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CICON Options

General

Location of Project Folder

ItemDescription
Location of Project FolderChanges the location of the current project.

Startup Setting

ItemDescription
Open last projectOpens the previously opened project when launching CICON.
Open last programOpens the previously opened programs when launching CICON.
Hide variable tableCloses the Variable Editor window when launching CICON.
Hide update newsCloses the changelog when launching CICON.
Enable upgrade noticeNotifies of new software when launching CICON.
Do NOT check versionIgnores checking the current CICON version.
Hide splash logoDisables the splash logo when launching CICON.
Hide DPI settings screenCloses the DPI settings screen when launching CICON.
Loader comm. delay (+50ms)Enables a 50ms delay for the loader comm. when launching CICON.
Automatically add CardInit ProgramsEnables card initialization programs when launching CICON.
Disable file encryption functionDisables the file encryption function.

U/I Setting

ItemDescription
Hide online status tabRemoves the online status bar from appearing.
Disable popup dialog messageDisables popup messages when a status changes.
Disable task bar statusDisables the task bar status for CICON.
Display by module name (Tree)Displays the module information by the name in the project window.

General Setting

ItemDescription
Compile before downloadCompiles the project before downloading to the PLC.
Enable auto-saveEnables auto-saving of the project based on the interval time.
Backup SizeSelects the backup size for the project.
Compare after downloading projectCompares the downloaded project after downloading to the PLC.
Auto-check device usageChecks the usage of data registers.
Compare after uploading projectCompares the uploaded project after uploading from the PLC.
Hide project copy (upload)Disables the project copy window when uploading a project form the PLC.
Start without displaying programStarts CICON without displaying a program.

Download Setting

ItemDescription
Do NOT download variablesIgnores variables when downloading a project.
Disable download descriptionDisables the download description window when downloading a project.
Download all Function Block info.Downloads all Function Block information when downloading a project.
Disable PID set value offset warningDisables the PID program set value offset warning message.
Download original projectDownloads the original project for the high-speed PLC.

LD Editor

General Setting

ItemDescription
Display arrow after inserting a symbolDisplays the return arrow after running the insert command.
Display description window after inserting a commandDisplays the description window after running the insert command.
Disable duplicate coil warning messageDisables the "Duplicate coil" warning if there are two or more of the same coils per program.
Disable delete empty rungs messageDisables the "Delete empty rungs" warning if there are incomplete rungs.
Hide program title when printingRemoves the program title when printing.
Display device list when inserting contactsDisplays the data register list when inserting a contact.
Display variable list when inserting contactsDisplays the variable list when inserting a contact.
Do NOT insert "END" instruction automaticallyDisables the END instruction placement in each new program by default.
Do NOT check for duplicate coilsDisables checking for duplicate coils when compiling the programs.
Use Enter key to toggle monitoringUses the Enter key to enable or disable monitoring.
Use index register redundant coil
Set monitoring period (default: 20ms)Sets the default monitoring period.
Prevent download/online edit if duplicate coil existsPrevents online-edit downloading if a duplicate coil exists in the program.
Disable index register mode
Keep editing after canceling the run
Draw block instruction
Allow dots for device inputDisplays BOOL data registers with a period (".").
Do not delete empty commentsPrevents empty comments being deleted when compiling.
Use quick editorUses the quick editor.
Follow quick editor
Display LD editor toolbarToggles the display of the ladder diagram toolbar.
Use old LD Editor styleUses the old style for the ladder diagram toolbar.
Organize rungs on compileOrganizes the rungs when the project is compiled.
Enable zoom functionEnables the use of zooming in or out in CICON.
Display "PEND" instructionDisplays the PEND instruction in the ladder.
Show comment numberDisplays the comment number next to the comment.
Select column sizeSets the column size for the ladder.
Display Modbus tooltipDisplays the corresponding Modbus address when hovering over a data register.

Font

ItemDescription
FontChanges the font style in the ladder diagram editor.
SizeChanges the font size in the ladder diagram editor.

