assigning string value in S7-300

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Is there a way to hardcode string value without resorting to hex etc., something like: L 'Beer Opener' T "Tool".Name

[Rod_Hackney]

Have you tried entering your string data in a DB block and then accessing it that way? Below is a link to a tech note from siemens that might assist you. http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16848975

[JesperMP]

Yes, simply enter it in the DB editor as Rod suggests. That is OK if the names shall never change. Or use SCL. Especially if the strings can change or you have to manipulate them programmatically, then it is one of the cases where SCL makes your life soooo much easier: FUNCTION FC1 : INT VAR_TEMP END_VAR TOOL1.Descr_name := 'Beer opener'; TOOL1.weight := 0.05 ; // kg TOOL1.length := 145.0 ; // mm ; TOOL2.Descr_name := 'Grill palette'; TOOL2.weight := 0.12 ; // kg TOOL2.length := 320.0 ; // mm FC1 := 100; END_FUNCTION

[panic mode]

Thank you both. It is done and it works but I'm going to ask boss to allow uprgading S7 (currently using Standard which doesn't have SCL)