1. How to create a project
1. How to create a project
You can use one of the following methods to create a new project:
Click the "New" button in the "Operations" section of the "File" menu ribbon.
In the Quick Access toolbar, click the "New" button.
Press the Ctrl+N shortcut key combination.
Software prompts you to save the current project before creating and opening new items.
Note that the "Program Type" option in the "New Project" dialog box must be selected as "Function Block Diagram Program" to open the Function Block Diagram editor for editing after generating the project.
图1 New Project Dialogue Box
1.1. Open an existing project
You can use one of the following methods to open an existing project:
Click the "Open" button in the "Operations" area of the "File" menu ribbon, and then navigate to the existing project you want to open.
Click the dropdown arrow of the "Previous" button in the "Operations" area of the "File" menu ribbon, and then select the most recently opened item.
Navigate to the corresponding directory in the Windows Explorer and double-click on the existing project. The software project is a file with a. ssr file extension.
Press the Ctrl+O shortcut key combination.
1.2. Preparation steps
Once you create or open a project, you can start writing the program. Before starting, you may need to perform one or more of the following tasks:
1.2.1. Set PLC parameters
throughproject setting，Some parameters may have an impact on subsequent programming.
1.2.2. set appearance
Throughupper software setting，You can adjust the appropriate color, font, and shortcut keys.
1.2.3. Set communication parameters（PC）
Throughcommunication set，Set the communication parameters for connecting the PC to the PLC