Building and Testing Library Elements - General

The instructions below explain the general process for building IEC 61499 library elements. For instructions on specific library element types, click on the type desired in the frame shown above.
  • Start the FBEditor.
  • Create a new library element in the editor by:
    • Opening a file containing an existing library element, or
    • Clicking the New... => XXXX menu item, where XXXX is the desired library element type. If you do this with FB Type=>Basic , the window will appear as shown below.
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Worksheet/
Viewport
  • Edit the library element's sub-elements, using the list of items in the Navigation area as a guide to the sequence of steps to be followed.
  • When it makes sense, you can edit the graphical layout of various elements in the Worksheet/Viewport area, or edit and parse textual elements in the Text area.
  • When your editing is complete, save your work with the Save As... =>XML dialog.
    It is a good idea to save your work from time to time while editing, too!
    Steps 6 and 7 do not apply when editing system configurations.
  • Generate and compile a Java® source file with the Save As... =>Java dialog (if enabled).
  • Test the library element by clicking the Run button (if enabled).
Last updated: 2012-03-17.
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