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Version: 2.12.0.6

Based on CODESYS V3.5.20.50
64-bit version

New Features:
  •  Bugfixing and small improvements
  •  The online help (F1) now appears in a modern HTML format and opens in all common browsers (e.g., Edge).
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Version: 2.11.0.58

Based on CODESYS V3.5.20.50

64-bit version

New Features:

  •  Bugfixing and small improvements
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Version: 2.10.0.58

Based on CODESYS V3.5.20.50
64-bit version

New Features:
  •  Support for virtual PLCs like WinV3 and SoftMotion WinV3

Fixed Bugs:
  •  Calling the online help (F1) in CODESYS standalone opens the extension help instead of the CODESYS help.
  •  Installation error of missing CODESYS packages for Windows users with special characters.
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Version: 2.9.0.83

Based on CODESYS V3.5.18.40

64-bit version

New Features:

  •  The Festo Automation Suite CODESYS project can be exported from the Festo Automation Suite as a project or as a project archive and opened in a native CODESYS environment.
  •  A Festo Automation Suite project can be opened even if the used CODESYS version is not supported. 


Known Limitations:

  •  Virtual controllers such as Control Win v3 and SoftMotion Win v3 are currently not yet supported
  •  Replacing or updating controllers is not supported in CODESYS
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Version: 2.8.0.138

Based on CODESYS V3.5.18.40

64-bit version

New Features:

  •  Simple selection of the CODESYS version to use native CODESYS versions already installed on the PC
  •  The CODESYS setup is no longer automatically included in the installation package of the CODESYS extension from this version onwards
  •  Support of user-specific CODESYS versions that are not released by Festo
  •  Automatic installation of Festo CODESYS packages in the CODESYS standard installation
  •  The CODESYS window can be opened via the Festo Automation Suite topology editor
  •  Starticon for direct access to the CODESYS programming environment
  •  Hotkeys available for saving, opening and closing projects

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Encrypted CODESYS projects can be opened by entering the password 



Known Limitations:

  •  Virtual controllers such as Control Win v3 and SoftMotion Win v3 are currently not yet supported
  •  Replacing or updating controllers is not supported in CODESYS
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Version: 2.7.0.64

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Shutting down Windows while the application is active sporadically leads to CODESYS initialization errors upon the next startup of Festo Automation Suite
  •  No feedback when creating the boot application

Known Limitations:

  •  Certain context menu commands in graphical editors might have no effect after an object has been added from the right sidebar:
    •  For aligning objects
    •  For opening the input assistant dialog
  •  Workaround:
    •  Use the corresponding command in the main menu in the toolbar
    •  Switch to another editor tab and back
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Version: 2.6.0.93

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Shutting down Windows while the application is active sporadically leads to CODESYS initialization errors upon the next startup of Festo Automation Suite
  •  No feedback when creating the boot application

Known Limitations:

  •  Certain context menu commands in graphical editors might have no effect after an object has been added from the right sidebar:
    •  For aligning objects
    •  For opening the input assistant dialog
  •  Workaround:
    •  Use the corresponding command in the main menu in the toolbar
    •  Switch to another editor tab and back
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Version: 2.5.0.154

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10

New Features:

  •  Adding and removing devices is now possible in the "Programming" context

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Certain context menu commands in graphical editors might have no effect after an object has been added from the right sidebar:
    •  For aligning objects
    •  For opening the input assistant dialog
  •  Workaround:
    •  Use the corresponding command in the main menu in the toolbar
    •  Switch to another editor tab and back
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Version: 2.4.0.120

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10


Fixed Bugs:

  •  Keyboard shortcut [Shift]-[Esc] (hiding and showing of the message window) does not work

Known Limitations:

  •  Certain context menu commands in graphical editors might have no effect after an object has been added from the right sidebar:
    •  For aligning objects
    •  For opening the input assistant dialog
  •  Workaround:
    •  Use the corresponding command in the main menu in the toolbar
    •  Switch to another editor tab and back
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Version: 2.3.0.201

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10

New Features:

  •  Online help updated

Fixed Bugs:

  •  CODESYS device repository is sporadically shown in the background, blocking the application
  •  Time scale in trace starts at 49 days after a download

Known Limitations:

  •  Certain context menu commands in graphical editors might have no effect after an object has been added from the right sidebar:
    •  For aligning objects
    •  For opening the input assistant dialog
  •  Workaround:
    •  Use the corresponding command in the main menu in the toolbar
    •  Switch to another editor tab and back
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Version: 2.2.0.260

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10

New Features:

  •  EtherCAT slave devices are now additionally shown in the navigator of the "Programming" context
  •  If a device editor is shown in the "Programming" context, it is automatically closed in the respective plug-in and vice versa
  •  Support for CODESYS simulation mode
  •  Support for CODESYS "Security Screen" dialog
  •  Docking of undocked editor windows is conveniently possible if all editors are undocked

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Application cannot be compiled after deleting and restoring the "Application" node in the navigator
  •  Context menu does not properly close when changing to a different window while the menu is open
  •  Undocked editor windows are not greyed out when a modal dialog is shown
  •  Device name is missing in the title of an undocked editor window
  •  Closing of the "Input Assistant" dialog via the "Cancel" button does work reliably
  •  Some CODESYS keyboard shortcuts not working correctly
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Version: 2.1.0.278

Based on CODESYS V3.5.16.10



New Features:

  •  Update to CODESYS V3.5.16.10
  •  Installation of 64 bit CODESYS version on 64 bit operating systems
  •  Support for displaying CODESYS device status in Topology Editor
  •  Integration of CodeMeter V7.10a

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Drag & drop of CODESYS objects does not work between several PLCs
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Version: 2.0.1.8

Based on CODESYS V3.5.15.30

New Features:

  •  Copying and pasting of objects within the same project and between projects
  •  Automatic installation of the generic plug-in for CODESYS devices which are not supported by Festo Automation Suite plug-ins
    •  Devices are added to the project in Topology Editor, and device connections are configured there
    •  CODESYS device editors are accessible via the generic plug-in
  •  CODESYS device settings are preserved when copying and pasting a device in topology editor

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Exception if CODESYS "Project Environment" dialog opens while a user action is processed
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Version: 1.3.0.176

Based on CODESYS V3.5.12.6



Fixed Bugs:

  •  Symbolfile is sporadically not generated
  •  "Out of memory" exception when saving corrupts project
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Version: 1.2.0.89

Based on CODESYS V3.5.12.6



New Features:

  •  Support for CODESYS Package Manager (via Backstage -> Repositories -> CODESYS)
  •  Standard.lib referenced by default when adding a controller
  •  Context menu commands "Deactivate device" and "Activate device" in navigator of "Programming" context

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Menu entry "Add object" does not trigger any action
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Version: 1.1.0.260

Based on CODESYS V3.5.12.6



New Features:

  •  Update to CODESYS V3.5 SP12 Patch 6 (requires update of target device firmware!)
  •  Context menu for tabs of CODESYS editors
  •  Performance improvements

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Pressing Shift-Esc while connecting to a device freezes the application
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Version: 1.0.3.6

Based on CODESYS V3.5.10.10



New Features:

  •  English online help

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Extension cannot be uninstalled after an incomplete installation
