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3. Right-click the external source, then select the "Generate blocks from source" command
in the shortcut menu.
Note
Mnemonics
Under "Tools > Settings > General settings > Mnemonics" ensure that you have selected
English as language for the Getting Started configuration example.
The setting in the TIA Portal must always match the mnemonics used in the source. The
generation process will not be successful if the appropriate setting was not selected.
Result
You have successfully generated blocks from an external source.
Further information about external sources of the PLC basic program system library can be
found in the SINUMERIK 840D sl Basic Functions Manual.
SINUMERIK STEP 7 Toolbox V14 SP1
Configuration Manual, 05/2017
Programming the PLC
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