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Chapter 15: Using Macros: 35 topics
  1. 15.1Types of Macros
  2. Working with Macros
  3. 15.2.1Creating Macros
  4. 15.2.2Opening and Closing Macros
  5. 15.2.3Naming and Finding a Macro
  6. 15.2.4Deleting a macro
  7. 15.2.5Saving and Exporting Macros
  8. 15.2.6Macro Settings in the Dialog
  9. 15.3Writing Native Scripts
  10. 15.3.1Native Script Editor Window
  11. 15.3.2Native Script Command Properties Tool Window
  12. Native Script Commands and Examples
  13. 15.4.1Native Script Notations and Terminology
  14. 15.4.2Data Transfer
  15. 15.4.3Arithmetic Operation
  16. 15.4.4Logical Operation
  17. 15.4.5Calculation
  18. 15.4.6Data Conversion
  19. 15.4.7Conditional Operation
  20. 15.4.8Program Control
  21. 15.4.9Timer Operation
  22. 15.4.10Keypad Operation
  23. 15.4.11Recipe Operation
  24. 15.4.12Data Logger Operation
  25. 15.4.13Communication Operation
  26. 15.4.14System Service
  27. 15.4.14.1Calculating Relative Humidity
  28. 15.4.15Screen Operation
  29. 15.4.16File Operation
  30. 15.4.17Comparison
  31. 15.4.18Print Operation
  32. 15.4.19Sound Operation
  33. 15.4.20String Operation
  34. 15.4.21Math Operation
  35. 15.4.22Run Operation
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Section 15.4.22 · Chapter 15: Using Macros

Run Operation

■ RUN

Format RUN(P1)
Function Runs the executable P1 which is on the same PC. This command is only available for the runtime software on the PC.
P1 (I/A) The name of the executable to be run.
Example 1 RUN "ABC.exe" /* Run the program ABC */
Example 2 $U10 = "XYZ.bat"
RUN ($U10) /* Run the batch file XYZ */

■ RUNW

Format P1 = RUNW(P2)
Function Runs the executable P2 which is on the same PC and saves the result in P1. Note that the macro command following this one will not be executed until the program is closed. This command is only available for the runtime software on the PC.
P1 (I) The word to receive the result.
P2 (I/A) The name of the executable to be run.
Example 1 $U10 = RUNW "ABC.exe" /* Run the program ABC and use $U10 to get the result. */
IF $U10 == 0 /* If the result is 0 then run the batch file XYZ. */
$U20 = "XYZ.bat"
$U11 = RUNW ($U20) /* Run the batch file XYZ. */
ENDIF

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Source.Section 15.4.22 of the PM Designer Software User Manual, Edition 2.0, © Cermate Technologies Inc. (www.cermate.com, service@cermate.com). Reproduced online, with the manual's own figures, by TSL Automation Solutions, authorised Cermate distributor, for users of Cermate HMI panels. PM Designer and PanelMaster are trademarks of Cermate Technologies Inc.

Text and figures are the manufacturer's and may describe features your panel or software version does not have. For a plain-language introduction read the PM Designer guide; for help with a specific panel contact TSL Automation.