July 2013 8.3 PLC soft keys 1373
Miscellaneous
keywords in the
soft-key project file
Keywords in the
soft-key menus
Entry in *.SPJ Meaning
; Comment
SKPATH Path of the soft-key graphic files
SOFT KEY Soft-key definition. The name of the soft-key graphic
file and the name of the soft key must be specified.
The maximum permissible length of the soft-key
name is 23 characters.
First entry = soft-key number 0,
Second entry = soft-key number 1, etc.
With ACTION soft keys, the soft-key number is
confirmed via W304 (unless changed by Module
9205) to the PLC.
You can use the BMX and BMP formats. Properties:
Color depth: 16 or 24 bits
Soft key for BF 2xx: 120 x 74
You will find information on creating *.BMX files in
the online help for PLCdesignNT.
Entry in *.SPJ Meaning
; Comment
#include An additional soft-key project file can be included. The
name and path of this file must be entered.
Keywords for menu structuring:
SKMENU Beginning of the definition of a soft-key menu. The
name of the menu must be specified. The soft keys
are automatically assigned to the correct menu rows.
Also note the additional parameters for this keyword
on page 1376.
ENDSKMENU End of the definition of a soft-key menu
NODE Soft key jumps to a submenu. Is confirmed via W302/
W304 to the PLC. The soft-key name and the name of
the submenu must be indicated. Also note the
additional parameters for this keyword on page 1376.
BLANK Empty soft key. You can also specify a soft-key name.
BACK Soft key jumps to a submenu. Is confirmed via W302/
W304 to the PLC. The soft-key name and the name of
the submenu must be indicated. Also note the
additional parameters for this keyword on page 1376.