Omron SYSMAC CX-Programmer 8.1, Operation Manual

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Window Components Section 1-3
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Project Workspace
SFC programming elements are hierarchically displayed and managed.
The Project Workspace is also known as the Project Tree.
Action Programs
(Ladder or ST)
Transition Folder
Transition Programs
(Ladder or ST)
Subchart Programs
SFC Program
Action Folder
Subchart Folder
Local Variable
SFC Programs
SFC programs are registered as child items of the Programs folder in the project
workspace. Task allocation is required to execute the SFC program.
Symbol Tables
Variables are automatically registered in the symbol table, corresponding to the SFC
elements created in the SFC chart. The variables registered here are used as local
variables in the SFC chart. Also, the user can register the variables that are required
while writing the SFC program.
Actions Folder and Action Programs
Action programs are registered in the Actions folder under the SFC program structure.
An action program describes the step actions in ladder or ST.
Action programs are associated to an action block within an SFC chart by selecting the
relevant action name.