Add a linked library

A linked library is a library object containing elements that are shared with other libraries. Linked libraries specify the relationships between library objects. The links are applied as decoration to Logix code in place of parameters.
To add a linked library
  1. In the decorator panel, either:
    • Click Add New icon on the
      Linked Libraries
       tab toolbar.
    • In the
      Linked Libraries
       tab, right-click in the top grid and then click
      Add New Link
      .
      The Add New / Edit Linked Library window opens. By default libraries resident in the ACD file are displayed in the list.
  2. In
    Select the library you want to link to
    , click a library object. The object parameters are displayed in the right panel.
    TIP:
    If no libraries are displayed in the list, then it means that the ACD file only contains the one library.
    To link to libraries contained in the ACM database, click
    Connect to Database
    .
  3. In
    Link Name
    , type a name and then press
    Enter
    .
  4. Populate other fields as needed.
  5. Click
    OK
    .
    The link appears in the list on the
    Linked Libraries
     tab.
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