Motion Architect
`User Guide
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`Compumotor Division
`Parker Hannifin Corporation
`p/n 88-013056-01
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`Motion Architect is used to control your system's electrical and mechanical components.
`Therefore, you should test your system for safety under all potential conditions. Failure to
`do so can result in damage to equipment and/or serious injury to personnel.
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`User Guide Part Number: 88-013056-01C
`Released: August 1994
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`Change Summary
`Motion Architect User Guide
`Revision C
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`The following is a summary of the primary technical changes to this user guide since the last version was released. This
`user guide, p/n 88-013056-01C (released in August 1994), supersedes 88-013056-01B.
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`Topic
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`Add-on Utilities
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`Description
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`Servo Tuner™: References to the Servo Tuner option for Motion Architect have removed to the new Servo Tuner User
`Guide (p/n 88-014249-01).
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`CompuCAM is a new add-on module to Motion Architect (it can also be launched separately from Motion Architect).
`CompuCAM allows you to translate DXF, HP-GL, and G-Code files into 6000 Series Language motion programs.
`After add-on utilities are installed, they can be launched from the Utilities menu.
`To order CompuCAM or Servo Tuner, contact your local Automation Technology Center.
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`Installation
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`The procedure (setup utility) for installing Motion Architect has been changed.
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`DLL
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`library)
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`New Products
`Supported
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`Refer to the 6000 Series Programmer's Guide for instructions on using Compumotor's DLLs.
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`• WIN6400.DLL provides communication and fast status services for all 6000 Series bus-based products (not just the
`AT6400). Function prototypes, type definitions, and error conditions can be found in WIN6400.H.
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`• Functions added: Is controller ready; Timeout; Delay; Get extend fast status; and Send file.
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`Motion Architect now supports these 6000 Series products, as shown in the product selection dialog box:
`AT6400-AUX1
`AT6250
`6270
`AT6400-AUX2
`AT6450
`APEX615n Series
`6200
`6250
`ZETA6104
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`Panel Module
`Enhancements
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`• Following motion (master cycle number, master cycle position, master velocity, and net position shift) and Following
`status (TFS status report) may be displayed.
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`• Status of the ANI inputs (servos with ANI option) may be displayed—see “Hi-Res Analog Inputs”.
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`• When you launch the Panel module, the controller is automatically “connected” (communication is established). When
`you close the Panel module, the controller is automatically disconnected. The changes you make under the Settings
`menu are automatically saved for subsequent Panel sessions.
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`• NOTE: The Panel module is considered a “test panel”, not an “opera(cid:29)tor panel”.
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`On-Line Reference
`Guides
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`• The on-line 6000 Series Software Reference Guide (see 6000 Software Reference) has been updated. Refer to the
`Help menu.
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`• The on-line 6000 Following User Guide (see 6000 Following Reference) has been added. Following instructions and
`Following-specific command descriptions are found in this utility. Refer to the Help menu.
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`Editor Module
`Enhancements
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`• A toolbar has been added to provide easy access to common functions:
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`Help
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`Commands
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`Print
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`Paste
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`Copy
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`Cut
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`Save
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`Open
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`New
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`• The View menu allows you to display or hide the toolbox and the status bar. You can also customize the fonts and colors
`in the editor window.
`“Navigate” and “Search” have been removed from the menu header. Refer to the list of keystroke shortcuts on page 12.
`•
`• Editor now supports 255 levels of “Undo”. “Redo” reverses the previous “Undo”.
`• Print Preview is now supported (see File menu).
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`• Same toolbar and View enhancements as noted above for the Editor.
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`• Now you can paste code from the clipboard into the active Terminal window, where the code is immediately executed by
`the controller.
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`• When you launch the Terminal module, the controller is automatically “connected” (communication is established).
`When you close the Terminal module, the controller is automatically disconnected. The changes you make under the
`Settings menu are automatically saved for subsequent Terminal sessions.
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`• Print Preview is now supported (see File menu).
