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11.0 EasyBuilder Operations
11.1 Project Operations
11.1.1 Compiling a Project
Before a project can be Simulated or downloaded it must be compiled. Compiling is the process used to convert the graphic
screen information and object information into a data the units processor can understand. During this process the code is
optimized and reduced. This is why large *.epj project files can fit into the HMI memory. The result is the small *.eob object
file. It is this file that is downloaded to the unit or accessed for simulation.
Note:
If the
Automatic save and compile at download and simulate
checkbox in the
Option
|
Window Property …
menu settings is checked, a project is automatically saved and compiled before simulation or download.
A project must be saved before compiling.
To compile a project:
1. Select the
Compile tool or select
Compile …
from the
Tools
menu.
The Project
*.epj
name and resultant compiled
*.eob
file names are shown in the
Compiling
dialog. Make sure this is the
correct project to compile.
2. Click on the
Compile
button.
Note:
As the project is compiled, data or error messages are displayed in the text field. Once the compile is finished,
the project file sizes are listed. If the
Total size
value is greater than the available HMI memory, the project cannot be
downloaded properly. This is true even if it can be simulated without problems.
3. Click on the
Close
button to exit the Compiling dialog.
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