The tab of the generic device editor lists the files that are downloaded to the PLC when the application is downloaded. For example, these are external files that were added to an application.
Implicit files, such as the source code archive file, are displayed here only if their time of download is configured for this and the “Show implicit files for application download on the editor of a PLC” option is activated in the CODESYS options (“Device Editor” category).
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“Refresh” |
Refreshes the view |
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“Download 'on-demand' files” |
For internal use only. |
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“File Name” |
Name of the file below the application, or direct name of the implicitly transferred
file (example: Double-click the file name to open the file. |
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“Host Path” |
Location or original location of the file (example: Double-click the path to open the directory in the file explorer. |
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“Timing” |
Time interval of the file update on the PLC (example: “After application download/online change”). |
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“Information” |
Object-dependent additional information (example: “Object: External File”). |
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“Provider” |
General origin type of the file (example: “External File Objects”, “Source code download provider”). |