Changing the data type of a declared variable

How to only change the →data type of a variable already declared within a →graphical editor:

  1. Make the list of declared variables visible. Alternative for an →input variable, →output variable or →in-/out variable: Open the interface editor for the object (from within the project explorer).  

  2. In this list, select the variable and click onto the data type of the variable.
    Alternative: Use the command Edit Type provided within the context menu or press Ctrl+T.  

  3. Enter the requested text. This might be a data type or even a →function block type.

  4. Accept the change by pressing the Enter-key or clicking the primary mouse button outside of the current field. Press the ESC-key, if you want to discard the change. 

Good to know

(grey lightbulb) Neuron Power Engineer provides the additional possibility to change the name, the data type and the initial value of the variable at one go. See "Changing name, data type and initial value of a declared variable" for this possibility.