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`Terminal Module
`Enhancements
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`T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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`Welcome
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`Introducing Motion Architect............................................................................................................. 1
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`Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................... 2
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`User Guide Contents........................................................................................................... 2
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`Who Should Use Motion Architect? ........................................................................................ 2
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`Windows™ Operating System Experience ...............................................................................
`2
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`Hardware and Software Requirements ....................................................................................
`2
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`Make a Backup Copy .......................................................................................................... 2
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`Install Motion Architect on Your Hard Disk...............................................................................
`2
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`Launching Motion Architect ................................................................................................. 3
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`Selecting a 6000 Series Product ........................................................................................... 3
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`Chapter 1: Motion Architect Basics
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`Shell Window................................................................................................................................. 5
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`On-line Help (Help).......................................................................................................................... 5
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`Help Window Buttons .......................................................................................................... 6
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`Command Dialog Box (6000 Commands) .................................................................................
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`Standard File Operations (File).......................................................................................................... 7
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`Arranging Multiple Windows in the Same Module (Window) ......................................................................
`7
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`Productivity Tips............................................................................................................................ 8
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`Chapter 2: System Configuration (Setup)
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`What is the Setup Module................................................................................................................. 9
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`Establishing System Set-up Parameters (Configure) .................................................................
`9
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`Generating Controller Code For System Set-up Parameters (Generate)......................................... 10
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`Chapter 3: Program Editor (Editor)
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`What is the Editor Module................................................................................................................. 11
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`Using the Editor Module................................................................................................................... 11
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`Editing Your Controller Code (Edit)......................................................................................... 11
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`Customizing the Display Window (View) ..................................................................................
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`Hot Keys .......................................................................................................................... 12
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`What to do after Editing ................................................................................................................... 13
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`Chapter 4: Terminal Emulator (Terminal)
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`What is the Terminal Module ............................................................................................................. 15
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`Using the Terminal Module................................................................................................................ 15
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`Editing Your Controller Code (Edit)......................................................................................... 15
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`Setting Up Communications with the 6000 Series Controller (Settings) .......................................... 16
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`Communicating with the 6000 Series Controller (Transfers).........................................................
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`Customizing the Display Window (View) ..................................................................................
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`Chapter 5: Test Panel (P anel)
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`What is the Panel Module................................................................................................................. 19
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`Creating Your Own Custom Test Panel................................................................................................ 20
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`Setting Up Displays ............................................................................................................ 20
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`Setting Up User-Defined Buttons........................................................................................... 21
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`Communicating with the 6000 Series Controller..................................................................................... 22
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`Setting Up Communications with the 6000 Series Controller (Settings) .......................................... 22
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`Communicating with the 6000 Series Controller (Transfers).........................................................
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`Appendix A–Creating Your Own Windows Application
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`Device Driver—Dynamic Link Library (WIN6400.DLL) ............................................................................
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`Visual Basic™ Support Files............................................................................................................. 23
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`Software Development Kit™ (SDK) Support Files ..................................................................................
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`W E L C O M E
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`Introducing Motion Architect®
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`Welcome to Motion Architect, a Microsoft® Windows™ based application
`development system to help you design, develop and debug programs for the
`entire 6000 Series motion controller family.
`The heart of Motion Architect is the Shell, which provides an integrated
`environment to launch the following modules:
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`• System Configurator and Code Generator (Setup): Automatically generate
`controller code of basic system set-up parameters (I/O definitions, encoder
`operations, drive setup, etc.), based on answers you give to dialog boxes.
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`• Program Editor (Editor): Create blocks or lines of 6000 Series controller code,
`or copy portions of code from a previous file. You can save Editor files for
`later use in a high-level program (e.g., BASIC, C, etc.), or in the Terminal or
`Panel modules.
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`• Terminal Emulator (Terminal): Communicating directly with the 6000 Series
`product, the terminal emulator allows you to type in and execute controller
`code and transfer code files to and from the controller. Owners of 6000
`Series bus-based controllers can transfer (download) the soft operating
`system.
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`• Test Panel and Program Tester (Panel): Create your own test panel to exercise
`your programs and check the activity of I/O, motion, system status
`indicators, timers and counters, and communications interface.
