Simple scripts whose function is supposed to be executed once, are executed via the Run command in the Backstage view Extras. The attribute [Start] is used to identify this type of function. Scripts whose functions are to be available for a longer time have to be loaded. Other attributes are used here for identification.

Run scripts

Precondition:

You have created a simple script (with the [Start] attribute) in the C# program language or Visual Basic.Net.

1. Select the following commands: File > Extras > Command group Extensions > Interfaces > Command group Scripts > Run.
2. Select a script in the subsequent dialog with the File type CSharp (*.cs) or VB.NET (*.vb).
3. Click [Open].
   
   The script is executed.

If an error occurs during the execution of a script it is logged in the System messages.

Load scripts

Precondition:

You have created a more complex script (e.g. with you own action) in the C# program language or Visual Basic.Net. In more complex scripts, the attributes [DeclareEventHandler], [DeclareAction] or [DeclareMenu] used.

1. Select the following commands: File > Extras > Command group Extensions > Interfaces > Command group Scripts > Load.
2. Select a script in the subsequent dialog with the File type CSharp (*.cs) or VB.NET (*.vb).
3. Click [Open].
   
   The script is loaded.

If an error occurs during the loading of a script, it is logged in the System messages. If a script has been loaded once, it will be automatically loaded next time the program is started.

Unload scripts

Precondition:

You have loaded a script.

1. Select the following commands: File > Extras > Command group Extensions > Interfaces > Command group Scripts > Unload.
2. In the subsequent dialog select the script from the Registered scripts list.
3. Click [OK].
   
   The script is deactivated.

The next time the program is started, the unloaded script is no longer automatically registered in Eplan.

See also

Scripts