Para Rename Option

[vince2e]

Hey guys,

--Renaming Function--
Is there a reason why a DPT,DP, or DPE isn't automatically renamed in local project files? This functionality is definitely needed after you rename a datapoint.

--Cross Reference Function--
The cross-referencing function is very nice, but it's hidden under the rename option. Wouldn't that function would be better suited in the main para window? Users will want to use it during development, testing, debug, etc. ; not just when they're renaming a DP.
Will this functionality be expanded upon? Such as:
1. Identify the script and line number where the DP exist
2. A 'go-to' function that opens the script, goes to the line number, and highlights the desired DP,etc.
3. Display the current value of the DP during runtime

[leoknipp]

Vincent Touhey wrote:

Hey guys,

--Renaming Function--
Is there a reason why a DPT,DP, or DPE isn't automatically renamed in local project files? This functionality is definitely needed after you rename a datapoint.

An automatic renaming functions in project files is not planned for the future as far as I know.

--Cross Reference Function--
The cross-referencing function is very nice, but it's hidden under the rename option. Wouldn't that function would be better suited in the main para window? Users will want to use it during development, testing, debug, etc. ; not just when they're renaming a DP.
Will this functionality be expanded upon? Such as:
1. Identify the script and line number where the DP exist
2. A 'go-to' function that opens the script, goes to the line number, and highlights the desired DP,etc.
3. Display the current value of the DP during runtime

As the function is normally only needed when renaming a datapoint it is not visible in the main window.
Showing the line where the datapoint needs to be changed is not possible all the time in a WinCC OA standard editor. E.g. if the datapoint is used as $-parameter and passed to a reference you would have to open the panel file in a text editor to show the occurence.
A datapoint does not have a current value as it is only the root node, therefore you cannot display a value.

Best Regards
Leopold Knipp
Senior Support Specialist

[nmnogueira]

In addition to what Mr. Knipp said, you can use the Search tool (View > Search Window) to perform a cross-reference of a DP