`Help Utilities + In addition to the functions of the above modules, Motion Architect gives you
`these on-line resources (see Help pull-down menu):
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`• Context-Sensitive Help: Access via the Help pull-down menu, the Help buttons
`in the dialog boxes, or by pressing the F1 key at any time. This resource
`provides comprehensive help information about the modules.
`• On-Line User Guide: 6000 Series Software Reference
`Optional Modules + The modules listed below are sold separately as add-on utilities to Motion
`Architect. After they are installed, you can access them from the Utilities
`menu. To purchase one of these options, contact your local Automation
`Technology Center or distributor.
`• Servo Tuner™ (Tuning and Data Gathering Tool): Tune the drive(s) and the
`controller and receive instant data feedback on customizable displays.
`• CompuCAM™: CAD-to-Motion (CAM) software allows you to translate DXF,
`HP-GL, and G-Code files into 6000 Series Language motion programs.
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`User Guide Contents
`• Chapter (cid:192) —Motion Architect Basics:
`- Motion Architect's on-line help and on-line reference guide utilities
`- Standard file operations (New, Open, Save, Save As, and Exit)
`- Managing multiple windows within one module
`- Productivity tips
`• Chapters ` -˜
`: These chapters describe how to use each of Motion Architect's
`four main modules (Setup, Editor, Terminal, and Panel). Information about the
`optional add-on modules, such as Servo Tuner and CompuCAM, (see Utilities
`menu) are provided in their respective user guides.
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`Who Should Use Motion Architect?
`This software is intended to be used by software engineers or others
`responsible for programming 6000 Series products for motion control
`applications.
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`Windows™ Operating System Experience
`To use Motion Architect most effectively, you should be familiar with the
`Windows operating environment. If you are new to the Microsoft Windows
`operating system, refer to your Microsoft Windows User's Guide to learn
`about the basic skills you need to work with Windows-based applications—
`such skills include:
`• Mouse and keyboard techniques
`• Standard file operations (opening, closing, saving, printing, etc.)
`• Managing windows
`• Using menus and dialog boxes
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`Hardware and Software Requirements
`Motion Architect requires the resources listed below (this does not include
`memory requirements for optional add-on modules).
`• Microsoft® Windows™ release 3.1 or later
`• At least 2 MB of RAM
`• At least 3 MB of hard disk space
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`Make a Backup Copy
`Motion Architect is shipped on two 3-1/2" high-density diskettes. Before you
`install Motion Architect on your hard disk, make backup copies of each
`diskette in your Motion Architect package (refer to your operating system
`manual for instructions). Label the diskettes identical to the originals. After
`you have made copies, store the originals in a safe place and use the copies
`as working copies.
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`5-1/4" diskettes
`may be requested
`from your local
`distributor.
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`Install Motion Architect on Your Hard Disk
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`Step 1
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`Step 2
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`Insert the Motion Architect diskette labeled Disk 1 with Setup into floppy disk
`drive A.
`From the Program Manager, click File and choose Run. You can also do this
`from the File Manager. When the dialog box appears, type a:setup. When the
`Welcome screen appears, click Continue. After a short period, the registration
`screen will appear.
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`Step 4
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`In the Custom Installation dialog box, you can specify the location where you
`want to install Motion Architect, and you can select only those parts of
`Motion Architect you wish to install.
`Unless otherwise specified with the Set Location option, Motion Architect will be
`installed in the MA6000 sub-directory.
`In the Installation Options area, select the parts of Motion Architect you wish
`to install:
`• Motion Architect Program installs the files necessary to run Motion Architect.
`• Motion Architect Help installs the on-line help system for Motion Architect.
`• SDK/VB Samples installs sample Microsoft C and Visual Basic source code that
`you can use to create your own Windows motion application.
`Also, in the Installation Options area, select one or more 6000 Series
`products that you will be working with.
`After you have made the appropriate selections, click Install. If you selected
`Motion Architect Help, you will be prompted to insert “Disk 2” of the two Motion
`Architect diskettes. If you selected a 6000 Series bus-based product to work
`with, you will be prompted to insert the “DOS Support Disk” (the support disk
`that ships with the product and contains the soft operating system).
