dl-breadcrumbs__homedl-breadcrumb-item__separatorConfiguration and programmingdl-breadcrumb-item__separatorProgramming with CODESYSdl-breadcrumb-item__separatorCODESYS Development Systemdl-breadcrumb-item__separator...dl-breadcrumb-item__separatorReference, User Interfacedl-breadcrumb-item__separatorMenu Commandsdl-breadcrumb-item__separatorMenu 'FBD/LD/IL'dl-breadcrumb-item__separatorCommand 'Insert Contact in Parallel (Below)'
dl-pagination__prev-inactivedl-pagination__prev-activedl-pagination__next-inactivedl-pagination__next-active
Command 'Insert Contact in Parallel (Below)'dl-permalink__symbolPermalink

Symbol: _cds_icon_insert_contact_parallel_below; keyboard shortcut: [Ctrl]+[R]

Function: This command inserts a contact with lines in parallel with and below the selected element.

Call: Menu bar: “FBD/LD/IL”; context menu.

Requirements: The LD editor is active. A line or a contact or a box is selected.

You can program closed parallel branches in a LD network as short circuit evaluation (SCE) or OR constructs. SCE branches are displayed with double vertical lines, and OR branches with single lines. Refer to the help page for "Closed branches".