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    Realtime data collection, without being interrupted

    I have an application where i have created a separate thread to collect real-time data. This thread contains a loop that runs forever, but most of it's code only is scanned for about 2 seconds at a time. It collects data about every .8 milliseconds during those 2 seconds. At the end of the 2...
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    CompactLogix: how to change the IP in MSG? SSV?

    I can't create one MSG for each destination. That could end up being 50 to 100 IP's. thanks,
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    CompactLogix: how to change the IP in MSG? SSV?

    Thanks, I want to leave the IP of the Eth port as is. I just want to change which device i communicate with.
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    CompactLogix: how to change the IP in MSG? SSV?

    I have a CompactLogix L32E. I want to use the MSG instruction with more than one IP address. so, i need to change the IP address/path in the MSG. I haven't been able to find an example. Would i use SSV?
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    compactlogix L32E Serial port CH0 problems

    I have a device that i need to communicate to that only has TX, RX, and Gnd. I have to send one character to the device, and then receive it's reply which could be 400-500 bytes. I am able to send characters. But I don't think that i have ever received them. I'm using AWA commands. I have...
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    S7 Process control - MS Access Database

    I have no experience with S7, but have done this several times with AB's to MSAccess and SqlSvr. 1. you will need a piece of software that talks to the plc and will provide for either OPC protocol or at least DDE so that Windows based programs can communicate to the plc. In AB-land, it's...
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    I can't change color on some objects.

    I'm not an expert. Started using Acad at ver 10 but on rare occations. Currently using 2004 LT. The object appears to be a block. It is green. I want it black. If i select it, and change the color on either the toolbar, or properties, the color changes in name only. It still looks green...

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