Using PLCs

Description

This tutorial covers how to work with PLCs in the schematics, I/O lists, and the available PLC tools.

Topics covered

Insert PLCs, power terminals, inputs, outputs, explore properties, IO list, PLCs, IOs, modules, IO description, navigate, connected element, split PLCs, multi-symbol PLCs, expansion module, insert comments, import IO list, terminals, terminal strip.

Main content

NOTE: This tutorial video was created using an older version of SkyCAD.
Ribbon buttons' appearance and positions may differ if you're using version 1.3.25 or higher; e.g. Insert Commons moved to I/O Management tab, and Import I/O List moved to Import/Export tab.
Thank you for your patience while we update this tutorial.

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