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The Watches are variable that are shown into the dedicated IDE window. This is useful to analyze run-time values during PLC running. Users can debug projects checking variable and I/O values when PLC process programs. Watches can be added or removed on-the-fly

 

ide_watch_window_example

 

Watches can be added simply following the listed operations

 

•Select a component on the diagram with the mouse's left button
•Access the context menu clicking over it with the mouse's right button
•Click on the Add Watch command

 

Here is a sample image of the adding sequence

 

ide_watch_add

 

Once a variable is in the watch window its value will be automatically refreshed when the PLC is running.