`After the installation is complete, the Installation Complete dialog box
`appears. At this point, you have the options of reading the README file,
`running Motion Architect, or returning to Windows.
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`Launching Motion Architect
`After the setup utility has finished installing Motion Architect, the following
`program group (Motion Architect) will appear.
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`To launch Motion Architect, double-click on the Motion Architect icon. The
`Motion Architect welcome screen will appear. Click the Okay button to
`remove the screen. After a few moments, the Shell window will be displayed.
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`Selecting a 6000 Series Product
`Click Product on the Motion Architect shell menu bar and choose Selection.
`When the dialog box appears, select the 6000 Series product you are using
`and click Okay. As an example, the dialog box below shows that the 6270 is
`selected. The product you select here will be automatically selected the next
`time you launch Motion Architect.
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`OEM Products:
`Type in the name of your
`product in the “Other” field.
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`Shell Window
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`When you launch Motion Architect, the first window you see (after the start-
`up screen) is the Shell. Consider this window home base, if you will, for using
`Motion Architect. From the Shell window, you can do the following:
`• Click the Product menu to select, or change, the 6000 Series product for which
`you are using Motion Architect (see Step ¨ in the installation procedure).
`• Launch the four main modules of Motion Architect (Setup, Editor, Terminal, and
`Panel).
`• Launch optional add-on modules, such as Drive Tuner, Servo Tuner, or
`CompuCAM (Utilities).
`• Access the on-line help utilities (Help).
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`On-line Help (Help)
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`Menu varies by module
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`From the menu bar in the Shell or any module, you can access the on-line
`help system by clicking on Help, or by pressing the F1 key when a menu item
`is selected. The Help pull-down menu items are briefly described below.
`Tip + Click on the underlined green words, known as jump words, to get information on a
`specific topic.
`• Help for help. The same help resource for all modules, describes how to use
`the on-line help system's features.
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`• Keys help. Defines the short-cut (hot) keys you can use within a particular
`module to help you select certain commands or menu items faster.
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`• Help index. Provides information on how to use the particular module from
`which you accessed the on-line help system. The information is categorized by
`the items that appear in the module's menu bar.
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`• 6000 Commands. Displays the Command Dialog Box, from which you can look
`up commands, edit them, and insert them into an active program editor session
`or terminal emulator session. For more information, refer to Command Dialog
`Box below.
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`• 6000 Software Reference. Brings you directly to the Contents menu of the on-
`line version of the 6000 Series Software Reference Guide. This is a valuable
`resource for detailed command descriptions and programming guidelines.
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`• 6000 Following Reference. Brings you directly to the Contents menu of the on-
`line version of the 6000 Series Following User Guide.
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`• About. Displays revision and copyright information.
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`Help Window Buttons
`The buttons under the menu bar allow you to navigate through the on-line
`help system:
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`• Contents will display the table of contents for the help system. Clicking on an
`underlined green item will take you to a particular topic.
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`• Search will allow you to jump to topics based on a keyword search.
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`• Back will take you back to the previously selected topic.
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`• History shows a complete record of your movements through the on-line help
`session.
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`• Glossary, not shown on some menu bars, provides definitions of commonly
`used terms in the help system.
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`• << or >>, not shown on some menu bars, allows you to browse backward or
`forward through a sequence of topics.
`Command Dialog Box (6000 Commands)
`Clicking on the 6000 Commands menu item launches a dialog box similar to
`the one shown below (this dialog box can also be accessed in the Terminal
`and Editor modules by selecting the
` button on the toolbar).
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`Selecting a command category will fill the adjacent list box with commands
`from that category. Selecting a command from the command list box will fill
`the edit box at the bottom of the dialog where further editing can be done.
`Clicking on Paste will paste the command from the edit box to the Editor or
`Terminal session you have open at the time (command is pasted at the
`location of the cursor).
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`Clicking on the Help button displays a detailed description of the command,
`as provided in the 6000 Series Software Reference Guide (example
`below).
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`Standard File Operations (File)
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`Menu varies by module
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`These five standard file operations are found under the File pull-down menu
`in all four modules:
`• New creates a new file.
