Hakko Electronics V8 series - Opening an Existing File

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Introduction

Opening an Existing File

Open an existing file following the procedure below.

1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [V-SFTV5] → [V-SFTV5].

2. V-SFT Ver. 5 is started.

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Default Chapter8
- Switch8
- Table of Contents17
Introduction31
- Installation31
  - Before Installing V-SFT31
  - Installation32
    - Installation Procedure32
- Uninstallation36
  - Uninstalling from Start Menu36
  - Uninstalling from Control Panel38
- Starting40
- Quitting49
Editor Configuration51
- Names of Components51
- Menu Bar52
- Menu Item [View]61
- Types of [View]67
- Toolbar69
- Screen Composition81
Screen Editing93
- Editing Procedure93
- Setting up Editing Environment94
- Basic Operation104
- Setting Menu117
  - Menu Types117
  - Memory Setting121
    - Display Type for Memory Setting121
    - Memory Types124
- Color Types and Settings127
- Parts137
- Parts Placement and Setting157
- 3.8 Useful Functions for Screen Editing188
Drawing205
- Drawing Toolbar205
  - Display Method205
  - Icons206
- Attribute Setting Icon208
- Drawing Methods212
- Graphic Properties Setting262
  - How to Display the Item Dialog262
  - Example of Item Dialog263
Registration Items265
- Outline of Registration Items265
- Contents of Registration Items266
- Screen267
  - Calling a Screen267
  - Screen Editing267
- Message268
- Macro Block276
- Graphic Library277
Overlap Library290
- Overlap Library Structure290
- Calling an Overlap Library290
- Editing an Overlap Library291
  - Placing an Overlap Display Part291
  - Item Placement on Overlap Display292
- Other Settings293
  - Base Screen Display293
  - Macro Setting294
Screen Library295
- Outline of Screen Library295
  - Saving of Screen Memory295
  - Screen Parts Management through Screen Library296
- Screen Library Structure296
- Calling a Screen Library297
- Screen Library Editing297
  - Notes on Editing297
  - Offset Position Setting298
- Placing a Screen Library298
Data Block299
- Data Block Structure299
- Calling a Data Block299
- Data Block Editing300
  - Parts300
  - Drawing300
- Data Block Environment Setting301
  - Base Screen Dsp. ([Others] Tab Window)301
  - Background ([Others] Tab Window)302
5.10 Pattern303
- Pattern Structure303
- Calling a Pattern303
- Pattern Editing304
- Transforming Patterns311
- Image File Import and Storage314
  - Importing an Image File314
  - Storing in an Image File317
- Pattern Environment Setting317
  - Display Environment318
  - Background Color Setting318
- Placing a Pattern319
5.11 Data Sheet320
- Data Sheet Structure320
- Calling a Data Sheet320
- Data Sheet Editing321
- 5.12 Page Block325
- 5.13 Direct Block328
  - Calling a Direct Block328
  - Direct Block Editing329
- 5.14 Screen Block331
- 5.15 Tile333
- 5.16 Animation336
- 5.17 Comment340
- 5.18 Multi-Language347
Transfer with V8349
- Transfer Methods349
- Type of Transferred Data353
  - Transfer Data List353
    - System Program File354
- Preliminaries355
  - Preparation for MONITOUCH355
    - New MONITOUCH355
    - Existing MONITOUCH356
  - Preparation for Peripheral Equipment357
- Transfer Procedure (Using a Communication Cable)358
- Transfer Procedure (Using a Card)384
  - CF Card384
    - System Configuration384
    - Transfer Procedure from the CF Card to MONITOUCH388
  - Memory Card391
    - System Configuration391
    - Transfer Procedure from Memory Card to MONITOUCH394
- Transfer Procedure (Using a Modem)397
- After Transfer (Communication with PLC)404
  - Connection with PLC404
  - Preliminaries on MONITOUCH404
    - Switching to RUN (= Communicating) Mode404
    - Display Contents after Communication405
Print407
- Overview407
Useful Functions419
- Simulator419
- Emulator450
- Useful Tools for Creating a Manual456
  - Copying Screen Image to the Clipboard456
  - Converting to Rich Text Format459
    - Operating Procedure459
- Emulator461
  - Copying an Image Displayed on Emulator461
  - Pasting the Copied Image on Another Application Software462
Item List463
- Display Method463
- Item List Window464
  - Configuration464
  - Icon Menu465
- Operation Procedure466
List of Memory Address in Use471
- Operation Procedure471
Customizing the Toolbar475
- Overview475
- Icon475
- Separator Line479
- What Is "Separator Line479
  - How to Add479
  - How to Delete480
8.7 Other Functions in the [Tool] Menu481
- [Tool] Menu481
- Error Check482
  - Operating Procedure482
  - Reading the Error Check List483
- List of Memory Use485
  - Operating Procedure485
- Changing Memory487
  - Changing All Memory487
  - Changing Memory of Selected Items Only489
- Windows Font Change All/List/Registration490
- DXF File Convert491
  - Operating Procedure491
- Copy Image to Pattern493
  - Operating Procedure493
- Tag Table495
File Management496
- File Management Outline496
  - File Management Functions496
  - Files for File Management496
- File Comparison497
- Copying the File507
- Deleting the File508
Appendix 1 Font515
- Font Types515
- Language Entry Method523
- HK Gothic and HK Times532
  - Outline532
  - Points of English/Western Europe HK Gothic/Hk Times534
- Windows Font543
Appendix 2 3D Parts555
- 64K- or 32K-Color Type555
- 128-Color Type571
  - Switch / Lamp571
    - Available Parts571
    - Setting Procedure573
- Notes578
Appendix 3 Parts Editing581
- Parts581
  - Structure of a Part581
  - Editable Parts581
- Calling the [Modify Part] Window582
  - Calling582
  - Closing583
- Parts Editing584
  - Overlap584
    - Procedure584
    - Structure584
  - Switch / Lamp585
- After Completion of Parts Editing608
  - Access from [Parts List]608

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