Proficy Machine Edition Getting Started, GFK-1868H

2Proficy Machine EditionGetting to Know Machine EditionSmart ListsWhile working in Machine Edition editors, you are frequently required to inputvariable names, instruction mnemonics, and other data items. The Smart List canspeed text entry of these items.This text changes color based onwhether the entry is valid or invalid.For example, invalid entries are red.Valid entries in the list are black.Valid typed entries that are not in thelist appear green; accepting thisentry creates a new item (in thiscase, a new variable).Smart List DisplayThis tells you what you need to enter or select.As you type in the input box, the list selectionjumps to the item that is closest to what youtyped. Press ENTER to create a new item basedon what is typed, or use the Down arrow touse the selected item.For example, if you typed “fill” in the SmartList, the FillLevel variable would behighlighted. If you want to use an existingvariable (in this case, “FillLevel”), use theDown arrow to select the highlighted item,then press ENTER. To create a new variablecalled “fill”, simply press ENTER without usingthe Down arrow.20 Machine Edition 5.50GFK-1868H