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 'File'dl-breadcrumb-item__separatorCommand ‘New Project’
dl-pagination__prev-inactivedl-pagination__prev-activedl-pagination__next-inactivedl-pagination__next-active
Command ‘New Project’dl-permalink__symbolPermalink

Symbol: _cds_icon_new_project, Shortcut: [Ctrl] + [N]

Function: This command opens the “New Project” dialog box for the creation of a new project file.

Call: “File” menu

'New Project' dialog box

Function: Selection of a project category and a project template.

Call: “File  New Project”

Depending on the template, you obtain a project that is automatically equipped with a certain range of objects.

Table 493: “Categories”

“Libraries”

“Projects”

Table 494: “Templates”

“Projects” category::

“Empty project”

Contains only the “Project Settings” object

“Standard project”

Contains a basic range of objects and libraries. A wizard assists with the creation – see below.

“Standard project with Application Composer”

Contains a basic range of objects and libraries for working with the Application Composer. A wizard assists with the creation.

“Libraries” category:

“CODESYS container library ”

Library that contains only further libraries, but no function blocks of its own.

“CODESYS interface library ”

Library only for the definition of the interface of a software component. Thus contains only objects that do not generate any code (constants, structures, interfaces, etc.).

“Empty library”

Contains only the “Project Settings” object

“ External CODESYS library ”

Target-system-specific library which is implemented as part of the runtime system (in ANSI C or C++).

“Name”

Name of the project to be created. Depending on the template, a standard name appears. The numerical suffix ensures the uniqueness of the name in the file system.

You can change the file name, taking into consideration the file path conventions of the operating system. Periods are not permitted in names.

CODESYS automatically adds the appropriate file extension to the selected template.

“Location”

Location for the new project file.

_cds_icon_button_threedots opens a dialog box for browsing the file system.

_cds_icon_arrow_down displays the history of previously entered paths

“OK”

CODESYS opens a new project. An error symbol _cds_icon_exclamation_mark_red_circle next to the input field draws attention to missing specifications. If you place the mouse pointer on it, a tooltip appears, informing you what to do.

“Standard Project” dialog box

Function: Wizard for the creation of a standard project.

Call: Command “File  New Project”; in the “New Project” dialog box, select the “Projects” category and the “Standard project” template and click on “OK”.

“Device”

Selection list with PLC devices. The selected device is inserted as an object in the Devices view below the root node

“PLC_PRG in”

Selection list with the programming languages. The automatically inserted program PLC_PRG is created in the selected language.