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Repeated Copying Section 8-2
8-2 Repeated Copying
8-2-1 Overview
Multiple copies of the same part can be made using the Repeated Copying
Function. Having a template part to copy speeds up work efficiency.
8-2-2 Repeatedly Copying Parts
Select the part that you want to copy and then select Repeat from the Edit
Menu. The Repeat Dialog Box will be displayed.
• Direction: Sets the copy direction using the Change Button.
• Number of Copies: Sets the number of copies created in the vertical and
horizontal directions.
• Distance: Sets the distance between the parts when copies are
made repeatedly.
• Change Attributes: Used to change the attributes from the copy source
when it is copied repeatedly. The Operation Mode
Output and Communications Address are displayed
according to the attributes of the original part.
• Step (DEC): This value is added to the addresses or screen num-
ber of adjacent parts in order.
8-2-3 Example of Repeated Copying
To create 15 lamp parts, 3 vertically and 5 horizontally.
1,2,3... 1. Open base screen 0 and drag Lamp 0 onto it.
2. Repeatedly copy the part. Click the lamp and select Repeat from the Edit
Menu.
Paste the lamp on the left side
of the screen. Make all the
settings that will be the same
for all copies.