Format PLC Output Buffer Data Format Dialog

This dialog, which can be launched by either pressing the Edit button in the Properties or double-clicking the block, is used to define the data description for the Format PLC Output Buffer block. To add a pin, press the New Pin button in the top-right of the table.

Setting	Description
Byte Array Length	Defines the array length property. This value is only editable if Automatic Array Length is disabled.
Automatic Array Length	Specifies whether or not the length of the output byte array will always be set to the smallest possible value. Disable to define a custom output byte array length.
Format According to FFP Protocol	Specifies whether or not PLC protocol formatting (FFP) will be applied to the data. When enabled, the specific PLC formatting defined in the Protocol selection will automatically be applied to the block.
Protocol	Specifies the type of PLC protocol (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, SLMP or Custom) to apply, which determines the endianness and byte swapping that will be applied to the data. Select Custom to create a non-protocol specific formatting.
Endianness	Specifies the type of endianness to apply (Little Endian or Big Endian) when the selected protocol is Custom. This setting is automatically set for all other protocols.
Swap bytes in 16-bit words	Specifies whether or not to use byte swapping when the selected protocol is Custom. If enabled, the bytes are swapped for 2-byte words.
Name	Defines the name of the output pin.
Type	Defines the pin type: PLC Data Type Pin (.NET) Type Length in Bytes (on the PLC) Endianness Applied Byte Swapping Applied Single bit Boolean 1 No No Single byte Byte 1 No No 16-bit signed integer Short 2 Yes Yes 16-bit unsigned integer Integer 2 Yes Yes 32-bit signed integer Integer 4 Yes Yes 32-bit unsigned integer Long 4 Yes Yes 64-bit signed integer Long 8 Yes Yes 64-bit unsigned integer Decimal 8 Yes Yes 32-bit floating point Double 4 Yes Yes 64-bit floating point Double 8 Yes Yes ASCII Text String Various No Yes Byte Array Byte[ ] Various No Yes
Byte Offset	Specifies the 0-based index of the data to parse in the byte array.
Length in Bytes	Specifies the length of the data, in bytes.
Bit Offset	Specifies the bit address.
Show as Pin	Specifies whether or not the parameter will be displayed as a pin.
Value	Specifies the value to use when the parameter is not displayed as a pin. This setting is disabled if Show as Pin is enabled.