Version Information
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Concepts
Your first step into modern and powerful process visualization.
Deployment
Topics, you need to know, before using WinCC OA.
Security
Go beyond the norm in cybersecurity.
Engineering
Powerful tools for easy or complex engineering tasks.
Data Management
Classify, structure and archive your data.
Business Logic / Control
Endless possibilities in data processing for your projects.
- Introduction to CTRL
  An introduction to the product's own programming language Control(CTRL).
- Control Classes
  The overview of classes available in Control.
- Types of Control Functions
  An overview of the types of functions distinguished within Control.
- Control graphics
- CONTROL Functions
  - Funtions A
  - Funtions B
  - Funtions C
  - Funtions D
  - Functions E
  - Functions F
  - Functions G
  - Functions H
  - Functions I
  - Functions J
  - Functions K
  - Functions L
  - Functions M
  - Functions N
  - Functions O
  - Functions P
  - Functions Q
  - Functions R
  - Functions S
  - Functions T
    - textEditor()
      Opens the text editor as a main window (not modally).
    - The Extension timedFuncConflicts()
      The timed function extension "timedFuncConflicts()" is designed to discover call conflicts between two or more timed functions. It compares the given parameters to analyze all conflicts and returns the result times.
    - trackZoomMode()
      Complies with the function "Rubber band zoom". After calling this function a cursor "cross" is displayed, which allows to create a window by left-clicking. The panel is scaled in accordance with the specified window size.
    - tanh()
      Calculates the hyperbolic tangent.
    - triggerAction()
      The function can be used to trigger an action from a GEDI or Script Editor extension script.
    - tan()
      Calculates the tangent.
    - tcpRead()
      Reads the data of a defined socket, which was opened with tcpOpen().
    - timedFuncEvents()
      The function timedFuncEvents() returns up to a given max_count all planned start_times (occurrences) when WinCC OA timedFunc would trigger a (start-)event. This function also handles the time periods (broadcast periods) (see Timed function extension) within the range defined by ’r;valid from’ and ’r;valid until’.
    - tr()
      The function translates the given combination (text, comment) into the requested language or the UI language if the lang argument is not given.
    - tcpShutdownOutput()
      Closes the write direction of a TCP socket.
    - timeFromGMT()
      Returns the difference between local time and GMT.
    - Timed function extension
      The timed function was extended and now provides several new functions:
    - throw()
      Signals an erroneous condition by using an error class variable.
    - tcpOpen()
      Opens the connection to a TCP/IP server socket.
    - triggerGlobalEvent()
      The function triggers a UI global event.
    - tcpWrite()
      Writes data to the defined socket.
    - timedFunc()
      Starts timed CTRL functions.
    - titleBar()
      Shows or hides the title bar in the specified module or in a child panel.
    - triggerEvent()
      The function triggers a specific event.
    - tcpClose()
      Closes a TCP/IP socket connection.
    - triggerEventWait()
      The function triggers a specific event and waits for the execution of the event.
    - throwError()
      Passes a WinCC OA error to the internal error handler.
    - tmpnam()
      Creates temporary file names.
  - Functions U
  - Functions V
  - Functions W
  - Functions X
  - Functions Y
  - Functions Z
- CtrlExtension
  The CtrlExtension allows the addition of custom C++ code.
- CTRL Debugger
  You can use the CTRL debugger to debug the Control programming language. The debugger can be used via its own panel, which also enables the monitoring and setting of variable values during the execution of a script.
- SQL in CONTROL
  The database functions enable you to quickly carry out value queries on data points and elements.
- API Manager
  The WinCC OA API (Application Programming Interface) offers a number of functions adding special Managers to this process control system.
- NextGen Archiver Backend-API
  This chapter describes the NextGen Archiver Backend API
Data Visualization
User interfaces, Trends and Reports for every purpose and device.
Southbound Interfaces
The process connection to the actual machines/sensors.
Northbound Interfaces
Your portal to the cloud or supervising systems.
Web Connectivity / Network Interfaces
Data exchange, APIs and web technologies
User Management
All about authorization, authentication and login-customization.
Availability
How to get your system uptime to the maximum.
Reporting
Create state of the art project reports without limits.
Addons
Useful tools and enhancements for special demands.
Reference Tables
Detailed and extensive content for special project adaptation.
Videos & Tutorials
Explore the capabilities of WinCC OA with our carefully selected collection of video tutorials and guides.
WinCC OA Documentation
Basic information about terms and functions within the documentation.
Disclaimer
A brief clarification of liability exclusions or legal notices.

triggerEvent()

The function triggers a specific event.

Synopsis

int triggerEvent(string|function_ptr event, ...);

Parameters


Parameter	Description
event	Name of the event or function_ptr to the event that is triggered.
...	Arguments that are expected by the event.

Return value

In case of an undefined or unavailable event an exception is thrown and the script is not executed further.

Errors

Missing or incorrect arguments.

Description

The function triggerEvent() allows to trigger a specific event inside of your code. This can either be a custom event created by using the Object Oriented Panel References or any event predefined by WinCC OA.

Example

In the example below the event "buttonClicked" is called. This event must be defined somewhere inside of your code. For more information see Object Oriented Panel References

main()

{

triggerEvent(„buttonClicked“);

}

Assignment

OOP

Availability

CTRL