MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

GX Works2

Programming and
Documentation System

Beginner's Manual

10 08 2011 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Version A MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
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Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 This manual…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 If you are not yet familiar with Windows®… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.3 If you get stuck…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.4 Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.4.1 Displaying operating manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

2 Getting to Know GX Works2

2.1 Main functions of GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.1 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.2 Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.3 Writing/reading data to/from a programmable controller CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.4 Monitoring/debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.1.5 Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.2.1 Project types in GX Works2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.2 Programming using labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.2.3 Enhanced use of program assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.2.4 Sharing Program Organization Unit (POU) registered as libraries . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.2.5 Wide variety of programming languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.6 Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

3 Utilizing projects from GX Developer or GX IEC Developer

3.1 Utilizing Projects and Data in Other Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.1 Utilizing projects and data created with GX Developer or GX IEC Developer in
GX Works23-1
3.1.2 Utilizing files created using the Export function of GX IEC Developer . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.3 Utilizing projects and data created with GX Works2 in GX Developer . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.4 Storage of utilized data in GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.5 Security level of GX IEC Developer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.6 Compatible applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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3.2 Opening projects in other formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3 Reading ASC format data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

3.4 Saving projects in other formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

4 Installation

4.1 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.1 Recommended Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2 Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.3 Precautions on the installation of GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3.1 Installing a MELSOFT product for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.2 Procedure for continuing installation when it is not completed correctly . . 4-2
4.3.3 Precautions when installing on Windows Vista®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.4 Installing GX Works2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4.1 Installing GX Works2 on your hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4.2 Starting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4.3 Quitting GX Works2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

5 The User Interface

5.1 The Elements of the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1.1 The Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.2 The Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.3 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.4 The Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.2 Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.3 Program Organisation Units (POUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

5.4 Programs, Function Blocks and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

6 Getting Started

6.1 Simple Project and Structured Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1.1 Simple Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.2 Structured Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 Program Creation Procedure in a Simple Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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6.3 Program Creation Procedure in a Structured Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

7 Sample Program: Simple Project

7.1 Creating a Program of LADDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1.1 Operations of program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1.2 Created program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1.3 Starting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.4 Creating a new project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.5 Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.1.6 Setting labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.1.7 Creating a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.1.8 Converting ladder blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
7.1.9 Compiling a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.1.10 Saving a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

7.2 Creating a Program of SFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

7.2.1 Operations of program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
7.2.2 Created program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7.2.3 Starting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7.2.4 Creating a new project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7.2.5 Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7.2.6 Setting labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7.2.7 Creating a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7.2.8 Compiling a program (for QCPU/LCPU) or converting a SFC diagram (for FX-
CPU)7-29
7.2.9 Saving a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

8 Sample Program: Structured Project

8.1 Creating a Program of STRUCTURED LADDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1.1 Operations of program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1.2 Created program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1.3 Starting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.1.4 Creating a new project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.1.5 Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.1.6 Setting labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.1.7 Creating a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.1.8 Compiling a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
8.1.9 Saving a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

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8.2 Creating a Program of ST LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

8.2.1 Operations of program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8.2.2 Created program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8.2.3 Starting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8.2.4 Creating a new project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8.2.5 Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8.2.6 Setting labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
8.2.7 Creating a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
8.2.8 Compiling a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8.2.9 Saving a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

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Introduction This manual…

1 Introduction
1.1 This manual…
...is a compact guide to using GX Works2, suitable both for beginners and experienced users upgrad-
ing from other systems. The "Getting Started" chapter provides a step-by-step description of how to
use GX Works2, followed by some precisely descriped sample projects. These executable applications
are used to demonstrate the operation of a program with the help of the exercises provided in this
manual.

1.2 If you are not yet familiar with Windows®…

… please at least read the Windows® Fundamentals section in the Windows® User's Guide, or work
through the Windows® Tutorial accessible through the Help menu of the Windows® Program Man-
ager. This will teach you what you need to know about using the basic elements of Microsoft Win-
dows® , and the operating procedures that are identical in all Windows® application programs.

NOTE Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Excel are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

1.3 If you get stuck…

… do not despair, help is never far away! If you run up against seemingly insoluble problems, or if you
have questions about GX Works2 or the connected programmable controller (PLC) configuration,
please first refer to the manuals and documentation. Many answers and solutions can also be found
directly in the GX Works2 online help system, which can always be accessed by pressing the ‘ key.
Make use of the Search command in the Help menu as well, as this will often locate the information
you need.
If you cannot find answers to your questions in any of these places, contact your local MITSUBISHI
ELECTRIC representative or call our European headquarters in Ratingen directly. The addresses and
phone numbers are provided on the back covers of all our manuals.

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1.4 Manuals
Related manuals are separately issued according to the purpose of their functions in GX Works2.
The manuals related to this product are shown below.
Refer to the following table when ordering required manuals.
Manual number
Manual name
(Model code)

GX Works2 Operating Manual (Simple Project) SH-080780ENG

Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs in Simple project
(13JU64)
of GX Works2.

GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

SH-080781ENG
Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs in Structured project
(13JU65)
of GX Works2.

GX Works2 Operating Manual (Intelligent Function Module)

SH-080921ENG
Explains operation methods of intelligent function module such as parameter setting,
monitoring programs, and predefined protocol support function in GX Works2. (13JU69)

Tab. 1-1: Manuals related to Operation of GX Works2

1.4.1 Displaying operating manuals

To display the operating manuals select Help Operating Manual [manual name].

1-2
Getting to Know GX Works2 Main functions of GX Works2

2 Getting to Know GX Works2

GX Works2 is a programming tool for designing, debugging, and maintaining programs on Win-
dows®.
GX Works2 has improved functionality and operability, with easier-to-use features compared to ex-
isting GX Developer.

2.1 Main functions of GX Works2

GX Works2 can manage programs and parameters in units of projects for each programmable con-
troller CPU.
The following explains the main functions.

2.1.1 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.

Fig. 2-1: Sample program

GX Works2 increases your productivity:

The modular architecture of GX Works2 brings big advantages for complex programming projects.
Frequently-needed program blocks and functions only need to be created once. Thanks to the build-
ing block system you can then insert them again and again wherever and whenever required. This sig-
nificantly reduces your programming overheads, enabling you to make major changes to your pro-
grams with just a few simple operations.

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2.1.2 Setting parameters

Programmable controller CPU parameter and Network parameter can be set with GX Works2.
Intelligent function module parameter can be set as well.
(For FXCPU, Network parameter setting is not available.).

Fig. 2-2: Setting parameters

2.1.3 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, using the Online program change function, the sequence
programs can be changed even when the programmable controller CPU is in RUN.

Writing data

Reading data

Fig. 2-3: Writing/reading data

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2.1.4 Monitoring/debugging

Created sequence programs can be written to the programmable controller CPU and device value at
operation can be monitored online/offline.

Programs can be monitored and debugged.

Fig. 2-4: Monitoring/debugging

2.1.5 Diagnostics

The current error status and error history of the programmable controller CPU can be diagnosed. Us-
ing the diagnostics function, the recovery work is completed in a short time.
Using the System monitor function (for QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU), detailed information on such as in-
telligent function modules can be obtained. This helps to shorten the recovery work time at error oc-
currence.

Diagnosing the programmable controller

CPU status (PLC diagnostics screen)

Diagnosing the
programmable controller
CPU status

Fig. 2-5: Diagnostics

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2.2 Features
This section explains the features of GX Works2.

2.2.1 Project types in GX Works2

In GX Works2, the project type can be selected from either of Simple project or Structured project.

Simple project
The Simple project creates sequence programs using instructions for Mitsubishi programmable con-
troller CPU.
Programs in a Simple project can be created in a similar way with existing GX Developer.
Programming without labels and label programming are supported as in GX Developer and
GX IEC Developer.

Program file

Program MAIN

Program SUB1

Program SUB2

Programs are created using programmable controller

CPU instructions.
Created programs can be operated as sequence Programming in a similar way with existing
programs. GX Developer is possible.

Fig. 2-6: Simple project

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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.
Only label programming is supported.

POU Program file

Function block 1 Program block A Program MAIN

Program block B
Function block 2
Program block C Program SUB1
Function 1 Program block D

Function 2 Program block E

Sequence programs are created

by combining POU (Program
Organization Unit) s.

Fig. 2-7: Structured project

2.2.2 Programming using labels

Using the label programming, programs can be created without regard for the device numbers.
By compiling a program created with the label programming, devices are automatically assigned and
the program becomes available as an actual program.
Created global labels can be utilized for other programs.

Created labels can be

utilized for other programs.