Scan Color

ItemDescription
SettingChanges the colors for different editing modes.
Opens the Scan Program Color Setting menu.

SFC Editor

General Setting

ItemDescription
SFC input screen dialog without descriptionDisplays the Sequential Function Chart screen without descriptions.
Display SFC editor toolbarDisplays the Sequential Function Chart editor toolbar.
LD Program: Disable "Overwrite" warning messageDisables the "Overwrite" warning message.
LD Program: Disable "Delete" confirmation messageDisables the "Delete" confirmation message.
LD Program: Hide symbol characterPrevents the symbol character from displaying.
SFC Instruction: Disable "Delete" confirmation messageDisables the "Delete confirmation message.
Clear LD program after SFC instruction changesClears the ladder diagram program after the Sequential Function Chart program changes.
Maintain LD programming history when SFC cursor movesRetains the ladder diagram programming when the Sequential Function Chart cursor moves.
SFC editor widthSets the width of the Sequential Function Chart editor.
Symbol characterSets the symbol character for ladder diagram.

Font

ItemDescription
FontChanges the font style in the Sequential Function Chart editor.

Font Color

ItemDescription
Font ColorChanges the colors for different editing modes.
Opens the Color Setting menu.

FB Option

General Setting

ItemDescription
Display data type for scan programDisplays the BOOL, WORD, DWORD, or REAL data types for a scan program.
Disable "Select a CPU type" message when exporting a Function BlockDisables the "Select a CPU type" message when exporting a Function Block.
Uncollapse User Library Tree when project is openedUncollapses the User Library tree when the project is open.
Enable "Select a CPU type" message when adding a Function BlockDisplays the "Select a CPU type" message when adding a Function Block.
Display variable and comment (Enable: Comment, Disable: Variable)Enables comments and disables variables or enables comments and disables variables.
Default Function Block name (Default: FB)Sets the default Function Block name.

Variable Setting

ItemDescription
Default input variable name (Max: 16 characters)Sets the default input variable name.
Default output variable name (Max: 16 characters)Sets the default output variable name.
Default I/O variable name (Max: 16 characters)Sets the default I/O variable name.
Default empty Function Block properties (Max: 6 characters)Sets the default display for words with empty Function Block properties.

Font

ItemDescription
FontChanges the font for Function Blocks.

Color Setting

ItemDescription
Color Setting DialogChanges the colors for different editing modes.
Opens the Color Setting menu.

ST Program

Screen Display Settings

ItemDescription
Local variable display (100 ~ 500)Changes the local variable display amount.
Global variable display (100 ~ 10,000)Changes the global variable display amount.

General Setting

ItemDescription
Register and retain local variablesRegisters and retains local variables.
Register and retain global variablesRegisters and retains global variables.
Local variable default data typeSets the default data type for local variables.
Global variable default data typeSets the default data type for global variables.
Array (local/global) default data typeSets the default data type for arrays.
Struct (local/global) default data typeSets the default data type for structs.
Enter full form after auto-completing instructionsEnters the full form for auto-completing an instruction.

ST / Variable Color Setting

ItemDescription
Color SettingsChanges the colors for different editing modes.
Opens the Color Setting menu.

