The release 5.3 of the Symphony® programming tools from Selectron contain the following new functions in CAP1131:

• The new “List import” function is available for headers and POUs

This function makes it possible to import a list of variables directly into the project (e.g. list created by Excel)

• Import and export of configured PLC-Config nodes
Each CAN node can be exported separately. This enables the user to create a library of CAN nodes and to import the same nodes into different projects.

• Configurable detection of “Back Jumps” and “Unused Variables”

• Improved integration of “Visual Source Safe” and “Subversion”, and better support for ULibs in separate projects.
The ULibs can now be handled separately by the project and then integrated into the project. The separate ULib projects permit better version management of all elements.

• The “Content Assist” function helps you to write codes faster and more exactly.
A list of existing variables starting with the same letters is automatically displayed using the Ctrl & Space key combination.

• Automatic MOS update during the download of a project (external call on WDLD no longer needed).
If the MOS on the CPU is not identical to that on the CAP1131, the correct MOS is placed directly on the CPU after being confirmed.

• Improvement in global variable declaration.
If the variables are defined with addresses (%IX0.0.0.0), these can be transferred into PLC-Config automatically.

• Improved task pool editor
Double-clicking Task_Pool opens a window for simplifying setting the parameters of tasks.

• Automatic naming of FBD instances in the FBD editor
When a new FB is implemented, a name is automatically assigned to it.

• Sorting variables in the header by clicking on Class, Identifier, Type, Initial or Comment

• Alphabetical sorting of objects in the “Entry Data Monitoring” and “Monitor Header”

• ”Group” view for POU implementation and improved organization

• Expanded menu bar with new icons
Window organization horizontal, vertical or cascade. COM Port parameter settings

• Doubling the capacity of ST and C-editor to 64K
The MOS now contains the CPU 831-TG and the expansion modules AIT731-TG/12B, AAT731-TG/12B, CDT731-TG
TOP now also supports the CPU 831-TG.
New versions of the following software tools will be in the new release: CAP1131, ULib1131, WDLD1131, SysComPC, TOP1131, OPC1131, MOS.
The new release of Symphony® 5.3 will be available in the first quarter of 2009.