Open a routine
Open a routine to change or remove ladder diagram components. In an explorer, ladder diagram routines are preceded by
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![Ladder Icon](/content/dam/dita/en/factorytalk-design-studio/current/online-help/topics/graphics/ftdstudioladderv1.png/_jcr_content/renditions/original)
- On the explorer bar, selectSystem.
- InSystem, expand theFactoryTalk Smart Objectand program.
- Double-click the routine to open. The editor for the routine opens.TIP:
- To open a ladder diagram routine from theExecutionexplorer, inExecution, 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 theExecutionexplorer, 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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