Ladder Diagram (LD) elements Chapter 3
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Add an element to an LD program
From the LD Toolbox, drag the element into the LD language editor, and place it
on a rung.
Tip: A plus sign (+) appears on top of a Toolbox element when you hover over a valid target. Release the
mouse button to add the element.
Tip: You can use keyboard shortcut keys to add elements to your LD program. See LD Keyboard shortcuts on
page 54.
Replace a variable assigned to an element
You can replace an assigned variable directly from the language editor, or from the
Variable Selector.
To modify a variable from the language editor
1. In the language editor, click the variable name to display a drop-down list of
global and local variables.
2. Do one of the following:
• Type a new variable name in the text box.
-Or-
• Select a different variable name from the drop-down list.
To modify a variable from the Variable Selector
1. In the language editor, double-click the variable to open the Variable
Selector.
2. Click the variable name, then select a different variable from the drop-down
list of global and local variables.
3. Click an existing variable, then type constant values in the text box
provided.
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