These commands generate output from your Sequence programs. They convert your visual diagrams into PLC code, documentation, or translated files ready for your target platform.
Generates code for the configured PLC target platform. The output format depends on the automationview.export.defaultFormat setting and the installed translation extensions.
To run this command:
AutomationView writes the output file to your project folder. The file format is determined by the active translation provider and the automationview.export.defaultFormat setting.
You need at least one translation extension installed (for example, the CODESYS extension) to generate PLC code. See Extensions.
Exports the currently open Sequence diagram as a PDF document. The PDF preserves the visual layout of the diagram and is suitable for printing or sharing with colleagues who do not use AutomationView.
To run this command:
You can also toggle Print Mode first to adjust the diagram layout before exporting. See Toggle Print Mode.
Translates the currently open .seq file into the configured output format using the active translation provider. This command is equivalent to Generate PLC Code but applies only to the active file.
To run this command:
The Translate button also appears in the editor title bar when a .seq file is open and a translation provider is installed.
Stops watch mode for the current editing session. Watch mode automatically re-translates the sequence on every save. This command suspends it without permanently disabling it in settings.
To run this command:
To permanently disable watch mode, set automationview.translation.watchMode to false in your settings.
Exports every sequence in the project as individual translated files. This is the same as running Translate to Target Language on all .seq files at once.
To run this command:
You can also click the Export All button in the Machine Explorer panel title bar.
This command requires a translation provider extension to be installed.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Generate PLC Code | Generate code for the target PLC platform |
| Export PDF | Export the Sequence diagram as a PDF |
| Translate to Target Language | Translate the active sequence file |
| Stop Live Translation | Suspend watch mode for the current session |
| Export All Sequences | Translate and export all sequences at once |