Version Information
Release Notes, Update information, Certifications and Frequently Asked Questions.
Concepts
Your first step into modern and powerful process visualization.
Deployment
Topics you need to know before using WinCC OA.
Security
Go beyond the norm in cybersecurity.
Engineering
Powerful tools for easy or complex engineering tasks.
Data Management
Classify, structure and archive your data.
Business Logic / Control
Endless possibilities in data processing for your projects.
- Introduction to CTRL
  An introduction to the product's own programming language Control(CTRL).
- Control Classes
  The overview of classes available in Control.
- Types of Control Functions
  An overview of the types of functions distinguished within Control.
- Control graphics
- CONTROL Functions
  - Functions A
  - Functions B
  - Functions C
  - Functions D
  - Functions E
  - Functions F
  - Functions G
  - Functions H
  - Functions I
  - Functions J
  - Functions K
  - Functions L
  - Functions M
    - makeATime()
      Returns an alert time in an internal time format incl. DP Identification.
    - makeDynAnytype()
      The function returns an dyn_anytype with n (n = the number of defined elements) elements.
    - makeDynATime()
      Returns a dynamic field of alert times.
    - makeDynBit32()
      Returns a dynamic field of 32 bit streams.
    - makeDynBit64()
      Returns a dynamic field of 64 bit streams.
    - makeDynBool()
      Returns a dynamic field of bits.
    - makeDynChar()
      Returns a dynamic field of characters.
    - makeDynFloat()
      Returns a dynamic field of floating-point numbers.
    - makeDynInt()
      Returns a dynamic field of integers.
    - makeDynLong()
      Returns a dynamic field of integers (64 bit).
    - makeDynMapping()
      Returns a dynamic array of mappings.
    - makeDynMixed()
      The function returns a mix with n (n = the number of defined elements) elements.
    - makeDynShape()
      Returns a dynamic array of shapes.
    - makeDynString()
      Returns a dynamic field of strings.
    - makeDynTime()
      Returns a dynamic array of internal times.
    - makeDynUInt()
      Returns a dynamic array of natural numbers.
    - makeDynULong()
      Returns a dynamic field of natural integers (64 bit).
    - makeError()
      The function returns an error (in an errClass variable) and shows an error message or an information message in accordance with the _errors.cat error message catalog in <wincc_oa_path>/msg/<lang>or an error or information message according to your own error catalog. If you use the first alternative in the example further on, you have to use the _errors.cat catalog. The second alternative allows you to use your own catalog file with your own error or information messages. In this way, the function can be used to handle own errors and to display own error and information messages.
    - makeMapping()
      Creates a mapping with key-value pairs.
    - makeNativePath()
      Converts a file path into a operating system specific file format.
    - makeTime()
      Returns a time or alert time in the internal time format.
    - makeUnixPath()
      Converts a path to a Unix "/" path.
    - mappingClear()
      Deletes all entries of a mapping.
    - mappingGetKey()
      Returns the key with a specified index.
    - mappingGetValue()
      Returns the value (of a mapping) with a specified index.
    - mappingHasKey()
      Checks if the "key" exists in a mapping.
    - mappingKeys()
      Returns an array with all keys of a mapping.
    - mappinglen()
      Returns the length of a mapping (associative array).
    - mappingRemove()
      Deletes the entry (of a mapping) with a specified "key".
    - maxFLOAT()
      Returns the value of the MAX_FLOAT constant: 1.7976931348623e+308.
    - maxINT()
      Returns the value of the MAX_INT constant: 2147483647.
    - maxLONG()
      Returns the value of the MAX_LONG constant: 9223372036854775807.
    - maxTIME()
      Returns the value of the MAX_TIME constant.
    - maxUINT()
      Returns the value of the MAX_UINT constant: 4294967295.
    - maxULONG()
      Returns the value of the MAX_ULONG constant: 18446744073709551615.
    - mcConnectAsset()
      Connects a MindSphere Asset with its counterpart on the MindSphere Server. If an asset is connected for the first time, the asset is onboarded.
    - mcDeleteAsset()
      Removes a MindSphere Asset from the CtrlMindConnect Ctrl Extension.
    - mcNewAsset()
      Makes a MindSphereAsset available in the CtrlMindConnect Ctrl Extension for further operations.
    - mcUploadValues()
      Uploads the data to the MindSphere Server.
    - milliSecond()
      Returns the milliseconds of a time.
    - minFLOAT()