Fig. 2-8: Programming using labels

In addition, global labels can be registered as system labels and be shared within iQ Works compliant
products (GX Works2, MT Developer2, and GT Designer3).
For details of system labels, refer to the following manual:
● iQ Works Beginner's Manual

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2.2.3 Enhanced use of program assets

Projects created with existing GX Developer or GX IEC Developer can be utilized in GX Works2.
GX Developer projects are opened as Simple projects and GX IEC Developer projects, as Structured
projects. Utilizing the past assets improves the efficiency of program design.
For further details please see Cap. 3.

<GX Developer> <GX Works2>

Project created
with GX Developer

Can be used in
GX Works2.

Fig. 2-9: Utilizing existing projects

2.2.4 Sharing Program Organization Unit (POU) registered as libraries

In a Structured project, programs, global labels, and structures frequently used can be registered as
libraries. Utilizing these libraries reduces time required for creating programs.

Project A

Project B

Project C

Project D
Library file

Fig. 2-10: Sharing POUs

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2.2.5 Wide variety of programming languages

GX Works2 is a multi-language system:

GX Works2 supports programming in different languages. Several graphical and text-based editors
help you to write tailor-made programs quickly and easily, choosing the language that best suits the
problem.
The wide variety of programming languages available with GX Works2 enables to select the optimum
programming language depending on control.

<Ladder> <SFC>
Programming similar to existing GX Developer Programming to clarify the procedure

<Structured ladder> <ST>

Programming a ladder program graphically Programming in a text language similar to
C language

Fig. 2-11: Programming languages

ST programs can be used on the ladder editor of GX Works2 using the Inline structured text function.

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2.2.6 Other features

Offline debugging
Offline debugging using the simulation function is possible with GX Works2. This enables debugging
to ensure the normal operation of created sequence programs without connecting GX Works2 to the
programmable controller CPU.

Simulation function

Connecting to the Without connecting to the programmable controller CPU, programs can
programmable be monitored and debugged in the same way with debugging by the
controller is unnecessary. programmable controller CPU.

Fig. 2-12: Offline debugging

The screen layout can be customized to the user's preference

The docking windows enable to change the screen layout of GX Works2 without restriction.

Screen layout can be

changed without restriction.

Fig. 2-13: Customizing the screen layout

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Utilizing projects from GX Developer or GX IEC Developer Utilizing Projects and Data in Other Formats

3 Utilizing projects from GX Developer or

GX IEC Developer
3.1 Utilizing Projects and Data in Other Formats
This section explains the method for utilizing projects created with GX Developer or GX IEC Devel-
oper, and files (ASCII files) created using the Export function of GX IEC Developer in GX Works2.
Projects edited with GX Works2 can also be utilized in GX Developer.
For FXCPU, only projects created with GX Developer can be utilized.

NOTE Precautions for utilizing older projects

For a detailed description of the precautions when using GX Works2 and the differences between
GX Works2 and GX Developer or GX IEC Developer please see the Appendix of the GX Works2
Operating Manual (Common).

3.1.1 Utilizing projects and data created with GX Developer or GX IEC Developer in
GX Works2

Projects created with GX Developer or GX IEC Developer can be utilized in GX Works2 by using the
Open Other Project function (see Section 3.2).

Open Other Project function.

Project created with

GX Developer

Opened as a GX Works2 project.

Open Other Project function.

Project created with GX
IEC Developer

Fig. 3-1: Utilizing older projects

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3.1.2 Utilizing files created using the Export function of GX IEC Developer

ASCII files created using the Export function of GX IEC Developer can be added as projects in GX
Works2 by using the Read ASC Format File function (see Section 3.3).
This function is not supported by FXCPU.
.

Read ASC
Format File

Fig. 3-2: Utilizing projects created in GX IEC Developer using the Export function

3.1.3 Utilizing projects and data created with GX Works2 in GX Developer

Files created/edited in Simple project with GX Works2 can be utilized in GX Developer by using the Ex-
port to GX Developer Format File function (see Section 3.4).

[Export to GX Developer
Format File]

Fig. 3-3: Export from GX Works2 to GX Developer

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3.1.4 Storage of utilized data in GX Works2

Each project and data created with GX Developer or GX IEC Developer are stored in the areas shown
in the table below with GX Works2.
GX Developer projects are opened as Simple projects and GX IEC Developer projects, as Structured
projects.

Comparison of projects and data storage locations between GX Developer and GX Works2
GX Works2 GX Works2
GX Developer
(Simple project) (Structured project)

Parameter Parameter Parameter

Device Comment Global Device Comment Global Device Comment

Global variables Global Label Global Label

Program Program POU

FB FB_Pool FB/FUN

Structure Structured Data Types Structured Data Types

Device memory Device Memory Device Memory

Device initial value Device Initial Value Device Initial Value

Tab. 3-1: Comparison between GX Developer and GX Works2

Comparison of projects and data storage locations between GX IEC Developer and GX Works2
GX Works2
GX IEC Developer
(Structured project)

User Library User Library

Parameter (Programmable controller parameter) Parameter

DUT_Pool (Structure) Structured Data Types

Global_Vars (Global variable) Global Label

Task_Pool POU in Project tree window Program setting

POU_Pool POU in Project tree window Program setting

Tab. 3-1: Comparison between GX IEC Developer and GX Works2

3.1.5 Security level of GX IEC Developer

The security level in the GX IEC Developer project is cleared after reading the project.
When the GX IEC Developer project is read using GX Works2, the following Enter Password screen is
displayed.

Fig. 3-4:
Dialog window Enter Password

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3.1.6 Compatible applications

For Open Other Project and Export to GX Developer Format File, the supported versions may differ
depending on the CPU type.
For the application compatibility, refer to: GX Works2 Operating Manual (Common)

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Utilizing projects from GX Developer or GX IEC Developer Opening projects in other formats

3.2 Opening projects in other formats

This section explains the method for opening a project created with GX Developer or GX IEC Devel-
oper in GX Works2.
For FXCPU, only projects created with GX Developer can be opened in GX Works2.
 Select Project Open Other Data Open Other Project.

Fig. 3-5: Dialogue window Open Other Project

 Specify the project, and click the button Open.

Select '*.gpj' for a GX Developer project and '*.pro' for a GX IEC Developer project.
The selected project is opened.

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NOTES Status after opening projects in other formats

After opening a project in another format, the project is in the uncompiled status. Compile all pro-
grams in the project before executing online operations such as writing data and monitoring.
When a compile error occurs, correct the corresponding program following the programming
manual.

Opening the project in other format that contains SFC programs

The block information, such as the block information devices, the block titles and the block state-
ments, is set in the block data properties.

Opening the GX IEC Developer project

When the GX IEC Developer project that contains user library is opened, the following message
may be displayed and the user library may not be read. If the following message is displayed,
select Project Library Install in GX Works2 to obtain the user library.

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3.3 Reading ASC format data

This section explains the method for adding ASC format data to a GX Works2 project being edited.
Data can be added only to Structured projects.
 Select Project Open Other Data Read ASC Format File.

Fig. 3-6: Dialogue window Open Other Project

 Specify the file, and click the button Open.

Select '*.asc' for the file.
The specified data is added to the project.

NOTES Importing project data of different programmable controller type

Project data having a different programmable controller type can be imported to a project being
open.
In this case, instructions and devices not supported in the open project are also imported.
After importing the data, compile the programs to check and correct errors.

Importing data whose name already exists in the project

A number is appended in serial order (starting from one) to the end of the data name to be
imported, and then the data is added to the project.

Importing global labels

When the global labels are imported, the "Device" column of the global label may be blank. If the
"Device" column is blank, check the items in the <<Device>> tab of the PLC parameter.

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3.4 Saving projects in other formats

This section explains the method for saving a Simple project of GX Works2 in the GX Developer for-
mat.
 Select Project Export to GX Developer Format File.

Fig. 3-7: Dialogue window Export to GX Developer Format File

 Select the save destination of the GX Developer format project.

Enter the project name, and click the button Save.

NOTE Precautions for saving projects

For the restrictions other than the ones described below, refer to the
GX Works2 Operating Manual (Common).
● Programs are saved in the uncompiled status.
● The data whose access level is set to other than 'Administrators' cannot be saved. Change the
access level before saving the data.
● The data with a block password cannot be saved. Unlock the block password before saving the
data.

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4 Installation
4.1 Hardware Requirements
4.1.1 Recommended Hardware Configuration

● PC-AT compatible personal computer

● Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2, Microsoft® Windows® Vista®
Microsoft® Windows® 7
● 1 GB RAM or more recommended
● Serial interface (RS-232)
● USB port
● Hard disk with at least 1 GB free space
● DVD-ROM drive
● 17" (43 cm) XGA monitor (1024x768 pixels)

4.1.2 Software Requirements

GX Works2 is a 32-bit product.

Versions of Microsoft® Windows® which are based on double-byte character sets (e. g. Japanese) are
not supported.

