Process Purpose
The Outbox File Check process is used to check for a specific file present in the device's Outbox (which is a specific area included in the device's Filebox).
The process's properties window is displayed automatically after having added the Outbox File Check process.
If any subsequent edition is required, double-click the process to open its properties window and enter the necessary modifications.
Fill in the following options:
File |
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File Name |
Enter the name of the file to check or click |
Store Local File infos into Variables |
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Date + Time |
Click |
Size (Bytes) |
Click |
If ... Go to |
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Not Found |
Select a target location from the drop-down or |
File Empty |
Select a target location from the drop-down or |
Not Empty |
Select a target location from the drop-down or |
Detail of a window:
"S:Menu" is a screen included in the same program as the process.
"R:Routine_1" is a routine included in the same program as the process.
If required, use the icon on the upper right corner of the process properties window:
Click this icon to attach any relevant notes to this process. The added information is displayed in the "Notes" field of the "Actions" tab in which the process is inserted in.
After filling in the required options, click to conclude or
to abort the operation.
The added process is displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window.
Use the right click in MCL-Designer's input boxes to access certain features regarding the input box's option as well as general actions such as "Copy"; "Paste"; "Search".
Ex: If you right-click the "Variable" input box (included in a "Conversion's" properties window), you are provided with the "Search..."and "Variable Select" options.
If you right-click another input box, it will provide other possibilities.