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Can I change what address an object is referencing at runtime?

Yes. You can dynamically change the address referenced by an object using the index feature.  This allows you to create and indirect pointer or offset into PLC or HMI memory. In the object properties window click on the address settings button then check the Index register checkbox and select the index to use: When you…

How to turn on Monitor Mode in cMT-Viewer

To turn on Monitor Mode in cMT-Viewer: 1.    Click on the “gear” icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings window. 2.       Click on the “More settings” lock icon and enter the password (default: 111111). 3.      Click on the General tab and turn on “Monitor mode.”   4.      Close the settings…

Optimizing The Update Rate With PLC Block Pack

This feature allows the HMI programmer to enhance the update rate of data received from the PLC. When the addresses of PLC registers displayed on a screen are blocked close together, the HMI can optimize the update rate by getting the data from several PLC Registers (a block) at one time. The value in the…

How to enable VNC in a cMT-FHDX

Since the Settings window for the cMT-FHDX does not have an option to enable the VNC server, you can do it with a System Bit in the HMI. LB-12092 is used to enable/disable the VNC server. LB-12093 is used to select single-connection or multi-connection (OFF=single; ON=multi). You could place a Toggle Switch on a window…

How to initialize data on my PLC from the HMI at power on?

There are several ways to accomplish this. To set a few registers or bits you can place Set Bit or Set Word objects on the common window (window #4). These objects have an option for Set On when window opens: Because the common window is always visible objects placed on this screen will be triggered…

Fonts are too large

If you open a project in EBPro that was created on another computer and the fonts appear too large, there is a setting in the display properties of the computer that may need to be adjusted. * For Windows XP: Right-click on the desktop and select “Properties.” Go to the “Settings” tab and select “Advanced.”…

How to hide the orange Start button in cMT-Viewer

In cMT-Viewer, click on the orange Start button to minimize the project, then click on the “gear” icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. This opens the Settings window. Click on “More settings” in the bottom-left corner and enter the password (default:111111). On the General tab, scroll down to the “Show Start button” option.…

Font Issues with EBPro and Windows 10

Usually the problem manifests itself as a certain font not being found in EBPro, even though it is installed in the Windows Fonts folder. The solution is as follows:   The font needs to be deleted and reinstalled, but this time they need to install for all users (see below).   Then restart EBPro and…

Fonts Issues with EBPro and Windows 10

Usually the problem manifests itself as a certain font not being found in EBPro, even though it is installed in the Windows Fonts folder. The solution is to:   The font needs to be deleted and reinstalled, but this time they need to install for all users (see below).   Then restart EBPro and it…