4.2 Copyright

WARNING:

E This software is protected by copyright. By opening the distribution disks package you auto-
matically accept the terms and conditions of the License Agreement. You are only permitted to
make one single copy of the original distribution CD-ROM for your own backup and archiving
purposes.

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4.3 Precautions on the installation of GX Works2

4.3.1 Installing a MELSOFT product for the first time

At the first installation of a MELSOFT product, the following screen may be displayed during instal-
lation. To continue the installation, click the button on the Software Installation
screen. (We have checked the operation and assured that the system operates without any problems
by performing this procedure.)

The Software Installation screen may be displayed behind another screen. Press the +
keys to bring it to the front.

Fig. 4-1:
Dialog window Software Installation

4.3.2 Procedure for continuing installation when it is not completed correctly

When the installation of a MELSOFT product or another software is not completed correctly, the fol-
lowing screen is displayed and the installation cannot continue unless the personal computer is re-
started.
In this case, restart the personal computer and start the installation again.

Fig. 4-2:
Dialog window Software Installation

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4.3.3 Precautions when installing on Windows Vista®

When installing on Windows Vista®, the following screen may be displayed after the completion of the
installation.
In this case, select "This program installed correctly" and restart the personal computer.

Fig. 4-3:
Dialog window Programm Compatibility
Assistent

When "Reinstall using recommended settings" is erroneously selected, the Windows XP SP2 compat-
ibility mode is automatically set. Disable the Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode by following the
procedure described on the following page, and perform the reinstallation.

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 Right-click on the setup.exe icon

of the installation target in the
Windows explorer.
The Setup Properties screen is
displayed.

 Click the button in the Compatibility tab.

 Uncheck "Run this program in

compatibility mode for:" and click
the button.

Click the button.

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4.4 Installing GX Works2

During the installation procedure the setup program will create a directory on your hard disk to copy
all the GX Works2 files into.

4.4.1 Installing GX Works2 on your hard disk

 Make sure that the correct Microsoft® Windows® version is properly installed on your computer.
For information on using Microsoft® Windows® please refer to the Windows® User's Guide.
 Start Microsoft® Windows®.
 Insert the installation DVD-ROM in the DVD-ROM drive.
The GX Works2 installation program starts automatically (if not, execute the file SETUP.EXE on the
installation DVD-ROM).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Enter the user name, company name, and serial number of the software.
 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
 When the installation procedure is finished the program will create a new program group in the
Start menu containing the GX Works2 program icon.
For further details on the necessary Microsoft® Windows® procedures please refer to your Microsoft®
Windows® documentation.

4.4.2 Starting GX Works2

 In the Start menu click on the GX Works2 program icon. The icon is located in: Start > Programs
> MELSOFT Application > GX Works2. This starts GX Works2 and displays the start-up screen.
 Confirm with the « key.

4.4.3 Quitting GX Works2

You can quit GX Works2 directly at any point in the program by pressing the key combination ¦”.
Or:
Click on the Quit command in the Project menu.

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The User Interface The Elements of the User Interface

5 The User Interface

5.1 The Elements of the User Interface
The Project Navigator window and the complete menu bar are both only displayed after opening an
existing project or creating a new one. The illustration below shows a variety of different windows:
The Project Navigator, the work window, and docking windows of a project. You can resize and ar-
range the windows on the screen to suit your individual preferences.

Title bar
Menu bar

Toolbar

Navigation
window

Work window

Docking window

Status bar

Fig. 5-1: Elements of the user interface

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Name Description

Title bar Displays a project name.

Menu bar Displays menu options for executing each function.

Toolbar Displays tool buttons for executing each function.

A main screen used for operations such as programming, parameter

Work window
setting, and monitoring

Docking window A sub screen to support operations performed on a work window

Navigation window Displays contents of a project in tree format.

Displays a list of functions (such as function blocks) used for

Function Block Selection window
programming.

Output window Displays compilation and check results (errors and warnings).

Cross Reference window Displays cross reference results.

Device List window Displays the device usage list.

Watch window 1 to 4 A screen used for monitoring and changing current device values.

Intelligent Function Module Monitor

Screens used for monitoring intelligent function modules.
1 to 10

Find/Replace window A screen used for searching and replacing character strings in the project.

Status bar Displays information about a project being edited.

Tab. 5-1: Display contents

NOTE Focus point indication in Windows Vista®

When using Windows Vista®, the focus point may not be indicated on the screen.
To display the focus point, set the following setting.
● Select Start Control Panel Ease of Access Ease of Access Center.
● Select "Make the keyboard easier to use".
● Select "Underline keyboard shortcuts and access keys".

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5.1.1 The Menu Bar

The GX Works2 menu bar uses the standard Windows® procedures. When you select one of the menu
titles in the menu bar, a drop-down list of available commands is displayed. Commands with an arrow
symbol open a submenu of additional commands. Selecting a command opens a dialogue or data en-
try box. The menu structure and the available options are context-sensitive, changing depending on
what you are currently doing in the program. Options displayed in light grey are not currently avail-
able for selection.

NOTE A list of all menu commands (functions) with explanations is provided in the GX Works2 Operating
Manual (Common) and in the Help menu of the application.

5.1.2 The Toolbar

The toolbar is a block of on-screen buttons for executing frequently-used functions included in a
menu and enables you to select the most important menu commands directly by clicking on the cor-
responding icons. The toolbar is context-sensitive, i.e. different tool icons are displayed depending on
what you are currently doing in GX Works2.

NOTE A complete list of all the available tools and icons is provided in the GX Works2 Operating Manual
(Common) and in the Help menu of the application.

5.1.3 Windows

GX Works2 allows you to edit multiple objects at the same time (e.g. work window, parameter setting,
etc.). A window is opened on the screen for each object. You can change the size and position of the
windows on the screen as you wish. Objects often contain more information than can be displayed in
the window; when this happens, horizontal and vertical scroll bars are included that can be used to
"scroll" the contents of the windows up and down and from side to side.

Work windows
A work window is a main screen used for operations such as programming, parameter setting, and
monitoring in GX Works2.

Tab Tool hint Scroll button

Work window
switching button

Fig. 5-2: Work windows in cascade view

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Navigation window
The Navigation window displays the contents of a project in tree format.
The Navigator is the "control centre" used for selecting and handling the objects used in GX Works2.
This is the starting place for all operations performed on GX Works2 objects. The Navigator window
is not displayed until you open a project.
Operations such as creating new data or displaying editing screens can be performed in the Naviga-
tion window.

Fig. 5-3:
Title bar Navigation window

Toolbar

View
selection
area

Name Description

Title bar Displays a title of a view being displayed.

Toolbar Displays tool buttons of functions to be executed in each view.

View selection area Area for selecting a view to display.

Project Displays the Project view.

User Library Displays the User Library view.

Connection Destination Displays the Connection Destination view.

Tab. 5-2: Display contents

In the Navigator tree you can expand a branch by clicking on its [+] symbol and collapse a branch by
clicking on its [–] symbol. Expanded and collapsed branches are identified by different symbols [–] or
[+] in the tree. You can also expand or collapse branches by double-clicking on the appropriate
branch icons. Double-clicking on the lowest level opens the window of the object on that level.

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5.1.4 The Status Bar

The status bar at the bottom of the screen is used to display information on the current status of your
project. You can disable the status bar if you wish, and you can also configure the information to be
displayed to suit your needs.

Programmable Insert/ Caps Num

Project type Security information Connection destination Cursor position
controller type Overwrite Lock Lock

Fig. 5-4: Status bar information

Item Description

Displays the project type.

• Unlabeled : Simple project that does not use labels
Project type
• Simple : Simple project that uses labels
• Structured : Structured project

Security information Displays the login user name when security is set for the project.

Programmable controller
Displays the programmable controller type of the project.
type

Connection destination Displays the set contents of the Transfer setup screen.

Cursor position Displays the cursor position in the editing screen.

Insert/Overwrite Displays the current mode (insert or overwrite).

Caps Lock Displays the effective status of the Caps Lock.

Num Lock Displays the effective status of the Num Lock.

Tab. 5-3: Status bar information to be displayed

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5.2 Projects
Project contents displayed in the Project view in tree format are as follows.
Contents displayed in the view may vary depending on programmable controller types and project
types.
For (Simple), (Structured), and (Intelligent) indicated in the reference destinations, refer to the fol-
lowing manuals respectively:
● (Simple) ..................GX Works2 Operating Manual (Simple Project)
● (Structured) ...........GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)
● (Intelligent) ............GX Works2 Operating Manual (Intelligent Function Module)
The following are examples for QCPU (Q mode).

<Simple project (without labels)>

································Set various parameters.
 ·········Make settings for the intelligent function modules.

················Set global device comments.



······Set an execution type of each program.

······ Create programs.

··········· Set local device comments.

····························Make settings for device memory.
 ······················Set device initial values.

