CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Re sizing PLC Modules

CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Re sizing PLC Modules https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:23:46 +0000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:51:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7125 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Re sizing PLC Modules : You might try posting your question...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18413&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18413 Author: John Connor
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Posted: 06.Jan.2012 at 11:51

You might try posting your question at the AutoCAD Electrical group on the AutoDesk website.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:51:57 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18413&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18413 <![CDATA[Re sizing PLC Modules : I don't see an alternative...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18412&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18412 Author: adrian_mcdonnel
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Posted: 06.Jan.2012 at 09:13

I don't see an alternative other than delete the module and re insert with new settings. I am surprised that there is not a function where you can change the rung settings and then select wich modules you want to update with the new settings.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:13:28 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18412&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18412 <![CDATA[Re sizing PLC Modules : But if you do that then every...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18403&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18403 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7125
Posted: 05.Jan.2012 at 20:00

But if you do that then every instance of that block in your drawing would be changed as well. Is that OK with you?
]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:49 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18403&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18403 <![CDATA[Re sizing PLC Modules : Hi John, Thanks for your reply,...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18398&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18398 Author: adrian_mcdonnel
Subject: 7125
Posted: 05.Jan.2012 at 18:44

Hi John,

Thanks for your reply, i am aware of the two different types of PLC inserts and that when using the PLC Parametric it allows you to choose the rung distance between each I/O. But i am trying to change this distance on an existing PLC module because ( for example) i have used a 32 Dig in module and each rung is 10 and this was ok until i reached Input 25 which uses the symbol (Limit switch NC Cam driven) and this symbol is a lot higher in the vertical plane so therefore i would like to increase the distance between rungs so i can keep all the schematic symbols aligned. The only way i can think off is to use the block editor to move the I/O points but would have thought there would be a way to adjust the rung spacing on an existing module.

Hope this all makes sence.

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:44:32 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18398&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18398 <![CDATA[Re sizing PLC Modules : Are you attempting to change...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18397&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18397 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7125
Posted: 05.Jan.2012 at 18:17

Are you attempting to change both the rung spacing AND the size of a PLC module in an existing drawing?

You are aware that there is the ability to insert a PLC using full units and a second option that allows you to insert a PLC parametrically. Each I/O point is a block inserted on a rung of an existing ladder. This command adjusts the spacing between I/O points to meet the rung spacing.

Look on the Schematics tab > Insert Components panel. They are labeled as such:

Insert PLC (Parametric)

Insert PLC (Full Units)

Edited by John Connor - 05.Jan.2012 at 18:27]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:17:31 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18397&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18397 <![CDATA[Re sizing PLC Modules : Hi, I have inserted various...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7125&PID=18392&title=re-sizing-plc-modules#18392 Author: adrian_mcdonnel
Subject: 7125
Posted: 05.Jan.2012 at 15:52

Hi,

I have inserted various PLC modules in Autocad electrical and would like to resize them as i am running out of space. I realize that in order to do this have have to change the rung distances which i know how to do for the drawing or the project but i don't know how to change when i have already inserted the module. I can insert a complete module at the correct size but that would mean starting again.

Thank

Adrian

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