How to use Command Builder on Smart Pendant

The Command Builder on Smart Pendant is a tool for new users to become familiar with the INFORM Programming Language. It presents several common functions in a clear-language format to allow a user to modify an instruction and see the results in real-time. To access the Command Builder, first open a job from either the Job List screen or by pressing {MENU} then {Current Job}. Then, press the {Commands Button} (labelled 1 on image below) followed by the {COMMAND BUILDER} button (labelled 2 on image below).

This will bring up the Command Builder panel. Command Builder can be used to add three basic types of commands:

• SET – set a variable or output value
• READ – read an input/output value
• WAIT – wait for a timer or signal/variable value

For example, to set a Variable to a constant value, select this option from the list.

Now, the values can be changed (e.g. B003 and 10). Notice that the command at the top also changes as the values change.

When the desired command has been built, press the {Add Command} button to add this command at the current job line.

Note: Command Builder limits the number of variables, IO, etc that can be modified. However, the commands generated by Command Builder can be modified in the Job Contents View to use any variable and I/O.