Hot Key

Binding

GroupItemDescription
PresetDefault SetupReverts the hot key to default.
Hot KeyRe-Assign or Un-AssignReassigns or unassign an existing hot key.
GroupItemDescription
FileNew ProjectBinds a hot key to create a new project.
FileOpen ProjectBinds a hot key to open a project.
FileClose ProjectBinds a hot key to close a project.
FileClone/Copy ProjectBinds a hot key to copy a project.
FileNew ProgramBinds a hot key to create a new program.
FileOpen ProgramBinds a hot key to open a program.
FileClose ProgramBinds a hot key to close a program.
FileSave ProgramBinds a hot key to save a program.
FileSave Program AsBinds a hot key to save a program as a new name.
FileSave AllBinds a hot key to save all programs.
FileAdd a ProgramBinds a hot key to add a program.
FileDelete a ProgramBinds a hot key to delete a program.
FileRestore ProgramBinds a hot key to restore a program.
FileImport ProgramBinds a hot key to import a program.
FilePrintBinds a hot key to print the program.
FilePreviewBinds a hot key to preview the program.
FilePrint SetupBinds a hot key to view the printer set up.
FilePage SetupBinds a hot key to view the page set up.
FileProgram PropertiesBinds a hot key to view the program properties.
FileProject PropertiesBinds a hot key to view the project properties.
FileExitBinds a hot key to close the project.
GroupSubgroupItemDescription
EditInsert RowBinds a hot key to insert a new row above the existing row into the program.
EditInsert Next RowBinds a hot key to insert a new row below the existing row into the program.
EditDelete RowBinds a hot key to delete the existing row from the program.
EditSpace ColumnBinds a hot key to space the columns in a program.
EditArrange RungBinds a hot key to arrange the rungs of a ladder diagram program.
EditDevice DescriptionBinds a hot key to toggle the description of a data register.
EditProgram Line-UpBinds a hot key to line up the program.
EditRemove All CommentsBinds a hot key to delete all comments from a program.
EditCopy With VariablesBinds a hot key to copy data registers with variable names.
EditLDArrowBinds a hot key to make the cursor arrow appear.
EditLDHorizontal LineBinds a hot key to insert a horizontal line into the program.
EditLDVertical LineBinds a hot key to insert a vertical line into the program.
EditLDDelete Vertical LineBinds a hot key to delete a vertical line from the program.
EditLDInvertBinds a hot key to insert an inversion item into the program.
EditLDa ContactBinds a hot key to insert a normally open contact into the program.
EditLDb ContactBinds a hot key to insert a normally closed contact into the program.
EditLDPulse PBinds a hot key to insert a positive transition-sensing contact into the program.
EditLDPulse FBinds a hot key to insert a negative transition-sensing contact into the program.
EditLDCoilBinds a hot key to insert a coil into the program.
EditLDInstructionBinds a hot key to insert an instruction into the program.
EditLDCommentBinds a hot key to insert a comment into the program.
EditLDContact IncBinds a hot key to insert a contact inc into the program.
GroupSubgroupItemDescription
SearchFind and ReplaceBinds a hot key to find and replace an item in the program.
SearchFind PrevBinds a hot key to find the previous occurrence of an item in the program.
SearchFind NextBinds a hot key to find the next occurrence of an item in the program.
SearchFind AllGoto StepBinds a hot key to navigate to a step in the program.
SearchFind AllGoto StatementBinds a hot key to navigate to a statement in the program.
GroupSubgroupItemDescription
ViewToolbarBinds a hot key to toggle the toolbar.
ViewStatus BarBinds a hot key to toggle the status bar.
ViewProject WindowBinds a hot key to toggle the project window.
ViewMessage WindowBinds a hot key to toggle the message window.
ViewIL Editor ToolbarBinds a hot key to toggle the instruction list editor items on the toolbar.
ViewIL Editor HelpBinds a hot key to toggle the instruction list editor help menu.
ViewChange LD Column CountBinds a hot key to change the number of columns for a ladder diagram program.
ViewZoomZoom InBinds a hot key to zoom into the project.
ViewZoomZoom OutBinds a hot key to zoom out of the project.
ViewZoom200%Binds a hot key to change the zoom view to 200%.
ViewZoom150%Binds a hot key to change the zoom view to 150%.
ViewZoom100%Binds a hot key to change the zoom view to 100%.
ViewZoom75%Binds a hot key to change the zoom view to 75%.
ViewZoom50%Binds a hot key to change the zoom view to 50%.
ViewVariable EditorDevice OnlyBinds a hot key to view only the data register.
ViewVariable EditorDevice and VariableBinds a hot key to view the data register and variable name.
ViewVariable EditorDevice and CommentBinds a hot key to view the data register and comment.
ViewVariable EditorString 2*10Binds a hot key to change the setting value of the ladder diagram view.
ViewVariable EditorString 2*14Binds a hot key to change the setting value of the ladder diagram view.
ViewLanguageEnglishBinds a hot key to change the CICON language to English.
ViewLanguageKoreanBinds a hot key to change the CICON language to Korean.
GroupSubgroupItemDescription
OnlineLink+Download+MonitorBinds a hot key to link, download, and monitor a program.
OnlineConnectBinds a hot key to connect a PLC to the computer.
OnlineDisconnectBinds a hot key to disconnect a PLC from the computer.
OnlineDownloadBinds a hot key to download a project to a PLC.
OnlineUploadBinds a hot key to upload a project from the PLC.
OnlineOnline-Edit Start/CancelBinds a hot key to switch to online-edit mode.
OnlineOnline-Edit DownloadBinds a hot key to download changes made while in online-edit.