Fig. 5-5: Project view in a simple project without labels


Not displayed by FXCPU.
 For FXCPU, execution types are not classed. The only one category 'Execution Program' is dis-
played.

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.
<Simple project (with labels)>
································Set various parameters.

··········Make settings for the intelligent function modules.
···············Set global device comments.
·························Set global labels.


·······Set an execution type of each program.

·······Create programs.

············Set local device comments.

····························Make settings for device memory.
 ······················Set device initial values.

Fig. 5-6: Project view in a simple project with labels

<Structured project>
································Set various parameters.
 ············Make settings for the intelligent function modules.
···············Set global device comments.
·························Set global labels.


······Set an execution type of each program.

······Create programs.

··············Set local device comments.

·····························Make settings for device memory.
·····························Set device initial values.

Fig. 5-7: Project view in a structured project

 Not displayed by FXCPU.

For FXCPU, execution types are not classed. The only one category 'Execution Program' is dis-
played.

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NOTE Program Setting

In the Project view, an execution type of a program can be set by right-clicking the name of the
program whose execution type is to be changed and selecting Register Program Initial/Scan/
Wait/Fixed Scan from the shortcut menu, or dragging and dropping it. The execution type set in
the Project view is reflected to the program setting of the PLC Parameter.
Example: Set the execution type of MAIN to Scan Program using drag and drop.
<Project view> <Setting screen for PLC parameter>

Drag & drop

The setting made in the Project view is reflected.

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The User Interface Program Organisation Units (POUs)

5.3 Program Organisation Units (POUs)

POUs are divided into four classes on the basis of their functionality:
● Programs [Program],
● Function block Pool [FB_Pool] (Simple Project) or
Function blocks and Functions [FB/FUN] (Structured Project)
● Structured Data Types [Structured Data Type]
● Local Device Comments [Local Device Comment]

Title bar

Toolbar

POU
selection
in project
tree

View
selection
area

Fig. 5-8: POU section in project tree

Each program unit consists of

● the actual PLC program [Program]
● and its local labels [Local Label]

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5.4 Programs, Function Blocks and Functions

Fig. 5-9:
Program Function block Function Programs, function blocks,
and functions

Programming Programming Programming

instructions instructions instructions

Function Function
blocks blocks Functions

Functions Functions

The program POU is the standard program organisation unit. Program POUs can contain program-
ming instructions from libraries, functions and function blocks. The execution of the program POUs is
controlled by tasks.
POUs declared as functions or function blocks are independent program elements. They function
effectively as programming instructions that can be replaced whenever necessary, and they can also
be used in other program modules, just like ordinary instructions.

NOTES Function blocks can be called by program POUs and other existing function blocks, but not from
functions. The function blocks themselves can contain programming instructions from the librar-
ies, functions and other existing function blocks.

Function blocks pass one or more output variables as their result. All the values of the output vari-
ables and the internal values within the function block are stored for the following execution of
the function block. These values are then used the next time the function block is invoked. This
means that invoking the same function block twice with the same input parameters does not nec-
essarily result in the same output values!

Functions can be called by program POUs, function blocks and other existing functions. Func-
tions can contain programming instructions from the libraries and other existing functions.

Functions always pass an output value, and they do not store any internal status information.
Thus, you should always get the same output value every time you invoke a function with the
same input parameters.

Item Function Block Function

Internal variable storage Storage No storage
Instancing Required Not required
Outputs No output One output
One output
Multiple Outputs
Repeated execution with same Does not always deliver the same output value Always delivers the same
input values output value

Tab. 5-4: Differences: Function Blocks and functions

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Getting Started Simple Project and Structured Project

6 Getting Started
6.1 Simple Project and Structured Project
6.1.1 Simple Project

In a Simple Project, you can create sequence programs using instructions for the Mitsubishi program-
mable controller CPU.
The Simple Project offers the same operability for program creation as the conventional GX Devel-
oper.
You can create sequence programs using the following programming languages:

Graphic languages
● Ladder
Use this graphic language to describe programs as ladders consisting of contacts, coils, etc, using
the same operating procedures as the conventional GX Developer.
● SFC
Use this graphic language to describe sequence control in a way easy to understand.
Describe steps which specify the processing and transition conditions which specify conditions
for proceeding to the next step.
You can describe steps and transition conditions using the ladder language.

Text language
● ST (Structured Text)
This text language allows you to describe controls by syntax including alternative sequences
offered by conditional sentences and repetition offered by repetition sentences in the same way
as high-level languages such as the C language. Accordingly, you can briefly create programs easy
to look at.

6.1.2 Structured Project

In a Structured Project, you can create programs by structured program.

By dividing controls into small portions and making parts of common contents, you can create pro-
grams easy to understand and applicable to many cases (by structured program.)
You can create sequence programs using the following programming languages:

Graphic languages
● Ladder
Use this graphic language to describe programs as ladders consisting of contacts, coils, etc, using
the same operating procedures as the conventional GX Developer.
● Structured Ladder
This graphic language is created based on the relay circuit design technology. Because this
language is easy to understand intuitively, it is used generally for ladder programs.
Every ladder always starts from a base line on the left.
Structured Ladder consists of contacts, coils, function blocks and functions which are connected
each other with vertical lines and horizontal lines.
● SFC
Use this graphic language to describe sequence control in a way easy to understand.
Describe steps which specify the processing and transition conditions which specify conditions
for proceeding to the next step.
You can describe steps and transition conditions using the ladder language.

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Text language
● ST (Structured Text)
This text language allows you to describe controls by syntax including alternative sequences
offered by conditional sentences and repetition offered by repetition sentences in the same way
as high-level languages such as the C language. Accordingly, you can briefly create programs easy
to look at.

NOTE The FXCPU does not support the ST language in Simple Project, and does not support the ladder
language and SFC language in Structured Project.

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Getting Started Program Creation Procedure in a Simple Project

6.2 Program Creation Procedure in a Simple Project

The figure below shows how to create a program with a Simple Project and execute it in a program-
mable controller CPU.
 Opening a project

Procedure Reference
Start GX Works2. 7.1.3
Create a new Simple Project. Or open an existing Simple Project. 7.1.4

 Setting parameters

Procedure Reference
Set the parameters. 7.1.5

 Setting labels

Procedure Reference
Define global labels. 7.1.6
Define local labels. —

Editing the program

Procedure Reference
7.1.7
Edit the program in each program part.
7.2.7

Conversion and compiling

Procedure Reference
Convert ladder blocks. 7.1.8
Compile the program. 7.1.9

 Connecting the programmable controller CPU

Procedure Reference
Connect the personal computer to the programmable controller CPU.
—
Set the connection destination.

 Writing to the programmable controller

Procedure Reference
Write the parameters to the programmable controller CPU.
—
Write the program to the programmable controller CPU.

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Checking operations

Procedure Reference
Monitor the sequence program execution status and device contents, and check
operations. —
Check for errors in the programmable controller.

 Printing

Procedure Reference
Print the program and parameters. —

 Exiting GX Works2

Procedure Reference
Save the project. 7.1.10
Exiting GX Works2. —

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Getting Started Program Creation Procedure in a Structured Project

6.3 Program Creation Procedure in a Structured Project

The figure below shows how to create a program with a Structured Project and execute it in a pro-
grammable controller CPU.
 Opening a project

Procedure Reference
Start GX Works2. 8.1.3
Create a new Structured Project. Or open an existing Structured Project. 8.1.4

 Setting parameters

Procedure Reference
Set the parameters. 8.1.5

 Creating the program configuration

Procedure Reference
Create Program File.
Create Task in Program File.
—
Create POU.
Register program block of POU to Task in Program File.

Setting labels

Procedure Reference
Define global labels. 8.1.6
Define local labels. —

Editing the program

Procedure Reference
8.1.7
Edit the program in each POU.
8.2.7

 Conversion

Procedure Reference
Compile the program. 8.1.8

 Connecting the programmable controller CPU

Procedure Reference
Connect the personal computer to the programmable controller CPU.
—
Set the connection destination.

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Writing to the programmable controller

Procedure Reference
Write the parameters to the programmable controller CPU.
—
Write the program to the programmable controller CPU.

 Checking operations

Procedure Reference
Monitor the sequence program execution status, and check operations.
—
Check for errors in the programmable controller.

 Printing

Procedure Reference
Print the program and parameters. —

 Exiting GX Works2

Procedure Reference
Save the project. 8.1.9
Exiting GX Works2. —

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Sample Program: Simple Project Creating a Program of LADDER

7 Sample Program: Simple Project

7.1 Creating a Program of LADDER
This section explains the operations to create a ladder program.

7.1.1 Operations of program

● When X0 turns ON, the programmable controller turns ON Y10, and then turns OFF Y10 1 second
later.
● When X1 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K10 to D0 (which is defined with the
Label "VAR1").
● When X2 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K20 to D0 (which is defined with the
Label "VAR1").

