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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING GX Works2
GX Works2 is a programming tool for designing, debugging, and maintaining
programs on Windows
®
.
GX Works2 has improved functionality and operability, with easier-to-use features
compared to existing GX Developer.
Main functions of GX Works2
GX Works2 can manage programs and parameters in units of projects for each
programmable controller CPU.
Programming
Programs can be created in a Simple project in a similar way with existing
GX Developer.
Structured programming in a Structured project is also available with GX
Works2.
Setting parameters
The parameters for programmable controller CPUs and network
parameters can be set with GX Works2.
Intelligent function module parameter can be set as well.
Writing/reading data to/from a programmable controller CPU
Created sequence programs can be written to/read from a programmable
controller CPU using the Read from PLC/Write to PLC function. Also, with
the Online program change function, the sequence programs can be
changed even when the programmable controller CPU is in RUN.
Writing data
Reading data