Dictionary

To access a Dictionary grid instance
  1. From the Application View, expand the project and controller nodes.
  2. For the variables of a controller, expand the required controller node, then expand the Variables node, and then double-click
    Controller Variables
    .
    The Dictionary instance displays containing the variables belonging to the controller.
  3. For the variables of a program, expand the required program node, and then double-click
    Local Variables
    .
    The Dictionary instance displays containing the variables belonging to the program.
  4. For the data types of a project, double-click the
    Global Data Types
     element.
    The data types Dictionary instance displays with the Arrays, Structures, and Defined Words tabs.
  5. For the data types of a library, expand the
    Libraries
    node, then expand the required library, and then double-click
    Data Types
    .
Use the Dictionary, for example tag editor, environment to manage variables, arrays, structures, defined words, and edit the contents of the grid. The Dictionary consists of multiple grids with different purposes.
  • Arrays Grid
    , enables managing the arrays for a project
  • Structures Grid
    , enables managing the structures for a project
  • Defined Words Grid
    , enables managing the defined words for a project
  • Variables Grid
    , enables managing the variables for controllers and programs. Each controller and program has its instance of the grid. For controllers, the grid displays global variables. For programs, the grid displays local variables.
The grids each display the properties for the type of element. Open multiple grid instances simultaneously. When working in a grid, navigate the cells using the mouse controls. For complex data types, expand fields using Ctrl+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+) and collapse fields using Ctrl+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-).
Access Dictionary grids from the Application View.
Customize the Dictionary environment by arranging the columns to display and setting the display colors.
TIP: To retain customized display settings, save the Dictionary instance before closing.
To arrange the columns to display
  1. To move a column, drag the column header to another location. When dragging a column header, arrows indicate the current position of the header.
  2. To hide a column, right-click a column header, then click
    Hide Column
    .
  3. To show a column, right-click on any column header, click
    Show Column
    , and then select the desired column name.
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