7.1.2 Created program

Fig. 7-1: Sample program

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7.1.3 Starting GX Works2

 Select the software package menu

to be started.

 The selected software package is

started.

7.1.4 Creating a new project

 Perform either procedure below

to display the New Project screen.
– Select Project New.
– Click (New).

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 Select the "Project Type", "PLC Se-

ries", "PLC Type" and "Language"
from the list boxes for the new
project to be created.
Check "Use Label" when using la-
bels in the program to be created.
After the setting, click the
button.
Settings:
– Project Type: Simple Project
– Use Label: Checked
– PLC Series: QCPU (Q mode)
– PLC Type: Q02/Q02H
– Language: Ladder

NOTE When using labels in Simple project, check "Use Label" on the New Project screen.

 GX Works2 creates a new project.

7.1.5 Setting parameters

 Double-click "Parameter" "PLC

Parameter" on the Project view to
display the Q Parameter Setting
screen.
Double-click it.

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 Click the button to deter-

mine the settings and close the
screen.
The para meters remain un-
changed from the initial setting in
the example in this manual.
Refer to the following manuals for
the details on parameter setting:
– GX Works2 Operating Manual Click the [End]
button after
(Common) finishing the setting.
– Manual of the programmable
controller being used
– Manual of the Network being used

7.1.6 Setting labels

 Double-click "Global Label"

"Global1" on the Project view to
display the Global Label Setting
screen.

Double-click it.

 Select the "Class" from the list box

on the Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Class: VAR_GLOBAL

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 Directly input the "Label Name" on

the Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Label Name: VAR1

NOTE Characters available for the label name

You can enter up to 32 characters as the label name.
However, note that the following label name will cause a compile error.
● Label name which contains space
● Label name whose first character is a number
● Label name equivalent to a device name
For other characters unavailable for the label name, refer to the following manual.
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Common)

Directly input the "Date Type" on

the Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Date Type: Word [Signed]

NOTE You can click to display the Type Selection

screen, and then select the Types on this
screen.
Settings:
 Libraries: ALL
 Type Class: Simple Types
 Types: Word [Signed]
Array Element: Not checked

Set "Libraries", "Type Class", "Types" and
"Array Element" in this order.
After completing the setting, click the button.

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Directly input the "Device" on the
Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Device: D0

 Set the "Constant", "Comment"

and "Remark" on the Global Label
Setting screen.
"Relation with System Label", "Sys-
tem Label Name" and "Attribute"
are not used in examples shown in
this manual.
Settings:
– Constant: When the label class
is "VAR_GOBAL", you cannot set
or change the constant value.
– Comment: No setting
– Remark: No setting

7.1.7 Creating a program

Create the ladder program shown in Section 7.1.2.

You can select "Overwrite" or "Insert" when creating a program. Select either mode.
This section explains the creation procedure in the Overwrite.
Every time you click the key, the mode is switched between "Overwrite" and "Insert".

 Double-click "POU" "Program"

"MAIN" "Program" on the
Project view to display the [PRG]
MAIN screen.

Double-click it.

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 Click (Rising Pulse) on the

Ladder toolbar to display the Enter
Symbol screen.
Directly input a device on the Enter
Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the Ris-
ing Pulse.
Settings:
– X0

NOTE Click an icon on the Ladder toolbar to open the Enter Symbol screen for inputting a device or
instruction.
Set a device or instruction, and click the button to display the corresponding ladder sym-
bol or vertical line in the cursor position.

Ladder tool bar

 Click (Close Contact) on the

Ladder tool bar to display the Enter
Symbol screen.
Directly input a device on the Enter
Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the
Close Contact.
Settings:
– T0

Click (Open Branch) on the

Ladder tool bar to display the Enter
Symbol screen.
Directly input a device on the Enter
Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the
Open Branch.
Settings:
– Y10

Click (Coil) on the Ladder tool-
bar to display the Enter Symbol
screen.
Directly input a device on the Enter
Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the Coil.
Settings:
– Y10

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 Click (Vertical Line) on the

Ladder toolbar to display the Enter
Vertical Line screen.
Click the button to dis-
play the Vertical Line.

 Click (Coil) on the Ladder tool-

bar to display the Enter Symbol
screen.
Directly input a device and set val-
ue on the Enter Symbol screen,
and click the button to
display the Coil.
Settings:
– T0 K10

Click (Open Contact) on the

Ladder tool bar to display the Enter
Symbol screen.
Directly input a device on the Enter
Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the
Open Contact.
Settings:
– X1

 Click (Application Instruction)

on the Ladder toolbar to display
the Enter Symbol screen.
Directly input an application in-
struction and operand on the En-
ter Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the Ap-
plication Instruction.
Settings:
– MOVP K10 VAR1
The label VAR1 is set in Section 7.1.6.
Specify the device D0 when not using labels.

NOTE In labels (VAR1 in this example), the programmable controller distinguishes uppercase characters
and lower case characters. Pay rigid attention to use uppercase characters and lower case char-
acters correctly in inputting a label.

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 Click (Open Contact) on the

Ladder tool bar to display the Enter
Symbol screen.
Directly input a device on the Enter
Symbol screen, and click the
button to display the
Open Contact.
Settings:
– X2

 Click (Application Instruction)

on the Ladder toolbar to display
the Enter Symbol screen.
Directly input an application in-
struction and operand on the En-
ter Symbol screen, and click
the button to display the
Application Instruction.

Settings:
– MOVP K20 VAR1
The label VAR1 is set in Section 7.1.6.
Specify the device D0 when not using labels.

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NOTES Make sure to ladder conversion and compile the created or edited program to make it a sequence
program executable in the programmable controller CPU.
Only ladder conversion is required, and compilation is not required when using the FXCPU or not
using labels.
Refer to the following sections for ladder conversion and compile:
● Section 7.1.8
● Section 7.1.9

If the following operation is performed after compilation, devices are displayed instead of labels.
Operation to convert labels into devices for display
Select View Address Display to check the menu item.
(Note that the menu item is unchecked when you select View Address Display while the
menu item is checked.)

Devices are displayed

instead of labels.

Displaying label candidates

GX Works2 displays label candidates whose former portion agrees with the entered character
string.
In this program example, GX Works2 displays labels starting from "V" when you enter "V".
You can select a displayed label instead of entering the label completely.

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7.1.8 Converting ladder blocks

 Select Compile Build to dis-

play the Execution Confirmation
for Build screen.
You can press the key in-
stead to display the Execution
Confirmation for Build screen.

 Set the execution method of build.

In this example, GX Works2 will ex-
ecute only conversion.
After setting the execution meth-
od, click the button to
execute conversion.
Settings:
– Select "Execute conversion
only".

 Build converts the unconverted

ladder block, and changes its back-
ground color as shown on the left.

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7.1.9 Compiling a program

There are following two types of compiling. The compiling target is different between the two types.
Select "Rebuild All" for this example.
The "Rebuild All" procedure is described below.
Refer to the following manual for compiling:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

Action Target program to be compiled

Converts non-compiled programs into sequence program.
Build
(Does not compile already compiled programs.)
Converts all programs into sequence program.
Rebuild All
(Compiles already compiled programs also.)

Tab. 7-1: Function of compiler instructions

 Select Compile Rebuild All to

execute "Rebuild All".
You can click (Rebuild All) to
execute "Rebuild All".

 The screen shown on the left ap-

pears.
Click the button to exe-
cute "Rebuild All".

 When finishing "Rebuild All", GX

Works2 displays the result on the
Output window.
If an error occurs, check the con-
tents, eliminate the cause of error,
and then execute "Build" or "Re-
build All" as described in the step 1.

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NOTES When you convert a ladder block, GX Works2 automatically compiles the program at the time of
conversion if labels are not used.
If labels are used, make sure to compile the created or edited sequence program after conversion
so that the created or edited sequence program will be an executable sequence program.
Refer to the following manual for the details on "Build", "Rebuild All":
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

Compile status checking method

You can check the compile status on the Project view.

Each non-compiled portion is displayed in red.

7.1.10 Saving a project

You can save a project.

When saving a newly created project, use the menu item Save As.
 Select Project Save As to dis-
play the Save As screen.

 Set "Save Folder Path", "Workspace

Name", "Project Name", "Title", etc.
After the setting, click the
button to save the project (pro-
gram).
Refer to the following manual for
the details:
– GX Works2 Operating Manual
(Common)

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Settings:
– Workspace folder path: Specify the save destination folder.
– Workspace Name: Specify the save destination folder name.
– Project Name: Specify the project name.
– Title: Specify the title. You can save a project without specifying a title.

NOTES Input within 128 characters to "Title".

Make sure that the total characters of "Save Folder Path", "Workspace Name" and "Project Name" is
200 or less.

You cannot save any project to route directories such as "C:\" or "D:\".

