How do you access newly created tags within EasyBuilder Pro?

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how to include plc internals into hmi (side) ??

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Hi @mike_c_56,

To generate and import a Codesys tag file, please follow the instructions shown within this tutorial: Link

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I used the TCPSlave I/O mapping to put tag names on all I/O points. That worked fine, I use my tags in the PLC logic and HMI objects. When I create an internal logic bit (plc coil), what action must I take to include these tags on the HMI side? I did not see a place for internal coils in the TCPSlave mapping tool. My internals appear in the variable list of the PLC. I then did a “build” and then “login with download”. What step have I missed?

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Hi @mike_c_56,

If the tags “zz_temp00” and “zz_temp01” were added recently, I would advise the following:

  1. Delete the “Symbol Configuration” object within your project tree:
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  2. Create a new “Symbol Configuration” object:
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  3. Download the application to your built-in Codesys.
  4. Ensure that the required variables are selected within the “Symbol Configuration” object:
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  5. Within the “Build” menu, click “Generate Code”:
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  6. Import the new latest tag file into EasyBuilder Pro:
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Thanks Brendon. What I was missing was step 6 from above (import tags).
I thought the build and download steps would push the tags over. Not so.

Appreciate your help, once again. :+1: Mike.

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