Selecting multiple FBD-elements
How to select multiple FBD-elements in the →graphical FBD-editor:
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Press and hold the primary mouse button, then move the mouse pointer so that the appropriate FBD-elements are included within a selection frame.
Here it is also possible to include only connection points in the selection frame. This makes it possible to subsequently reconnect or even disconnect the connected lines.
Recommended: Keep the mouse pointer within the FBD-editor in order to avoid a problem that might occur regarding the selection frame (see FAQ-article "A selection frame within the FBD-editor is visible, nothing is selected. What to do?"). -
Release the primary mouse button.
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Select the first FBD-element by clicking onto it.
Here it is also possible to select connection points. -
Press and hold the Ctrl-key.
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Select the next FBD-element by clicking onto it.
Result: Both FBD-elements are selected. -
Repeat the last step until all requested FBD-elements are selected.
How to select all FBD-elements in the graphical FBD-editor:
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From the context menu of the FBD-editor, choose Select All. Alternative: Press Ctrl+A.
Here the connection points are not included within the selection.
How to deselect the FBD-elements:
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Click the primary mouse button over an empty area of the graphical FBD-editor.
See "Selecting variables/instances in the list" for details on the selection within the list of the declared variables.