Command 'Generate Runtime System Files'

Function: The command generates a C stub file and an M4 interface file from the current library project. These files are used as the basis for creating an external library file.

Call: Menu bar: “Build”

Requirement: A library project is open.

The command opens the “Generate Files for Runtime System” dialog.

“Output directory”	Directory where CODESYS creates the runtime system files. Click the button to open the default dialog for browsing the file system.
“Component names”	Name of the library project
“Which files do you want to create?”
“M4 interface file”	: Interface file <project name>Itf.m4 with definitions. Example of m4 file:
“C stub file”	: Stub file for reprogramming the library in C. Example of stub file:
“Options”
“Export referenced types included in libraries”	: The referenced types are included in the export.
“Use original type names ”	: The type names of the library project are used.