Rockwell Automation AutoMax Enhanced Ladder Editor - Manual (Page 67)

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Variables grouped on one force page can be unforced at the same
time. See Unforcing an Entire Force Page," section 5.12.7.
Tip
Selecting a variable from the Force Variables List fills the parameters
within the Current Selection group box with the information for the
variable.
5.12.4 About the Expanded Set/Force/Unforce Dialog Box
Additional options not available in the basic Set/Force/Unforce
Variables dialog box can be displayed by clicking More in the dialog
box. Use the resulting expanded dialog for:
D Viewing the Total Number of Forced Variables
D Viewing a List of Set or Forced Variables
D Unforcing an Entire Force Page
You can toggle back and forth between the basic and expanded
dialog boxes using the More and Less buttons.
5.12.5 Viewing the Total Number of Forced Variables
The Forced Variables group in the expanded Set/Force/Unforce
variables dialog box allows you to view the total number of forced
variables (Total Forced), which can be a maximum of 64. The total
forced is useful if you want to force a large number of variables and
need to keep track of how many more you can force or need to
determine if forced variables are present on other force pages.
5.12.6 Viewing a List of Set or Forced Variables
You can view a list of set or forced variables in the list box of the
expanded Set/Force/Unforce dialog box.
To view a list of set or forced variables
Step 1.
Make sure an online program window is open.
Step 2. From the Online menu, choose Set/Force/Unforce. The
Set/Force/Unforce dialog box is displayed.
Step 3. Click More.
Step 4. In the expanded Set/Force/Unforce dialog box, click Set
Variables or Forced Variables. The list of variables for this
edit session is displayed in the List box. Up to 64 set
variables are displayed on a set variables list. Up to 64
variables are stored on a forced variables list (16 per
force page). You can view only one page at a time.
5.12.7 Unforcing an Entire Force Page
You can unforce an entire page of forced variables. This option is
useful when you have grouped related forced variables together on
one page.
To unforce an entire force page
Step 1.
Make sure an online program window is open.