OnlineMemory MonitorBinds a hot key to open the memory monitor.
OnlineStart Program MonitorBinds a hot key to start monitoring the program.
OnlineStop Program MonitorBinds a hot key to stop monitoring the program.
OnlineCompare/Check ProgramBinds a hot key to compare and check the program.
OnlineClear MemoryErase ProgramBinds a hot key to erase a program.
OnlineClear MemoryClear All Data from PLCBinds a hot key to clear all data from a PLC.
OnlineFlash MemoryErase Flash MemoryBinds a hot key to erase the flash memory.
OnlineFlash MemorySave RAM -> FlashBinds a hot key to save RAM to flash memory.
OnlineFlash MemoryWrite to Flash MemoryBinds a hot key to write data to flash memory.
OnlineFlash MemoryROM Operation ModeBinds a hot key to toggle ROM operation mode.
OnlineFlash MemoryRAM Operation ModeBinds a hot key to toggle RAM operation mode.
OnlineChange ModeRUNBinds a hot key to change the mode to RUN mode.
OnlineChange ModeSTOPBinds a hot key to change the mode to STOP mode.
OnlineChange ModePAUSEBinds a hot key to change the mode to PAUSE mode.
OnlineBP LatchBackup LatchBinds a hot key to backup latched memory.
OnlineBP LatchRestore LatchBinds a hot key to restore latched memory.
OnlineCPU Error ResetBinds a hot key to reset any errors on the PLC CPU.
OnlineEnable/Disable ModuleBinds a hot key to enable or disable a module.
OnlineEnable/Disable Scan ProgramBinds a hot key to enable or disable a scan program.
OnlinePLC PasswordBinds a hot key to enter the PLC password.
OnlineGet Card PropertyBinds a hot key to get the properties of a module.
OnlinePLC StatusBinds a hot key to get the status of a PLC.
GroupItemDescription
DebugRun Debugging/ContinueBinds a hot key to run the debugging mode or continue.
DebugStop DebuggingBinds a hot key to stop the debugging mode.
DebugRun N ScansBinds a hot key to run n number of scans.
DebugAssign/Release BreakPointBinds a hot key to assign or release a breakpoint.
DebugRelease All BreakPointsBinds a hot key to release all breakpoints.
DebugEnable Forced Input/OutputBinds a hot key to enable forced input and output.
DebugForced Input/Output SetupBinds a hot key to setup forced input and output.
GroupSubgroupItemDescription
ToolCompileBinds a hot key to compile a program.
ToolLinkBinds a hot key to link a program.
ToolCompile+LinkBinds a hot key to compile and link a program.
ToolIL-LD ConversionBinds a hot key to convert an instruction list to ladder diagram program.
ToolCross ReferenceBinds a hot key to open the cross reference menu.
ToolPLC ParameterBinds a hot key to open the PLC parameters.
ToolI/O ReservationBinds a hot key to open the reserved I/O menu.
ToolVariable ManagerBinds a hot key to open the variable manager.
ToolSpecial Module SetupEthernet ModuleBinds a hot key to open the Ethernet module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupRS232C/422 ModuleBinds a hot key to open the serial module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupData Logger ModuleBinds a hot key to open the data logger module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupCDMA ModuleBinds a hot key to open the CDMA module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupDNP3.0 (Ethernet) ModuleBinds a hot key to open the DNP3.0 (Ethernet) module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupDNP3.0 (Serial) ModuleBinds a hot key to open the DNP3.0 (serial) module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupBACnet(Slave) ModuleBinds a hot key to open the BACnet (slave) module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupAD ModuleBinds a hot key to open the analog-to-digital module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupDA ModuleBinds a hot key to open the digital-to-analog module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupAD/DA ModuleBinds a hot key to open the analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog combo module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupRTD ModuleBinds a hot key to open the resistance temperature detector module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupTC ModuleBinds a hot key to open the thermocouple module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupLoadcell ModuleBinds a hot key to open the load cell module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupHigh Speed CounterBinds a hot key to open the high-speed counter module setup.
ToolSpecial Module SetupAD MUX ModuleBinds a hot key to open the analog-to-digital multiplexer module setup.
ToolPositioning ModulePositioning StatusBinds a hot key to open the positioning status.
ToolPositioning ModulePositioning SetupBinds a hot key to open the positioning setup.
ToolPositioning ModuleDownloadBinds a hot key to download the positioning program to the module.
ToolPositioning ModuleUploadBinds a hot key to upload the positioning program from the module.
ToolPositioning ModuleOpen DataBinds a hot key to open the positioning data.
ToolPositioning ModuleSave DataBinds a hot key to save the positioning data.
ToolDevice TrendBinds a hot key to open the device trend.
ToolRun PLC SimulatorBinds a hot key to open the PLC simulator.
ToolOptionsBinds a hot key to open the options menu.
ToolConnection SetupBinds a hot key to open the connection setup menu.
GroupItemDescription
WindowCloseBinds a hot key to close the current program.
WindowClose AllBinds a hot key to close all programs.
WindowCascade TypeBinds a hot key to change the cascade type for displaying programs.
WindowTile TypeBinds a hot key to change the tile type for displaying programs.
WindowArrange IconsBinds a hot key to arrange the icons of the toolbar.

