Topic: CL001

Introduction

Welcome to the AutomationDirect.com CLICK Programming Software.  This programming software is a user friendly tool designed to allow quick programming of CLICK PLCs.
 

The simple operation of this software allows users to quickly develop a ladder logic program for the CLICK PLCs.  The online help file is designed to provide information that will help you get acquainted with the software quickly.

It is highly recommended that users read all the introductory information before using this software.  This information includes details on warnings, system compatibility, technical support and other important information.  

Note: This Help File is updated regularly to provide our Customers with the most complete and up-to-date information available on the use of the CLICK Programming Software.  Updated Help File versions are posted on our web site and are available for download.  The downloaded Help File can be placed in the program's directory to replace the older version.

To check the Version of your Help File, open the Help File and the Title Bar (sample shown below) will show the Version of your Help File.
  

The Help File can also be viewed online at http://www.aboutplcs.com/click/Free_Software/software_help.html. The web version of the Help File does not display the Version Number however, you may click on the CLICK logo located on the top-right of the web site Help File to open the About window and view Help File Version information.

Help File Objective

The CLICK Online Help included with this software is intended to provide as much information as possible about the CLICK Programming Software. Additional information about the CLICK Programming Software and the CLICK PLC is available.  

Exercise Caution: The information included in this Online Help is as complete and accurate as possible at the time of publishing.  At AutomationDirect we strive to produce quality products and accurate documentation.  As mentioned in the Note above, this Online Help may be updated when new Revisions of this help file become available.  Please check periodically for new Revisions of this help file by visiting our web site or select the button below to check for updates now:
 

This Online Help is designed to be as user friendly as possible and incorporates some formatting elements to simplify the use and understanding of this software.  The following is a list of some of the formats:

• Bold Text: This Online Help uses Bold Text to highlight words that refer to the name of the product, company name, tool names, objects, and other names that relate to a subject being discussed.
   

• Left Margin Header: Just like any of our AutomationDirect (ADC) manuals, this Online Help uses the traditional ADC User Manual layout with the left margin of the page used to place quick reference subject headers, notes, or warnings.
   

• : The Caution Icon is placed on the left margin of the page to indicate that an important caution message is provided to the right of this Icon.  Usually refers to a Safety Caution.
   

• : The Notebook Icon is placed on the left margin of the page to indicate that a helpful Note or message is provided to the right of this icon.
   

• Hyperlinks: Hyperlinks are provided as often as possible to allow the users to click on a word with a Hyperlink and access immediate specific information about that word.  Words that have a Hyperlink will be Bold and Green.  When the pointer hovers over the Green text, the word will be automatically highlighted in Yellow to indicate it's a selectable link.  Therefore, links will look as follows:
  
  Go to Site - Normal view of linked text (this sample is not linked).
  
  Go to Site - View of text linked to a topic, web site or content when mouse pointer hovers over it (this sample is not linked).
  
  This is a sample of a word with a Hyperlink to the ADC web site.  Move the pointer over the Green text, the word becomes highlighted in Yellow and is Underlined.  Clicking on the link will take you to the ADC site.
   

Go to ADC Site

• Figures: This help file includes as many graphics as possible to provide a clear understanding of the subjects discussed.  Figures may include reference labels or hyperlinks.
   

• Related Topics: The user may click on any of the subjects listed under Related Topics to access that specific topic.
   

• Topic ID: This Help File uses  the Topic ID displayed on the Top-Right corner of the Topic page.  This Topic ID is useful when contacting Tech Support to refer to a specific Topic.