 Click the button to save

the new project.

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Sample Program: Simple Project Creating a Program of SFC

7.2 Creating a Program of SFC

This section explains the operations to create a SFC program.

7.2.1 Operations of program

This program controls fountain (cycle operation/continuous operation).

● Cycle operation (when X1 is OFF)
When the start button (X0) is pressed, the program will make progress in the sequence "Standby
status (S0) Center lamp (S1) Center fountain (S2) Loop line lamp (S3) Loop line
fountain (S4) Standby status (S0)".
Each output is switched by the timer at every 2 seconds.

● Continuous operation (when X1 is ON)

When the start button (X0) is pressed, the program will make progress in the sequence "Standby
status (S0) Center lamp (S1) Center fountain (S2) Loop line lamp (S3) Loop line
fountain (S4) Center lamp (S1)", and then repeat this sequence.
Each output is switched by the timer at every 2 seconds.

Mode selection

Start Standby

Programmable controller output assignment

Y010: Standby indication
Y011: Center lamp
Y012: Center fountain
Y013: Loop line lamp
Y017: Loop line fountain

Fig. 7-2: Scetch of the fountain

3

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7.2.2 Created program

For QCPU/LCPU

Fig. 7-3: Sample program for QCPU/LCPU

For FXCPU

Fig. 7-4: Sample program for FXCPU

7.2.3 Starting GX Works2

For the GX Works2 starting procedure, refer to Section 7.1.3.

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7.2.4 Creating a new project

For the new project creating procedure, refer to Section 7.1.4.

Select SFC as the "programming language".

NOTE Perform the following when using the FXCPU:

● Labels are not available for SFC.
Uncheck "Use Label".
If it is checked, SFC is not selectable as the "Language".
● When you select SFC as the "Language" and create a new project, the Block Information Setting
screen appears.
Refer to Section 7.2.7 for the setting procedure.

7.2.5 Setting parameters

For the Parameter setting procedure, refer to Section 7.1.5.

7.2.6 Setting labels

For the Global Label setting procedure, refer to Section 7.1.6.

NOTE The FXCPU does not support the Label in ST language.

Directly input a device.

Setting on the Global Label

Fig. 7-5: Setting on the Global Label

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7.2.7 Creating a program

Create the SFC program shown in Section 7.2.2.

Refer to the following item when using the FXCPU:
● Page 7-27, "The following procedure is required when the FXCPU is used."

 Double-click "POU" "Program"

"MAIN" "000:Block"
"Program" on the Project view to
display the SFC screen for "[PRG]
000:Block".
When using the FXCPU, double-
click "001: Block1".

Double-click it.

 Creating the SFC Diagram (step 0)

Put the cursor in the position "row
number 1, column number 1" on
the screen, and double-click it to
display the Enter SFC Symbol
screen.
After setting the items, click the
button to move the cursor to the next row.
Settings:
– Symbol :STEP/0
– Step Attribute :[--]
– Comment :Standby status

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Series transition 0)
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 2, column number 1" on
the screen, and double-click it to
display the Enter SFC Symbol
screen.
After setting the items, click the button to move the cursor to the next row.
Settings:
– Symbol :TR/0
– Comment :blank

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Creating the SFC Diagram (step 1)

For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 4, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :STEP/1
– Step Attribute :[--]
– Comment : Center lamp

Creating the SFC Diagram
(Series transition 1)
For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 5, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :TR/1
– Comment : blank

 Creating the SFC Diagram (step 2)

For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 7, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :STEP/2
– Step Attribute :[--]
– Comment : Center fountain

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Series transition 2)
For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 8, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol : TR/2
– Comment : blank

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Creating the SFC Diagram (step 3)

For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 10, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :STEP/3
– Step Attribute :[--]
– Comment : Loop line lamp

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Series transition 3)
For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 11, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :TR/3
– Comment : blank

 Creating the SFC Diagram (step 4)

For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 13, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :STEP/4
– Step Attribute :[--]
– Comment : Loop line fountain

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Selective branch)
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 14, column number 1" on
the screen, and double-click it to
display the Enter SFC Symbol
screen.
After setting the items, click the button to move the cursor to the next row.
Settings:
– Symbol :--D/1

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 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Series transition 4)
For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 15, column number 1".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :TR/4
– Comment : blank

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Series transition 5)
For the creation method, refer to
the following.
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 15, column number 2".
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
Settings:
– Symbol :TR/5
– Comment : blank

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(Jump to the Continuous opera-
tion)
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 16, column number 1" on
the screen, and double-click it to
display the Enter SFC Symbol
screen.
After setting "Symbol", click the
button to display the
jump destination step number.
Settings:
– Symbol :JUMP/1

 Creating the SFC Diagram

(jump to the Cycle operation)
Put the cursor in the position "row
number 16, column number 2" on
the screen, and double-click it to
display the Enter SFC Symbol
screen.
After setting "Symbol", click the
button to display the
jump destination step number.
Settings:
– Symbol :JUMP/0

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NOTES The step ( ) specified as the jump destination will change into ( )

Perform the following procedure to display comments set on the Enter SFC Symbol screen.
Select View SFC Step/Transition Comment.

 Creating the zoom

(operation output of the step 0)
Put the cursor in the zoom block
(such as step and serial transition),
and then perform the following
procedure to display the zoom.
In this case, put the cursor in the
step 0.
Select View Open Zoom/Start
Destination Block.
Perform the following to return to
the SFC screen:
Select View Back to Zoom SFC
Block.
Create the operation output of the
step 0 (standby status), and con-
vert the ladder.
For operation output creation and ladder conversion, refer to the following:
– Section 7.1.7 Creating a program
– Section 7.1.8 Converting ladder blocks

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Fig. 7-6: Zoomed view of selected block

NOTES The step ( ) whose operation output is created will change into ( )

SFC diagram and Zoom screen display

By the following setting, the Zoom screen will be automatically displayed together when you
open the SFC diagram.
Select Tool Options Program Editor SFC SFC Diagram Tile SFC and Zoom
vertically.

 Creating the zoom

(Transition condition of series
transition 0)
Display the zoom.
For the display method, refer to
the following.
See step  in Section 7.2.7.
For operation output creation and
ladder conversion, refer to the fol-
lowing:
– Section 7.1.7 Creating a pro-
gram
– Section 7.1.8 Converting lad-
der blocks

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Fig. 7-7: Zoomed view of selected block

NOTE In the transition condition, the coil instruction accepts only one dummy coil ([TRAN]).
Click " " or " ", and click the button to enter the dummy coil. Then, "[TRAN]" will
be entered automatically.

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 Creating the zoom (step , series transition 1, step , series transition 2, step , series transition 3,
step , series transition 4, series transition 5)
For the zoom display and creation methods, refer to the following:
– See step  in Section 7.2.7.
– See step  in Section 7.2.7.
– See Note in step  in Section 7.2.7.

Fig. 7-8: Zoomed view of selected block

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Fig. 7-9: Zoomed view of selected block

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Sample Program: Simple Project Creating a Program of SFC

 When the FXCPU is used, it is necessary to create a ladder for turning ON the SFC program using
a ladder block.
Double-click "000: Block", and create a necessary circuit.
In this example, the initial state S0 is set to ON using the special auxiliary relay M8002 that is
actuated instantaneously when the programmable controller mode is changed from STOP to
RUN.

Fig. 7-10: Zoomed view of selected block

The following procedure is required when the FXCPU is used.

 The Block Information Setting
screen appears when a new
project is created.
After setting, click the
button to close the Block Informa-
tion Setting screen and add "000:
Block" (ladder block) on the
Project view screen.

When the FXCPU is used, it is nec-

essary to create a ladder for turn-
ing ON the SFC program using a
ladder block.
Settings:
– Title : Starting ladder
– Block Type : Ladder Block
Added.

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 Select "MAIN" on the Project view

screen, right-click it, and then se-
lect the menu item "Add New Da-
ta".
The New Data screen will appear.

 Set "Data Type" and "Language".

Leave "Data Name" in the initial
setting (001: Block1).
After setting, click the
button to close the New Data
screen and display the Block Infor-
mation Setting screen.
Settings:
– Data Type : Program
– Language : SFC

Set "Title" and "Block Type".

After setting, click the
button to close the Block Informa-
tion Setting screen and add "001:
Block1" (SFC block) on the Project
view screen.
When using the FXCPU, create an
SFC program in this block.

Set to ON the initial step of this

block using the ladder block creat-
ed in "000: Block".
Settings:
– Title : Fountain control
– Block Type : SFC Block
Added.

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NOTE When using the FXCPU, set steps of the SFC program as follows:
● States S0 to S9 are called initial steps (states), and used only as head step numbers of SFC blocks.
Accordingly, you can create up to 10 SFC blocks (starting from S0 to S9) when using the FXCPU.
● States S10 and later can be used as general step numbers.
However, note that the maximum number of steps in 1 block is 512.
● Each step (state) number can be used only once throughout all blocks.
The SFC program creation procedure explains a case using the QCPU.
Use the above creation procedure when using the FXCPU.

