Using Cicode Functions

A Cicode function can perform more complex tasks than a simple command or expression allows. Functions give you access to Plant SCADA graphics pages, alarms, trend data, and so on.

Plant SCADA has several hundred built-in functions that display pages, acknowledge alarms, make calculations, and so on. You can also write your own functions to meet your specific needs.

The following topics describe ways you can use Cicode functions.

• Calling Functions from Commands and Expressions

• Triggering Functions via Runtime Operator Input

• Evaluating Functions

• Combining Functions with Other Statements

• Passing Data to Functions (Arguments)

• Using String Arguments

• String Assignment

• Using the Caret Escape Sequence Character

• Using Multiple Arguments

• Using Numeric Arguments

• Using Variable Arguments

• Using Operator Input in Functions

• Returning Data from Functions.

To access a full list of available Cicode functions, see Cicode Function Categories.

See Also

Working with Commonly Used Functions

Writing Functions