Defining alternative names for a block
The interface editor provides a possibility to define an alternative name for the →block itself as well as for each variable or the return value respectively.
If you are already using →calls of the →block within →graphical editors, logi.cals recommends to close all editors before the interface is changed. When e.g. the FBD-editor is re-opened, the changed interface is automatically updated in some aspects.
How to define an alternative name for the block:
Switch to the tab Properties.
Enter the requested name under Alternative name and press the Enter-key.
Result: The preview is updated.
Mind the following: If neither the block name nor the alternative name should be displayed, enter a blank under Alternative name.
How to define an alternative name for an →input variable, an →output variable, an →in-out variables or the return value:
Switch to the tab In-/Outputs.
Perform the following steps for each element (= input variable, output variable, in-out variable or return value) for which you want to enter an alternative name:
Point to the column Alternative name for the element and double-click.
Enter the required name and press the Enter-key.
Result: The name of the element is updated in the preview.
Mind the following: If neither the name nor the alternative name should be displayed for all variables and the return value, configure the display accordingly – see "Configuring the display of the in-/outputs for the interface of a block".