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Phrog30:
I think I have all bugs fixed.  I added INI for messages and embedded variables.
Here's the app: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GqH4FxCVq8GCQGnNjzITB7D-E_7L0I2W/view?usp=sharing

If anyone needs a write up on this control, please let me know.  I don't want to spend time on something that won't get used, but I can make one if it will help someone.  The basic premise is you have state collections and embedded collections.  If you want to use a PLC value in a state, like time, pressure, temperature, etc., you add this address to the embedded collection.  You only need to add the name.  You never need to worry about the value.  The data type only becomes an issue when dealing with custom length strings in CpLX/CLX.  If you need to use a custom length string, which is basically anything other than 82 characters, you will select partial string.  All other times you can enter any data type, as of right now I'm only looking for partials.  The order in which you enter embedded variables is how you reference them in the states, starting at 0.  So, the first embedded variable is referenced by typing {#0}.  The next variable is {#1}, and so on.  It needs entered exact.  This, { #1} will not work.  You can reference these variables many times in the same state, or other states.  For example,  the first state message can be, "Step 1 on wash cycle, water temp = {#0}, time remaining = {#1} seconds".  I could also enter, "Step 1 on wash cycle, water temp = {#0}, time remaining = {#1}, by the way water temp = {#0}".  If you want to use the value of the control itself, you can enter {#Me}.  There are slight differences between the multistate and analog, the main difference being one allows an entry.

James

Godra:
I tried it and it seems to be a neat control (as the attached picture shows).

Arvanoss:
Gentlemen,

I would like to use Embedded Variables in my project.  I have looked over your example and tried to figure out how to make it work but I am stuck.

Background:
I have a "Screen" that I need to display the data from 64 (Identical) stations on the plant floor based on the selection from a dropdown box. 
I can build all of the "pop-up screens" and overlay them but thought it would be better to use Embedded Variables.

The Multistate used in your example allows for connection to a .txt file with all the states listed but in the Beta12 release that function is not available.  How can I use the Embedded Variables in my project?
There will be as many as 18 Embedded Analog data points and digital indicators related to the 64 stations.

Thanks
Randy

Phrog30:
What exactly do you need help with? Have you been able to add the control to your project?

Arvanoss:
I have not added the control to my project, sorry to say I don't know how to include the control.

Edit:  I did figure it out...I looked around forum and found how to add the controls to my project.

Thanks
Randy

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