Rockwell Automation Logix5000 Program Parameters Programming Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Connecting program parameters Chapter 1
Connect a Public parameter to another program
The following procedure explains how to change an existing tag to a Public
parameter, and then connect a Public parameter to another program.
Tip: This procedure demonstrates the use of the Properties pane on the Program Parameters and Local Tags
dialog box. You can alternatively connect parameters using any of the other methods shown in Program
parameter connection methods on page 8 .
1. In the Controller Organizer, expand the folder for the program for which
you are creating an Public parameter connection, and double-click
Parameters and Local Tags.
2. On the Program Parameters and Local Tags dialog box, click the Edit
Tags tab.
3. Locate the tag you want to change to a Public parameter, and in the Usage
box, choose Public Parameter.
4. On the right, in the Properties pane, expand Parameter Connections, and
click New Connection.
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