`• Open opens an existing file.
`• Save updates the file currently open with the latest edits.
`• Save As saves the file currently open as a separate file under a new name.
`• Exit exits (closes) the module and any open files within that module.
`The New and Save As file operations give you the flexibility of creating
`multiple controller code files and test panel files to solve complex or
`fluctuating applications. For instance, if you want to test several different
`system I/O configurations, you could create several system set-up controller
`code files with the Setup module. These files could later be edited in the
`Editor module and tested with several versions of test panels created with the
`Panel module.
`Printing + In the Editor and Terminal modules, printing operations (Print, Print Preview,
`and Print Setup) are included so you can print your controller code files. In
`the Terminal module, you can print only the contents (up to 1500 lines) of
`the terminal emulator window.
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`Arranging Multiple Windows in the Same Module (Window)
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`In the Editor and Panel modules, you can work with multiple files or windows
`open at one time (e.g., viewing multiple controller programs in the Editor
`module, or viewing several status displays in the Panel module). To help you
`arrange these windows for easy viewing, use one of the window viewing
`options under the Window menu bar item.
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`Tile Horizontally:
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`Tile Vertically:
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`Arrange (Arranging Icons of Minimized Windows):
`If you minimized (reduced to the icon level—see below) some of the
`windows/files within a module, you can arrange their icons neatly along the
`bottom of the window by clicking on Arrange. To view the minimized
`window/file, simply double-click the icon.
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`Close All (Closing All Windows):
`Chose Close All if you want to close all the windows/files within the module.
`If you made changes to the open files, you will be prompted with the option to
`save before closing.
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`Productivity Tips
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`• To help with the iterative process of creating and revising programs, open the
`Editor and Terminal modules and resize the two windows so that they are side by
`side on your screen. This allows you to easily switch between creating and
`editing programs in the Editor, and downloading programs and checking
`responses and error messages in the Terminal.
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`• Using the keystroke shortcuts (hot keys) to select menu commands is faster than
`if you use the mouse. To learn these hot keys, read the Keys Help descriptions
`under the Help menu in each module, or simply look through the pull-down
`menus for the keystroke listed next to the menu item.
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`• Use the on-line help, as well as the on-line 600 Software Reference (see 6000
`Software Reference under the Help menu):
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`•
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`If you need to test several different system configurations, controller programs, or
`test panels, you may want to save several versions of the files created in each
`module. For instance, if you want to test several different system I/O
`configurations, you could create several system set-up controller code files with
`the Setup module. These files could later be edited in the Editor module and
`tested with several versions of operator panels created with the Panel module.
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`• Avoid confusion when several windows are open at one time:
`- Avoid having more windows open than you really need.
`- Use the Tiling feature in the Editor module to arrange the windows for easy
`access to other files you are using.
`- Try resizing windows, especially on-line help and command reference
`windows, to be less than full screen.
`If you are working in a module and you lose track of a file's window (e.g., lost
`behind several others) or if you do not have a mouse, you can access the
`desired window by selecting its name from the list at the bottom of the
`Window pull-down menu.
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`System Configuration (Setup)
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`What is the Setup Module?
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`The Setup module takes much of the drudgery out of motion control
`programming. This module automatically generates configuration code in
`response to your answers to a series of dialogs concerning I/O definitions,
`encoder operations, homing operations, end-of-travel limits, drive setup,
`joystick setup, execution modes, etc.
`Establishing System Set-up Parameters (Configure)
`Under the Configure pull-down menu are the configuration parameters to
`consider for your application. When you select one of these parameters, a
`dialog box appears. Below is an example of the encoder configuration dialog
`box. Note that as you complete the configuration of the parameters, a check
`mark (3) appears next to the menu item. If you are not going to generate code
`now, you can save these configuration parameters as a separate configuration
`(.cfg) file; otherwise, it will automatically be saved along with the program (.prg)
`file for the resultant code when you click the Generate menu (see below).
