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2.1 Features of GX Works2
This section explains the features of GX Works2.
(1) Project types in GX Works2
In GX Works2, the project type can be selected from either of Simple project or
Structured project.
(a) Simple project
The Simple project creates sequence programs using instructions for
Mitsubishi programmable controller CPU.
Programs in a Simple project can be created in a similar way to existing GX
Developer.
(b) Structured project
In a Structured project, programs can be created by structured
programming.
By segmenting a whole control process program into common program
parts, highly manageable and usable programming (structured
programming) is possible.
Program MAINProgram block A
Program block B
Program block C
Program block D
Program block E
Function block 1
Function block 2
Function 1
Function 2
Program SUB1
Program filePOU
Sequence programs are created
by combining POU (Program
Organization Unit) s.