Counter

Function

Count the execution times of the current program or branch. You can set a count threshold and execute different branches when the count meets the threshold. This Step is usually used with Reset to reset the accumulated number.

Usage Scenario

This Step is used when the execution times need to be counted.

Parameter Description

General Parameters of Non-Move Steps

Skip Execution

None	Default setting. Do not skip the current Step.
Simulation only	Skip the current Step during simulation. The exit port is specified by Out Port When Skip.
Always	Skip the current Step when the project is simulating or running. The exit port is specified by Out Port When Skip.
Instruction	When Simulation only or Always is selected, the current Step will be skipped and the subsequent Step will be executed when running the project. If this parameter is set to None in “Check DI” Step in the project, and there is no external input signal during simulation, the project will be stopped when executing to this Step. In this case, setting the parameter to Simulation only or Always enables the simulation to continue.

Out Port When Skip

This parameter will take effect when Skip Execution is set to Simulation only or Always. It specifies the exit port when skipping a Step.

Count

The number of times to count. When the Step executes for more than the set value, the Finished exit port will be taken.

Counter Type

Execution: Count the number of times the “Counter” Step is executed. Picked Count: Count the number of times the Vision Move Step is executed.

Current Count

The number of times the Counter or the Vision Move Step is executed, which is related to Counter Type.

Application Examples

In a scenario where a path needs to be taken twice:

Given the Count parameter set to 2, if the Step is executed the third time, the Finished exit port will be taken.