Add an Action to a Sequential Function Chart

You need to add an action to your Sequential Function Chart for each action that is performed by the program, for example, for each output that writes a value to a point.

To add an action to an SFC:

1. Display the Actions Tab on a Sequential Function Chart.

   

2. Right-click on a row in the Actions tab.
   A context sensitive menu is displayed.
3. Select the Add option.
   The Add Action window is displayed.

   

4. Enter the name for the new action. We recommend that you enter a name that indicates the purpose of the action.
5. Select the OK button to confirm the entry. The Add Action window is closed and the action is added to the list in the Actions tab.
6. Select the action in the Actions tab. Keep the left-hand mouse button pressed down.
7. Drag the action onto a Step or Action that is to be associated with the action on the SFC, then release the left-hand mouse button.
   The action is added to the SFC.

You can define the configuration of the action by right-clicking on it and selecting the Edit option from the context sensitive menu (see Edit an Action on a Sequential Function Chart).