Siemens SIMATIC S7-GRAPH - Working with S7-Graph; Starting S7-Graph

S7-GRAPH for S7-300/400 Programming Sequential Control Systems
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4 Working with S7-Graph
Aims
This chapter explains how to get started with S7-Graph. The chapter also
describes the user interface and shows you how to customize its appearance.
Prior Experience
In terms of handling, S7-Graph is a typical Windows (95/98/NT) program. It is
assumed that you have experience in working with Windows programs. This
includes, for example, working with a mouse (right mouse key - context-sensitive
menus) and keyboard, using toolbars and ALT key combinations to click menu
commands.
4.1 Starting S7-Graph
Requirements for Starting S7-Graph
• The STEP 7 standard package is installed on your PC/programming device.
• S7-Graph is installed on your PC/programming device.
• You have installed the authorization for S7-Graph.
Starting S7-Graph
There are two ways of starting S7-Graph:
• Starting under Windows 95/98/NT
Start S7-Graph by clicking the "Start" button on the taskbar in Windows 95/98 or
Windows NT.
The S7-Graph entry is under Simatic > STEP 7 > S7-Graph - Programming
Sequential Control Systems.
• Starting in the SIMATIC manager
In the SIMATIC manager, double-click an S7-Graph FB or an S7-Graph source
file.
S7-Graph is started and displays the selected block in the selected view.