8 editing multiple programs – Rockwell Automation AutoMax Enhanced Ladder Editor User Manual

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1.7

Editing Different Parts of the Same

Program Using Split Windows

A program window may be split into two horizontal panes. Any

editing done in one pane is reflected in the other.
Each pane can be scrolled independently using its own vertical

scroll bar.

To view different parts of the same program using the Split

command
Step 1.

From the Window menu, choose Split. The cursor turns

into a split pointer, a combination up arrow and down

arrow.

Step 2.

Using the mouse or the up and down arrow keys,

position the cursor at the point in the program where you

would like to split the screen.

Step 3.

Press ENTER or click the mouse button once to position

the split between the panes.

To view different parts of the same program by clicking on the

splitter bar
D While pointing to the splitter bar, press the left mouse button,

drag the splitter bar to the desired location, and release the

button.

To remove the splitter bar
D Click on the splitter bar and drag it to the top or bottom of the

window.

or
D DoubleĆclick anywhere on the splitter bar.

1.8

Editing Multiple Programs

You can edit multiple programs (up to 15) within the Editor at the

same time. Each program has its own window. Only one window at

a time can be the active window, which you can identify by the

highlighted title bar and rung status area.

To edit multiple ladder programs from the Task Manager
Step 1.

From the Task Manager, select each ladder program that

you want to edit.

Step 2.

From the Task Menu, choose Edit. The files you selected

are opened along with the Editor.

Step 3.

From the Editor's Window menu, select Tile or Cascade.

All nonĆminimized programs are arranged within the

Ladder Editor window. Or, use the mouse to arrange the

windows on the desktop.

Step 4.

Click on the program window to make it active before

editing the program.

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