Open a routine

Open a routine to change or remove ladder diagram components. In an explorer, ladder diagram routines are preceded by FTDStudioLadderV1.
  1. On the explorer bar, select System icon
    System
    .
  2. In
    System
    , expand the
    FactoryTalk Smart Object
     and program.
  3. Double-click the routine to open. The editor for the routine opens.
    TIP:
    • To open a ladder diagram routine from the
      Execution
      explorer, in
      Execution
      , expand the task to select the routine.
    • The title bar of the editor displays the scope of the routine and the routine name. Hover over a tab to see the full name of the routine.
    • If the routine is a controller-scoped, "Controller" appears on the title bar. If the routine is not controller-scoped, the name of the program appears on the title bar. To open a controller-scoped routing from the
      Execution
      explorer, expand the task and program and then double-click the routine.
    • Depending on the state of the routine, an additional character may appear in the title. For example, * indicates that the routine is dirty or was modified.
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