1. PLC Development Environment Using GX Developer
1.4 Creating PLC-related Data
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(1) Using a general text editor
(a) Creation
The message data is described using a general text editor. The description method and format
will be described later.
(b) Conversion
The conversion from text data to GX Developer data is carried out using the "GX Converter
(data conversion software package)".
(c) Transfer
With the GX Developer, the message data is handled as a PLC program interlinear comment,
and can also be edited.
The message data is transferred to the CNC controller using the GX Developer, in the same
manner as the ladder program.
(2) Entering messages directly from GX Developer
(a) Creation
The message data is described directly from GX Developer. The message data is handled as a
PLC program interlinear comment by GX Developer. The description method and format will be
described later.
(b) Transfer
The message data is transferred from GX Developer to the CNC in the same manner as the
ladder program.