      Returns the value of the MIN_FLOAT constant: -1.7976931348623e+308
    - minINT()
      Returns the value of the MIN_INT constant:-2147483648.
    - minLONG()
      Returns the value of the MIN_LONG constant: -9223372036854775808 .
    - minTIME()
      Returns the value of the MIN_TIME constant.
    - minUINT()
      Returns the value of the MIN_UINT constant: 0.
    - minULONG()
      Returns the value of the MIN_ULONG constant: 0.
    - minute()
      Returns the minutes of a time.
    - mkdir()
      Creates a directory with a specified name.
    - moduleAddAction()
      Adds a new action to a self-created menu in the Script Editor or module GEDI .
    - moduleAddDockModule()
      Adds a new dock module to a GEDI or VISION module or to the Script Editor.
    - moduleAddMenu()
      Adds a new menu to Script Editor or GEDI module.
    - moduleAddSubMenu()
      Adds a new submenu to the Script Editor or GEDI module.
    - moduleAddToolBar()
      Adds a new toolbar to the Script Editor or GEDImodule.
    - moduleGetAction()
      Returns the state of a selected attribute for a menu entry.
    - moduleHide()
      The given module is used as a initial point to search for the top level window that is then hidden. In case of an embedded module, it will not be hidden, but instead its container module window will be.
    - moduleIsFullScreen()
      The function checks if the given module is full screen.
    - moduleIsMaximized()
      The function checks if the given module is maximized.
    - moduleIsMinimized()
      The function checks if the given module is minimized.
    - moduleIsVisible()
      The function checks if the given module is visible.
    - moduleLower()
      Replaces the function lowerModule() as of the version 3.8.
    - moduleMaximize()
      The given module is used as a initial point to search for the top level window that is then maximized (titlebar and taskbar will be displayed). In case of an embedded module, not the embedded module but its container module will be maximized.
    - moduleMinimize()
      The given module is used as a initial point to search for the top level window that is then minimized. In case of an embedded module, it will not be minimized, but instead its container module window will be.
    - ModuleOff()
      Closes a module.
    - moduleOff()
      Closes a module without connection to the Event Manager.
    - ModuleOn()
      Opens a new module.
    - moduleOn()
      Opens a new module without connection to the event manager.
    - ModuleOnWithPanel()
      This function opens a new module containing the specified root panel in the right size.
    - moduleOriginalSize()
      Resizes the panel to its original size.
    - moduleRaise()
      Replaces the function raiseModule() as of the version 3.8.
    - moduleResizeDocks()
      Resizes the listed modules to the listed sizes.
    - moduleRestore()
      The given module is used as an initial point to search for the top level window that is then restored. In case of an embedded module, it will not be restored, but instead its container module window will be.
    - moduleRestoreState()
      Restores the settings of the mainwindows toolbars and dockwidgets from a blob.
    - moduleSaveState()
      Saves the current state of the mainmodules toolbars and dockwidgets. See moduleRestoreState() to reapply the state.
    - moduleSetAction()
      Changes a selected attribute state of a menu or sub-menu entry, which was added using ControlE_R/moduleAddAction.html.
    - moduleShow()
      The given module is used as a initial point to search for the top level window that is then shown. In case of an embedded module, it will not be shown, but instead its container module window will be.
    - moduleShowFullScreen()
      The given module is used as a initial point to search for the top level window that is then enlarged to full screen (titlebar and taskbar are hidden). In case of an embedded module, not the embedded module but its container module will be enlarged.
    - month()
      Returns the month of a time.
    - moveFile()
      Moves the specified file or directory to the target directory.
    - moveModule()
      Moves a module to an arbitrary position on the screen.
    - mpGetMasterDpeForDpe()
      Returns the master datapoint for the given DP.
    - mpHasDpeConfig()
      Checks whether the given datapoint possesses a specific config or not.
    - msc_createFav()
      This function should be implemented if you close a user interface and want to save the last screen configuration.
    - msc_FavMenu()
      This function opens a popup menu with all favourites of the current user.
    - msc_movePanel()
      You can use the function to move a panel to an arbitrary screen.
