Rockwell Automation 2708-NAG Application Generation Software - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 3
Using Application Generator
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Using Application Generator
This chapter provides a detailed summary of how you can use AG to
generate your own custom applications. It includes:
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a concise summary of the keystrokes used by the program
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an explanation of variables as used in AG
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an explanation of each menu choice on the AG screens
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instructions for editing a program
The following list provides a summary of the special keystroke functions
recognized by AG.
Basic Control Key Functions
Commonly used keys for controlling the Applications Generator.
[ALT] R RUN the program starting at line 1 (ESC to stop).
[ALT] G Go (RUN) starting at this line.
[ALT] U Undo back to this line.
[ALT] E Edit the current program in full screen mode.
[ALT] V List the variables in the program.
[Up Arrow] Undo the previous line (if stepping) or up one line.
[Down Arrow] Execute the next line (if stepping) or down one line.
[INS] Toggles into single step mode.
[ESC] Stop running or abandon current operation
[DEL] Delete line or operation. Press twice.
[ENTER] Edit current operation.
Simulated Device Input Keys
[ALT] L Simulate input from bar code port (key entry).
[ALT H Simulate input from host computer (key entry).
[ALT] C Simulate input from COM1 RS-232 line (key entry).
[ALT] A Simulate input from COM2 RS-232 line (key entry).
[ALT] F
Select a DOS file to use for simulated inputs. Specify the input device by
entering the first letter of Laser, Host, Com, or Aux.
[ALT] N Simulate the next line of input from the response file (file entry).
Keystroke Summary