7.2.8 Compiling a program (for QCPU/LCPU) or converting a SFC diagram (for FXCPU)

Compiling a program (QCPU/LCPU)

For the program compiling procedure, refer to Section 7.1.9.

Converting a SFC Diagram (FXCPU)

 Select View Back to Zoom SFC Block to return to the SFC screen, and convert a SFC diagram.
 Select Compile Build to execute the conversion.

7.2.9 Saving a project

For the Saving a Project procedure, refer to Section 7.1.10, Saving a project.

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8 Sample Program: Structured Project

8.1 Creating a Program of STRUCTURED LADDER
This section explains the operations to create a structured ladder program.

8.1.1 Operations of program

● When X0 turns ON, the programmable controller turns ON Y10, and then turns OFF Y10 1 second
later.
● When X1 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K10 to D0 (which is defined with the
Label "VAR1").
● When X2 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K20 to D0 (which is defined with the
Label "VAR1").

8.1.2 Created program

Fig. 8-1: Sample program

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8.1.3 Starting GX Works2

 Select the software package menu

to be started.

 The selected software package is

started.

8.1.4 Creating a new project

 Perform either procedure below

to display the New Project screen.
– Select Project New.
– Click (New).

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 Select the "Project Type", "PLC Se-

ries", "PLC Type" and "Language"
from the list boxes for the new
project to be created.
Check "Use Label" when using la-
bels in the program to be created.
After the setting, click the
button.

Settings:
– Project Type : Structured Project
– PLC Series:QCPU (Q mode)
– PLC Type: Q02/Q02H
– Language: Structured Ladder

NOTE Labels are always available in structured projects. You do not have to check "Use Label".

 GX Works2 creates a new project.

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8.1.5 Setting parameters

 Double-click "Parameter"
"PLC Parameter" on the Project
view to display the Q Parameter
Setting screen.

Double-click it.

 Click the button to deter-

mine the settings and close the
screen.
The para meters remain un-
changed from the initial setting in
the example in this manual.
Refer to the following manuals for
the details on parameter setting:
– GX Works2 Operating Manual Click the [End]
button after
(Common) finishing the setting.
– Manual of the programmable
controller being used
– Manual of the Network being used

8.1.6 Setting labels

 Double-click "Global Label"

"Global1" on the Project view to
display the Global Label Setting
screen.

Each non-compiled portion is displayed in red.

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 Select the "Class" from the list box

on the Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Class: VAR_GLOBAL

 Directly input the "Label Name" on

the Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Label Name: VAR1

NOTE Characters available for the label name

You can enter up to 32 characters as the label name.
However, note that the following label name will cause a compile error.
● Label name which contains space
● Label name whose first character is a number
● Label name equivalent to a device name
For other characters unavailable for the label name, refer to the following manual.
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Common)

Directly input the "Date Type" on

the Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Date Type: Word[Signed]

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NOTE You can click to display the Type Selection

screen, and then select the Types on this
screen.
Settings:
 Libraries: ALL
 Type Class: Simple Types
 Types: Word[Signed]
Array Element: Not checked
 Set "Libraries", "Type Class", "Types" and
"Array Element" in this order.
After completing the setting, click the button.

Directly input the "Device" on the
Global Label Setting screen.
Settings:
– Device: D0

 Set the "Constant", "Comment"

and "Remark" on the Global Label
Setting screen.
"Relation with System Label", "Sys-
tem Label Name" and "Attribute"
are not used in examples shown in
this manual.
Settings:
– Constant: When the label class
is "VAR_GOBAL", you cannot set
or change the constant value.
– Comment: No setting
– Remark: No setting

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8.1.7 Creating a program

Create the structured ladder program shown in Section 8.1.2.

 Double-click "POU" "Program"

"POU_01" "Program" on the
Project view to display the POU_01
[PRG] Program [Structured Lad-
der] screen.

Each non-compiled portion is displayed in red.

 Drag "Function" "LDP" from the

Function Block Selection window,
and drop it on the POU_01 [PRG]
Program [Structured Ladder]
screen to position it there.

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NOTES Positioning Function and Function block using the Function Block Selection window
You can easily position Function and Function block by dragging them from the Function Block
Selection window.
Perform the following procedure to display the Function Block Selection Window:
Select "View" "Docking window" "Function Block Selection Window".
In the example below, drag the Function "LDP" from the Function Block Selection window, and
drop it on the POU_01 [PRG] Program [Structured Ladder] screen to position it there.
Refer to the following manual for the details:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

Using network elements instead of the Function "LDP (Rising Edge)"

Click (Rising Edge) on the structured ladder toolbar, and then click a desired location to posi-
tion the Rising Edge there.

 Click (Interconnect Mode) on

the Structured Ladder toolbar to
specify the Interconnect mode.
Click the start point and end point
in this order to draw a grid line as
shown left.
(GX Works2 is using the Auto Con-
nect function described in "Point"
in the previous page.)

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NOTE Connection with grid line

Connect Network Elements such as contacts, coils, Function and Function block with grid lines.
Click (Interconnect Mode), and draw a grid line.
Make valid the Auto Connect function to easily draw a grid line only by specifying the start point
and end point using the mouse.
Refer to the following manual for the details:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

You can easily connect grid lines by making valid the Auto Connect function in the Interconnect
Mode.
Perform the following procedure to make valid the Auto Connect function.
● Select Edit Auto Connect to put a check mark.
● Right-click the Structured Ladder work window to display the menu, and select "Auto Connect"
to put a check mark.

Click it.

Click (Select Mode) on the

Structured Ladder toolbar to
specify the Select mode.

Set the function "LDP".
Click the input variable "?" of "s",
and set the input variable.
Settings:
– s: X0

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NOTE Referring to the data type of input/output labels in a Function or Function block
Double-click a positioned function or function block to display the Function/FB Label Setting
screen where you can refer to the data type of labels.
Refer to the following manual for the details:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

 Click (Contact) on the Struc-

tured Ladder toolbar, and then
click a desired position to position
a Contact there.
Click "?", and set the variable.
Settings:
– Variable: Y10

 Click (Contact Negation) on

the Structured Ladder toolbar, and
then click a desired position to po-
sition Contact Negation there.
Click "?" and, set the variable.
Settings:
– Variable: TS0 (TS0 indicates a
contact of the timer T0.)

Draw grid lines in three positions

(,  and ) using the proce-
dure described in the step .
After drawing grid lines, click
(Select Mode) on the Structured
Ladder toolbar to specify the
Select mode.

 Click (Coil) on the Structured

Ladder toolbar, and then click a de-
sired position to position a Coil
there.
Click "?", and set the variable.
Settings:
– Variable: Y10

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 Draw a grid line () using the pro-

cedure described in the step .
After drawing a grid line, click
(Select Mode) on the Structured
Ladder toolbar to specify the
Select mode.

NOTE If there is no input or output in the connection source and connection destination as shown
below, you can connect a grid line as shown below while the Auto Connect function is valid.
Refer to the following manual for the details:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

 Select "Function" "OUT_T" on

the Function Block Selection win-
dow, drag it, and drop it in a de-
sired position to position "OUT_T"
there.
Click "?" of "TCoil" and "TValue",
and set the input variables.
Settings
– TCoil : TC0
– TValue: 10
 Set a coil of the timer to "TCoil".

Set the set value of the timer to "TValue".

"TC0" indicates a coil of the timer T0.

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 Draw a grid line () using the pro-

cedure described in the step .
After drawing a grid line, click
(Select Mode) on the Structured
Ladder toolbar to specify the
Select mode.

 Select a network, and click

(ADD Ladder Block After) on the
Structured Ladder toolbar to add a
network.

NOTE Create a "one Structured Ladder block" program in one network.

 Click (Contact) on the Struc-

tured Ladder toolbar, and then
click a desired position to position
a Contact there.
Click "?", and set the variable.
Settings:
– Variable: X1

 Select "Function" "MOVP" on

the Function Block Selection win-
dow, drag it, and drop it in a de-
sired position to position "MOVP"
there.
Draw a grid line (, ) using the
procedure described in the step .
Click "?" of "s" and "d", and set the
input and output variables.
Settings
– s: 10
– d: VAR1
 "VAR1" is the label set in Section 8.1.6.

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NOTE Selecting a label from the Label Registration/Selection screen

You can input a label also by selecting it from the Label Registration/Selection screen.
Perform the following procedure to display the Label Registration/Selection screen.
● Select "Edit" "List Operands".
● Click (List Operands).

Refer to the following manual for the details on the Label Registration/Selection screen:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

1) Select a label to be used.

