TechTalk – RSLogix5 : Resize Working AreaIf you start your RSLogix5 or RSLogix500 and if the RSLogix window is not maximized, trying to get your logic and project property window can be a challenge.

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

When you maximize your window there are awfully a lot of grey space. And getting to utilize the whole screen will require a sniper’s skills.

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

Expanding your logic or project property window will cover the whole screen.

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

There is a simple trick to get around this (this was taught to me by a really smart PLC engineer Scott Whiteside).

Click on the Window -> Arrange…

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

Select “Default Project” from the radio button and click on “OK”

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

You logic and project property windows get sized to the current RSLogix software main window.

Xybernetics RSLogix 5 - Resize Working Area

Here a a YouTube video link showing how it is done.

 

Thanks Scott Whiteside for your guidance all these months.

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