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stepping

Short summary​

Provides access to the stepping configuration for the current cycle manager step.

Purpose and usage​

This property returns the stepping configuration interface that allows setting stepping-related parameters for the current step. It provides a fluent interface for configuring step-by-step execution mode for this specific step, overriding sequence defaults.

The stepping configuration controls:

  • Whether stepping mode is enabled for this step
  • Step-specific auto-step delays
  • Step trigger conditions
  • Single-step behavior for this step

typical usage patterns​

  1. Skip stepping: Disable stepping for automated steps
  2. Force stepping: Require manual confirmation for critical steps
  3. Custom delays: Set step-specific auto-step timing
  4. Debug control: Enable stepping only for complex steps

When to use​

  • To skip stepping mode for simple or automated steps
  • To force stepping on critical steps even in auto mode
  • When specific steps need different stepping behavior
  • For debugging specific steps in a sequence

Example​

// Disable stepping for automated steps
CASE cycleManager.steps.current OF
    MySteps.AUTO_CALCULATION:
        // This step runs without stepping even in debug mode
        cycleManager.configuration.configuration.step
            .stepping.disable();
        performCalculations();
        cycleManager.steps.next := MySteps.VERIFY_RESULTS;
        
    MySteps.VERIFY_RESULTS:
        // Force stepping for verification
        cycleManager.configuration.configuration.step
            .stepping.enable();
        IF resultsValid THEN
            cycleManager.steps.next := MySteps.CONTINUE;
        END_IF;
END_CASE

// Configure step with specific stepping settings
cycleManager.configuration.configuration.step
    .stepping
    .enable()
    .autoStep(TRUE)
    .autoStepDelay(T#5S);  // Slower auto-step for this step

Code​

Declaration​

PROPERTY stepping : CNM_CycleManagerInterfaces.ISteppingConfiguration