2) Click the Setting button to set the selected

 Select a network, and click

(ADD Ladder Block After) on the
Structured Ladder toolbar to add a
network.

 Click (Contact) on the Struc-

tured Ladder toolbar, and then
click a desired position to position
a Contact there.
Click "?", and set the variable.
Settings:
– Variable: X2

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 Select "Function" "MOVP" on

the Function Block Selection win-
dow, drag it, and drop it in a de-
sired position to position "MOVP"
there.
Draw a grid line (, ) using the
procedure described in the step .
Click "?" of "s" and "d", and set the
input and output variables.
Settings:
– s: 20
– : VAR1

"VAR1" is the label set in Section 8.1.6.

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NOTES Copying a network by drag & drop

When there is a similar network, you can create a new network efficiently by copying the existing
similar network and editing necessary portions.
Drag an existing network, and drop it while pressing the key to copy the existing network.

Changing over the device display format

You can check a program by changing over the device display format between "Device" and
"Address".
Switch the device display format after performing compiling" or compiling all when using local
labels.
Refer to the following section for compiling:
Section 8.1.8, Compiling a program
● Procedure to display Device
Select View View Mode Device.
● Procedure to display Address
Select View View Mode Address.

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8.1.8 Compiling a program

There are following two types of compiling. The compiling target is different between the two types.
Select "Rebuild All" for this example.
The "Rebuild All" procedure is described below.
Refer to the following manual for compiling:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

Action Target program to be compiled

Converts non-compiled programs into sequence program.
Build
(Does not compile already compiled programs.)
Converts all programs into sequence program.
Rebuild All
(Compiles already compiled programs also.)

Tab. 8-1: Function of compiler instructions

 Select [Compile] [Rebuild All]

to execute "Rebuild All".
You can click (Rebuild All) to
execute "Rebuild All".

 The screen shown on the left ap-

pears.
Click the button to exe-
cute "Rebuild All".

 When finishing "Rebuild All",

GX Works2 displays the result on
the Output window.
If an error occurs, check the con-
tents, eliminate the cause of error,
and then execute "Build" or "Re-
build All" as described in the step 1.

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NOTES Make sure to compile the created or edited program to make it a sequence program executable in
the programmable controller CPU.

"Warning C9062" is compiled correctly as a program, and can be monitored.

Compile status checking method

You can check the compile status on the Project view.

Each non-compiled portion is displayed in red.

8.1.9 Saving a project

You can save a project.

When saving a newly created project, use the menu item [Save as].
 Select Project Save As to dis-
play the Save As screen.

 Set "Save Folder Path", "Workspace

Name", "Project Name", "Title", etc.
After the setting, click the
button to save the project (pro-
gram).
Refer to the following manual for
the details:
– GX Works2 Operating Manual
(Common)

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Settings:
– Workspace folder path: Specify the save destination folder.
– Workspace Name: Specify the save destination folder name.
– Project Name: Specify the project name.
– Title: Specify the title. You can save a project without specifying a title.

NOTES Input within 128 characters to "Title".

Make sure that the total characters of "Save Folder Path", "Workspace Name" and "Project Name" is
200 or less.

You cannot save any project to route directories such as "C:\" or "D:\".

 Click the button to save

the new project.

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8.2 Creating a Program of ST LANGUAGE

This section explains the operations to create a ladder program.

8.2.1 Operations of program

● When X0 turns ON, the programmable controller turns ON Y10, and then turns OFF Y10 1 second
later.
● When X1 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K10 to D0 (which is defined with the
Label "VAR1").
● When X2 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K20 to D0 (which is defined with the
Label "VAR1").

8.2.2 Created program

Fig. 8-2: Sample program

8.2.3 Starting GX Works2

For the GX Works2 starting procedure, refer to Section 8.1.3.

8.2.4 Creating a new project

For the new project creating procedure, refer to Section 8.1.4.

Select ST as the "programming language".

NOTE Labels are always available in structured projects. You do not have to check "Use Label".

8.2.5 Setting parameters

For the Parameter setting procedure, refer to Section 8.1.5.

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8.2.6 Setting labels

For the Global Label setting procedure, refer to Section 8.1.6.

NOTE Characters available for the label name

You can enter up to 32 characters as the label name.
However, note that the following label name will cause a compile error.
● Label name which contains space
● Label name whose first character is a number
● Label name equivalent to a device name
For other characters unavailable for the label name, refer to the following manual.
GX Works2 Operating Manual (Common)

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8.2.7 Creating a program

Create the ST program shown in Section 8.2.2.

 Double-click "POU" "Program"

"POU_01" "Program" on the
Project view to display the POU_01
[PRG] Program [ST] screen.

Added.

 Input "Y10:=(LDP(TRUE, X0) OR

Y10) AND NOT (TS0);" directly,
and click the key.
You can use the Function Block Se-
lection window for the input.
Settings:
– Y10:= (LDP(TRUE, X0) OR
Y10) AND NOT (TS0);

"TRUE" indicates the ON status.
 "TS0" indicates the contact of
timer T0.

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NOTES Basic description and display colors

Programming in the ST language consists of syntaxes, operators, function, function block, devices,
labels, etc.
Refer to the following manual for syntaxes, operators and programming:
MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual (Fundamentals)
● Make sure to write ";" at the end of a statement.
● Comment
You can describe comments in a program.

Make sure to enter a ";" at

You can describe the end of each statement.
comments
within program.

● Display colors
GX Works2 displays syntax, operators, comments, constants, string constants, devices and labels
using the following colors (in the initial setting).
• Syntax: ( blue)
• Operator: ( black )
• Comment: ( dark green )
• Constant: ( black )
• String constant: ( black )
• Device: ( black )
• Global label: ( )
• Local label: ( )

Input using the FB Selection window

You can easily input the function name of a Function or Function block by dragging it to the cursor
position from the Function Block Selection window.
In the example below, drag the function "LDP" from the Function Block Selection window, and
drop it on the POU_01 [PRG] Program [ST] screen to input it there. After that, input the parameters
of the function.
Refer to the following manual for the details:
GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

2) Drop it.

1) Drag it.

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 Input "OUT_T(Y10,TC0,10);" di-

rectly, and click the key.
You can select "Function"
"OUT_T" on the Function Block Se-
lection window.
Settings:
– OUT_T(Y10,TC0,10);

"TC0" indicates the coil of timer T0.

Input "MOVP(X1,10,VAR1);" di-

rectly, and click the key.
You can select "Function"
"MOVP" on the Function Block Se-
lection window.
Settings:
– MOVP(X1,10,VAR1);
 "VAR1" is the label set in Section
8.1.5.

NOTES Selecting a label from the Label Registration/Selection screen

You can input a label also by selecting it from the Label Registration/Selection screen.
Perform the following procedure to display the Label Registration/Selection screen.
● Select "Edit" "List Operands".
● Click (List Operands).

Refer to the following manual for the details on the Label Registration/Selection screen:
● GX Works2 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

Select a label to be used.

Click the Setting button to set the selected label.

Using templates
Using templates according to the instructions/functions.

Added.

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Input "MOVP(X2,20,VAR1)" di-
rectly .
You can select "Function"
"MOVP" on the Function Block Se-
lection window.
Settings:
– MOVP(X2,20,VAR1)

"VAR1" is the label set in Section
8.1.5.

8.2.8 Compiling a program

For the compiling procedure, refer to Section 8.1.8.

8.2.9 Saving a project

For the Saving a Project procedure, refer to Section 8.1.9, Saving a project.

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Appendix Index

Index

B L
Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Label programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
C Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Compatible applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
M
Compiling a program . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12, 7-29, 8-16, 8-24
Connection Destination view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Converting ladder blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 MELSOFT product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2, 7-17, 8-2, 8-19 Menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Creating a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6, 7-18, 8-7, 8-21 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Cross Reference window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Multi-language system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

D N
Debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Navigation window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Device List window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 O
Docking window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Offline debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Open Other Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
E
Open Other Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1, 3-5
Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Output window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Export function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 P
Export to GX Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-8 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
POU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
F
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-8 Program Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Find/Replace window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Program Organization Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Formats, other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Function Block Selection window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Programming languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
FXCPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 Project types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Project view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
G Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Global Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
R
Graphic language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
GX Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 3-1 Read ASC Format File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-7
GX IEC Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 3-1 Reading data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
S
H Sample Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 8-1
Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Saving a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13, 7-29, 8-17, 8-24
Screen layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
I Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Inline structured text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Security level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Intelligent Function Module Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Setting labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4, 7-17, 8-4, 8-20
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3, 7-17, 8-4, 8-19
iQ Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 SFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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SFC diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29 U

Simple Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 User Library view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Simple project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Utilizing projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Starting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2, 7-16, 8-2, 8-19 W
Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Watch window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Structured Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Work window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Structured Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 6-1
Writing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Structured Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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Text language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Title bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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