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See: Add Briefcase
Use a Briefcase FB to hide other Function-Blocks from the graphic-area.
You can use one Briefcase FB to hide all of the other Function-Blocks. However, I usually add a Briefcase FB for those Function-Blocks that are connected together with wires.
You can also hide Briefcase FBs inside a different Briefcase FB.
Open the Briefcase FB dialog-box:
The Briefcase dialog-box is now open. |
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Display Options
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Add / Remove Function-Blocks
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Add FBs to the Briefcase
Remove FBs from the Briefcase:
Arrange FBs in the Briefcase Display Window.
The FBs are now arranged in a linear array in the graphic-area. You may need to drag FBs to arrange the FBs within the linear array. Add all FBs that are connected with wires 'upstream' of a FB
The FBs that are upstream (connected to its input-connector) are now in the Function-Block box. Add all FBs that are connected with wires 'downstream' of a FB
The FBs that are 'downstream' (connected to its output-connector) are now in the Function-Block box. Remove all FBs from the Briefcase
The FBs are now in the graphic-area |
Example:
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•Briefcase FB and label: Lifter Mech. •The Briefcase Display Window •The window will re-size as you drag, add, or remove Function-Blocks. •Drag the Briefcase FB Note: When you open a model, Briefcase FBs stack on top of each other at the top of the graphic area. You must drag each Briefcase FB to separate them, again. |