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Configuring environment
6.2 Creating configuration data
Expanding the user interface
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files are not subject to any particular restrictions. It should be noted, however, that large
files are processed more slowly.
6.2.2 Structure of the COMMON.COM file
Overview
The COMMON.COM file is supplied together with the cycles. It contains various sections for
specific hardware settings. For HMI Embedded sl, section [MMC_DOS] is relevant for the
"Expand user interface" system.
Configuring COMMON.COM
Syntax Parameter =
Value ; Any number of blanks can be placed between
Parameter, the '=' sign and
Value.
Description [MMC_DOS] ; Start of the DOS section
; Text contained within a line after a semicolon ; is
treated as a comment and is not evaluated
Parameter All parameters are optional.
SCxxx=
File
Softkey connection: Connection between softkey and
configuration file
"xxx" represents an internal softkey identity of the start
softkey. The softkey identity must be entered directly
after SC. Softkeys will not be displayed unless a softkey
connection is defined for them.
HCyyy =
File
Hotkey connection: Connection between hotkey and
configuration file.
"yyy" represents an internal hotkey identity of the start
hotkey. The hotkey identity must be entered directly after
HC. Only hotkeys for which a hotkey connection has
been defined have an effect.
File The configuration file, which contains the softkey and
dialog definitions. File names may not exceed a length of
8 characters. The file extension is added with a dot.
Example SC101= my_file.com ; (my_file.com on HMI,
NC)
Note
Changes to COMMON.COM only take effect following a restart.