    - msc_moveToNextScreen()
      You can use the function to move a panel to the next screen.
    - msc_moveToPrevScreen()
      You can use the function to move a panel to the previous screen.
    - msgCatEditor()
      The function opens the catalog editor.
    - msgToJs()
      This function is used to transfer data from Control to the JavaScript interface of the WebView EWO as response to the toCtrl() function.
    - myDisplayName()
      Returns the display the user is currently using.
    - myManId()
      Returns the manager ID as a number. The number contains coded the system, replica, type and number.
    - myManNum()
      Returns the manager number of the UI manager.
    - myManType()
      Returns the type of the current manager.
    - myModuleName()
      Returns the name of the current module.
    - myPanelName()
      Returns the name of the current panel.
    - myParameter()
      Queries the value of a dollar parameter.
    - myReduHost()
      Returns the host name of the Event Manager this manager is connected to.
    - myReduHostNum()
      Returns 1 or 2 (host number) in a redundant system depending on the connection to the Event Manager (manager 1 or 2) (for example, eventHost = "host1$host2"). In a non-redundant configuration it always returns 1.
    - myUiDpName()
      Returns the name of the user interface datapoint.
    - myUiNumber()
      Returns the number of the UI manager.
    - myWindowId()
      Returns the identification number of the current window.
  - Functions N
  - Functions O
  - Functions P
  - Functions Q
  - Functions R
  - Functions S
  - Functions T
  - Functions U
  - Functions V
  - Functions W
  - Functions X
  - Functions Y
  - Functions Z
- CtrlExtension
  The CtrlExtension allows the addition of custom C++ code.
- CTRL Debugger
  You can use the CTRL debugger to debug the Control programming language. The debugger can be used via its own panel, which also enables the monitoring and setting of variable values during the execution of a script.
- SQL in CONTROL
  The database functions enable you to quickly carry out value queries on datapoints and elements.
- WinCC OA JavaScript Manager for Node.js
  The WinCC OA JavaScript Manager for Node.js is a manager that allows for the integration of the TypeScript/JavaScript runtime environment Node.js into WinCC OA.
- API Manager
  The WinCC OA API (Application Programming Interface) offers a number of functions adding special Managers to this process control system.
Data Visualization
User interfaces, Trends and Reports for every purpose and device.
Southbound Interfaces
The process connection to the actual machines/sensors.
Northbound Interfaces
Your portal to the cloud or supervising systems.
Web Connectivity / Network Interfaces
Data exchange, APIs and web technologies
User Management
All about authorization, authentication and login-customization.
Availability
How to get your system uptime to the maximum.
Reporting
Create state of the art project reports without limits.
Addons
Useful tools and enhancements for special demands.
Reference Tables
Detailed and extensive content for special project adaptation.
Videos & Tutorials
Explore the capabilities of WinCC OA with our carefully selected collection of video tutorials and guides.
eLearning
Build Your Expertise Step by Step
Documentation
Basic information about terms and functions within the documentation.
Support & Services
An experienced team of support agents, consultants and trainers are ready to facilitate active partnerships with our customers, so they can profit from our comprehensive service.
Disclaimer
A brief clarification of liability exclusions or legal notices.
SIMATIC WinCC OA World
Explore the World of WinCC OA and Stay updated with the latest product news

msgCatEditor()

The function opens the catalog editor.

Synopsis

int msgCatEditor(string catalog);

Parameter


Parameter	Description
catalog	The name of the catalog file that is created.

Return value

The function returns 0 if it was successfully executed and in case of errors -1.

Description

The function opens the catalog editor and creates a catalog file with the specified name. Entries can be added and saved in the editor. The file is saved in the WinCC_OA_Proj/msg/[language] directory.

Example

main(mapping event)


{


  string cat = "_errors";


  int i = msgCatEditor(cat);


  DebugN(i, "Catalog:", cat);


}

The example opens the catalog editor and creates a catalog file with the name _errors. Rows can be added via the cat editor add row button. Row below the selected row via the cat editor add row below button. Save the file via the save the cat file button.

Figure: Message catalog editor

cat editor

Assignment

Graphics functions