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Procedures Section 3-2

5. The following variable table followed by the algorithm (e.g, ladder program-

ming language) will be printed.

Note For details on print settings, refer to the section on printing in the CX-Pro-

grammer Operation Manual (W446).

3-2-14 Password Protection of Function Block Definitions

Overview

Function block definitions in a project can be protected by setting a password

to restrict access. The following two levels of password protection that can be

set, depending on the application.

Password Protection on

both Writing and Reading

This password protection level restricts both writing (changing) and displaying

the contents of the function block definition.

To set read/write protection, select Prohibit writing and display as the Protec-

tion type in the function block’s properties. This level of protection prevents

unintended program changes/modifications and also protects against misap-

propriation of program materials.

Password Protection on

Writing Only

This password protection level restricts writing (changing) the contents of the

function block definition.

To set write protection, select Prohibit writing as the Protection type in the

function block’s properties. This level of protection prevents unintentional pro-

gram changes/modifications.

Setting Password Protection

This operation can be performed offline only.

Password protection can be applied to individual function block definitions or

multiple function block definitions together.

Protecting an Individual

Function Block Definition

Use the following procedure to set the password protection for an individual

function block definition.

1,2,3... 1. In the project workspace, select the function block definition, right-click,

and select Properties from the pop-up menu. (Alternately, select Proper-

ties from the View Menu.)

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