1.1 About GP-Pro EX

GP-Pro EX is screen editing and logic programming software. You can edit screens with simple operations.

GP-Pro EX Features

• The convenient features help you reduce drawing steps

Many features enable you to draw and edit easily. For example, Fixing Pin Function ensures smoother editing by fixing object(s) to the background, and Guideline Display helps you adjust the positions of parts you have already placed on the screen. This makes editing easy.

• A wide variety of attractive image parts and fonts help you create easy-to-understand screens

Many high quality image parts that look similar to real parts are available.

• Japanese/English Menu Language

The software menu language can be toggled easily between Japanese and English to accommodate operator preference.

• Multilingual Screens

Available languages include Japanese, ASCII supported languages, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian (Cyrillic) and Thai. You can also switch languages during operation.

• Multiple device/PLCs can be connected

You can communicate with up to four different types of device/PLC. Different device/PLC addresses can be used on the same screen.

• Address Mapping

Address settings on parts can be done easily with a simple drag and drop operation.

• Creating Control Programs

You can create Logic Program to control external devices directly from the display. Variables created for the Logic Program are unified, so you can create a program easily using both logic screens and drawing screens.

• Easy On-line Update

An online update service is available. You can download and update your software and manual to maintain the latest version.