5.2.9 Connecting signals
5.2.9.1 Connecting by dragging
1. Point to the graphical symbol of the signal or channel so that the hand cursor
appears.
2. Drag the source signal or channel to the target.
5.2.9.2 Connecting using variables
With the variables, connections can be represented within a page and across pages or
worksheets.
1. Right-click the function block signal or channel, and then click Connect.
2. Connect to a variable.
• Click New to add a new variable.
• Click Existing Variable, and in the Variable list, select the variable and
click Select.
The Variable list can also be opened using the shortcut keys CTRL
+SHIFT+V.
A connection to an existing or a new variable can also be created by
selecting the signals and pressing the shorcut keys CTRL+SHIFT+E
or CTRL+SHIFT+N.
5.2.10 Deleting objects and unconnected variables
The Delete Option dialog box allows deleting main applications, pages, Application
Configuration symbols and unconnected variables from the configuration.
1. On the menu bar, click Edit and select Delete Option.
The Delete Option dialog box opens.
2. Select the check box next to the item to be deleted.
• To delete the unconnected variables from the configuration, select the
Delete all unconnected variables from the configuration check box.
3. Click Delete.
4. To confirm the deletion, click Yes.
The selected items are deleted from the configuration.
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