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This example shows how to make a Thread in a script file.

Prepare the script file – (here using Notepad)

This thread will turn digital output 1 on and off in 1 second interval. The file is saved with the name “blink.txt” in the same directory as were the GUI program where the script file is to be used.

universal-robots-zacobria-thread-in-script-file-example
universal-robots-zacobria-thread-in-script-file-example

Make a program in GUI.

Insert (import) the script file at top level. Use the “File” function for importing the script file into GUI.

Call the script file with a single line script command using format thrd = run myThread()

Use the “Line” function for writing a single line script command.

universal-robots-zacobria-thread-in-script-file-example
universal-robots-zacobria-thread-in-script-file-example

 

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