Changing the Compiler Version The compiler version, which is used in the current project to generate code for use on the target device, is defined in the project settings. The compiler version is inde

Configuring Write Protection A project can be protected against inadvertent changes by means of access and write protection. In addition, however, it can also be provided with read protection (know-ho

Assigning Passwords Requirement: The project is open. Click Project → Project Settings and then the Security category. The Project Settings – Security dialog opens. Select the Encryption option. The o

Protecting Projects Using a Dongle Requirement: The project is opened and you have connected the CODESYS Security Key (dongle) to your computer. Click Project → Project Settings and then the Security

Setting Up User Management Tip This is relevant for a user management for a CODESYS project file. Visualizations and devices can have their own user management. For more information, see: Handling of

Disabling User Management Important After disabling the user management, your controller is accessible again for everyone in the network of the controller. Therefore, you should only do this in justif

Using Permissions to Protect Objects Protection of individual objects by setting access rights in the 'Rights' editor Click Project → User Management → Permissions . The Permissions window opens. The

Logging in with a User Account and Password Manager Logging in to a project without using the password manager functions Requirement: A project is open. You want to log in as a defined user for this p

Encrypting a project with a certificate Configuring a certificate for project file encryption in a user profile When a project is encrypted with a certificate, this certificate is needed for decryptio

Save Project Saving a project under the same name Requirement: The project is open. The project file is not write-protected. Click File → Save Project . CODESYS saves the project file with the current