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`Generating Controller Code For System Set-up Parameters (Generate)
`After you finish answering the dialog boxes under the Configure menu, click
`the Generate menu to view the resultant controller code. A message box will
`appear to let you know that code generation is complete—click OK. After you
`click OK, if you have not saved the configuration parameters established
`under the Configure menu, a SAVE AS dialog box appears and prompts you
`to save these parameters as a separate configuration (.cfg) file. As the .cfg file
`is saved, a program (.prg) file is automatically saved to store the newly
`generated code. You can later use this .prg file as a building block for a set-up
`program.
`You will find the code to be neatly formatted and fully documented (see
`example below).
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`Controller set-up
`code is automatically
`generated, based on
`your answers to the
`configuration dialog
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`What is the Editor Module?
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`The Editor module is a tool you can use to create and edit controller
`programs using the 6000 Series Programming Language. You can then save
`these programs as separate files for later use in high-level programs (e.g.,
`BASIC, C, etc.), or in the Terminal and Panel modules.
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`Using the Editor Module
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`This section describes the functions of the Edit and View menu bar items.
`The functions of File, Window, and Help are discussed in Chapter (cid:192)
`, Motion
`Architect Basics.
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`Printing Controller Code Program Files
`The Editor allows you to print your controller code program files. Refer to the printing
`operation commands under the File pull-down menu.
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`Editing Your Controller Code (Edit)
`Under the Edit pull-down menu are commands that help you edit the
`contents of your motion programs:
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`• Undo: Undo the last edit operation, including deleting text (up to 255
`consecutive undo operations are possible).
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`• Redo: Undo the last Undo operation (up to 255 operations).
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`• Cut: Cut (remove) highlighted text and send to the clipboard to later paste
`somewhere else in the same file or in another program file. This function is
`duplicated by the
` button on the toolbar.
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`• Copy: Copy highlighted text to the clipboard to later paste somewhere else in
`the same file or in another program file, or in an active Terminal session. This
`function is duplicated by the
` button on the toolbar.
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`• Paste: Paste text from the clipboard into any open program file. This function
`is duplicated by the
` button on the toolbar.
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`• Delete: Delete highlighted text.
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`• Find: Search for a specified text string in the active program file.
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`• Find Next: Repeat the last Find operation to find the same text string elsewhere
`in the same program file.
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`• Replace: Search the entire active program file (or just an area of highlighted
`text) for a certain text string and replace it with a different text string.
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`• Select All: Select all text in the active program file.
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`• Clear All: Delete (clear) all text in the active program file.
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`Customizing the Display Window (View)
`• Toolbar: Display or hide the toolbar.
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`Help
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`Commands
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`Print
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`Paste
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`Copy
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`Cut
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`Save
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`Open
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`New
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`• Status Bar: Display or hide the status bar at the bottom of the window.
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`• Font: Change the characteristics (type face, size, color, etc.) of the font
`displayed in the window.
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`• Color: Change the color of the display window.
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`NOTE: The font and color changes are valid only for the active session and
`cannot be saved.
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`Hot Keys (Keystroke Shortcuts)
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`Cursor Movement Keys P r e s s
`Up Arrow
`Down Arrow
`Right Arrow
`Left Arrow
`Ctrl + Right Arrow
`Ctrl + Left Arrow
`Home
`End
`Page Up
`Page Down
`Ctrl + Home
`Ctrl + End
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`To move the insertion point
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`Up one line
`Down one line
`Right one character
`Left one character
`Right one word
`Left one word
`To the beginning of the line
`To the end of the line
`Up one screen
`Down one screen
`To the beginning of the program file
`To the end of the program file
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`Editing Keys
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`P r e s s
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`Backspace
`Delete
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`Ctrl + C, or Ctrl + Insert
`Ctrl + X, or Ctrl + Delete
`Ctrl + V, or SHIFT + Insert
`Ctrl + Z, or Alt + Backspace
`SHIFT + Ctrl + Z
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`To
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`Delete one character to the left of the insertion point
`Delete one character to the right of the insertion point, or
`delete the highlighted text
`Copy the select text and place it onto the Clipboard
`Delete the select text and place it onto the Clipboard
`Paste from the Clipboard into the active window
`Undo the last editing action (up to 255 levels of undo)
`Un