Theme

Skins

ItemDescription
Local SkinsChanges the CICON theme to a preset theme.
Windows SystemChanges the CICON theme to match the Windows system.
Default SkinChanges the CICON theme to Office 2007, Luna, Royale, Vista, iTunes, or Default.
Color FiltersChanges the color filters for CICON.
Opens the color filters menu.

Skin Setting

ItemDescription
Codejock SkinSelects the Codejock theme.
Office 2007 StyleSelects the Office 2007 Style theme.
Office 2010 StyleSelects the Office 2010 Style theme.
Win8RTMSelects the Win8RTM theme.
Windows 10Selects the Windows 10 theme.
Windows Vista StyleSelects the Windows Vista Style theme.
Windows XP Luna StyleSelects the Windows XP Luna Style theme.
Windows XP Royale StyleSelects the Windows XP Royale Style theme.
Zune StyleSelects the Zune Style theme.
Office 2007Selects the Office 2007 theme as a Default Skin.
LunaSelects the Luna theme as a Default Skin.
RoyaleSelects the Royale theme as a Default Skin.
VistaSelects the Vista theme as a Default Skin.
iTunesSelects the iTunes theme as a Default Skin.
DefaultSelects the Default theme as a Default Skin.

Theme Option

ItemDescription
Apply Frame SkinApplies frame skins to the CICON theme.
Apply MeticsApplies metrics to the CICON theme.
Apply ColorsApplies colors to the CICON theme.
ColorSelects the color for the CICON theme.
Font SizeSelects the font size for the CICON theme.
Show Docking StickerDisplays the docking sticker.

Command Bar Theme

ItemDescription
Office2000Sets the command bar theme to Office2000.
OfficeXPSets the command bar theme to OfficeXP.
BlueSets the command bar theme to Blue.
Olive1Sets the command bar theme to Olive version 1.
Olive2Sets the command bar theme to Olive version 2.
MetallicSets the command bar theme to Metallic.
Native Windows XPSets the command bar theme to Native Windows XP.

Panel Theme

ItemDescription
Panel ThemeSelects the panel theme for CICON.