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16.4 DDE Interface (OPC Scope)
This allows the user to add parameters to a spreadsheet, where their values are updated in real time. The
procedure is as follows, and is illustrated below:
Select the parameter to added to the spreadsheet, from the OPC Scope list view.
Select 'Copy item DDE Link' from the 'Edit' Menu or from the list context (right click) menu.
Open the spreadsheet.
Right Click in the required spreadsheet cell.
Select 'Paste Special...
Select 'Paste Link'
Click on 'OK'.
Select 'Paste Link' as Unicode Text., then click on OK.
The parameter value appears in the selected cell, and the parameter path name appears in the equation block,
preceded by '=OPCScope|Server name'.
Copy item
Note: text colour in the above illustration was selected using 'Select Display Font' tool
Select Spreadsheet 'Paste Special'
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