Editing Blocks

Two editors are available to program a block: the SFC Editor and the Block Editor. The use of the editor depends of the block type: SFC or Dataflow.

The only editor of a Dataflow block is the Block Editor allowing the user to create and connect the elements of blocks.

The main editor of a SFC block is the SFC Editor allowing the user to sequence the execution of function and blocks. However, the Block Editor can also be used, allowing the user to connect the ports of the block's instances.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: The Live Simulation environment should be opened and the active resource contains a Simulation Logic.

Edit a Dataflow block

You can edit a Dataflow block by opening the Block Editor.

  • To edit a dataflow block, do one of the following:
    • Double-click the block in the Simulation Logic tree.
    • Right-click the block in the Simulation Logic tree and select Block Editor.

    The Block editor window appears. The System and Device Designer toolbars are replaced by the Block Editor toolbars.

Edit a SFC Block

You can edit a SFC block by opening the SFC Editor.

  • To open the SFC Editor, do one of the following:
    • Double-click the block in the Simulation Logic tree.
    • Double-click the node Behavior in the Simulation Logic tree.
    • Right-click the block in the Simulation Logic tree and select Behavior Editor.

    The SFC editor window appears. The System and Device Designer toolbars are replaced by the SFC Editor toolbars.