Add a connection to a program parameter

Add a connection to a program parameter to pass data between elements.
Add parameter connections in offline projects.
TIP: You cannot add parameter connections in online projects.
Prerequisites
  • Create a program.
  • Add a parameter.
TIP:
  • Connect parameters with matching data types only.
  • Connect library program parameters only to other library program parameters.
  • An output parameter can have multiple parameter connections.
  • Connect two parameters within the same controller.
  • Connections can also be added in the
    Properties
     pane:
    System
     System Icon,
    Execution
     Execution Icon, or
    Library
     Library icon
    >
    View tags and parameters
     Tags Icon
    >
    Properties
    >
    Connections
    .
  1. To add a connection
  2. In the explorer bar, select
    System
     System Icon,
    Execution
     Execution Icon, or
    Library
     Library icon.
  3. Select the element to add connections to. Do one of the following:
    • In
      System
      , select a program within a Smart Object.
    • In
      Execution
      , select a program within a controller application.
    • In
      Library
      , select a program within a Smart Object.
  4. In the explorer title bar, select
    View tags and parameters
     Tags Icon or right-click the element and select
    Tags and parameters
    .
  5. In the
    Tag Editor
    , locate the desired parameter and
    Connections
     column.
  6. In
    Connections
    , do one of the following:
    • To add one connection if you know the exact spelling of the object, program, and parameter names:
      1. Do one of the following. To connect a:
        • FactoryTalk Smart Object
           in
          System
          , enter the name with the format Area.SmartObject.Program.Parameter.
        • program that is in a controller application and not associated with a
          FactoryTalk Smart Object
           in
          Execution
          , enter the name in the format ControllerApplicationName.Program.Parameter.
        • FactoryTalk Smart Object
           in
          Library
          , enter the name with the format SmartObject.Program.Parameter.
        Matching names appear.
      2. Select the desired name.
    • To add one connection if you do not know the exact spelling of the object, program, and parameter names:
      1. Select
        Data Item Browser
         Down Caret Icon.
        The
        Data Item Browser
         displays available parameter names.
      2. Select the desired name.
      3. Select
        Close
    • To add more than one connection:
      1. Select
        Browse
         Browse icon.
      2. In
        Connection Configuration
        , navigate to the first empty row.
      3. Do one of the following:
        • If you know the exact spelling of the object, program, and parameter names, to connect a:
          • FactoryTalk Smart Object
             in
            System
            , enter the name with the format Area.SmartObject.Program.Parameter.
          • program that is in a controller application and not associated with a
            FactoryTalk Smart Object
             in
            Execution
            , enter the name in the format ControllerApplicationName.Program.Parameter.
          • FactoryTalk Smart Object
             in
            Library
            , enter the name with the format SmartObject.Program.Parameter.
          Matching names appear.
        • If you do not know the exact spelling of the object, program, and parameter names:
          • Select
            Data Item Browser
             Down Caret Icon.
            The
            Data Item Browser
             displays available parameter names.
      4. Select the desired name.
      5. (optional) Repeat to add another connection.
      6. Select
        Close
        .
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