7. System settings
7.13 Retention function
7.13.1 Retention in easySoft 8
You can configure the retention function both for markers and for function block con-
tents in easySoft 8.
Select the device you want from the catalog in the Project view
Click on the System settings tab.
Go to the
l
Retain retention during transfer
section and look for the checkbox for Marker contents and the checkbox for Func-
tion block contents
l
Retention
l
Retention bytes
To turn on, enable the checkbox by clicking on it.
To turn off, disable the checkbox by clicking on it.
To configure the corresponding retention as necessary, enable the Marker contents
and/or Function block contents checkbox.
Define the ranges that should remain retentive by selecting them and entering the
corresponding values.
These ranges should be used exclusively for values that are
required in order to be able to start the system back up after a
restart. Please keep potential unforeseen and/or undesirable
consequences in mind!
Retention bytes will show the amount of memory needed as you enter the values you
want.
Check whether there is enough memory.
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