In this tab of the generic device editor, you can transfer files between CODESYS (host) and the PLC. If the communication settings are correct and the PLC is online, then CODESYS establishes the connection automatically to the PLC for the duration of the file transfer.
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Access to the file system of the host with the functionalities of a standard file manager |
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“Location” |
Current directory for the file transfer on the host side |
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Opens a dialog to create a new directory in the set path |
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Deletes the selected files or directories |
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Updates the list of files and directories there for the set location |
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Copies the selected files and directories to the respective other file system from the host and runtime system If a file is not already available in the target directory, then it is created. If it is already available and not write-protected, then it is overwritten. Then a corresponding message is displayed.
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By default, the “Write File to Controller” and “Write File from Controller” commands are not included in any menu. You can add it to a menu by means of the “Tools Customize” dialog, in the “Online” command category.