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Customization

Access the Tools -> Preferences menu to configure the behavior and visual appearance of the EasyPLC Editor.

Startup Options​

Startup options can be configured to execute specific actions upon launching:

  • None: The editor starts with no project loaded.
  • Last Project: Automatically opens the most recently saved project.
  • Select Project: Prompts to open a specific, pre-defined project file.
Driver Configurator

Display Settings​

The visual style of the programming environment can be adjusted for better readability:

  • Font Name: Change the typeface used in Ladder and Logic Blocks editors.
  • Font Size: Adjust the text scale for instructions and variable labels.
Driver Configurator

Project Protection​

The EasyPLC Editor includes a security feature to lock the logic program. This prevents unauthorized modifications while still allowing the program to be executed by the Virtual PLC and transferred to target systems.

Locking a Project​

To activate protection, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the Project Node in the Project Explorer.
  2. Select Project Properties.
  3. In the description window, enable the Protect Logic Program checkbox.
  4. Define and confirm a Password.
  5. Save the project and restart the Editor to apply the lock.
Driver Configurator

Unlocking a Project​

To regain editing access to a protected program:

  1. Navigate to the Program menu.
  2. Select Program Password.
  3. Enter the correct password in the prompt window to enable modification mode.
Driver Configurator