Have you encountered any issues with the Search > Find feature in Studio 5000 being unreliable? Despite having used Rockwell software for almost a decade, I do not recall experiencing difficulties in locating instruction tags within routines using this feature in the past. When searching with one or more routines open, the search results may not display all the instruction tags used in the program. The number of tags found each time varies - sometimes it returns zero, other times two or three, and occasionally it misses an instruction on a branch even though it found the same instruction on the same rung of the same routine. To ensure accuracy in tag search results, I have discovered that closing all open routines, highlighting the main routine (without opening it), and then conducting the search yields the best outcomes. It is unclear whether this issue is a bug in Rockwell software or if there is a configuration error on my end, but troubleshooting our refrigeration system was quite challenging due to this. The provided screenshots illustrate the different search results obtained using various methods. Perhaps the search direction setting needs to be adjusted to scan through all routines from bottom to top for more comprehensive results. Have you also encountered this issue, or is there something I should address on my end before reaching out to Rockwell for assistance?
After further experimentation, I discovered that the Search/Find feature in my routine only searches from the highlighted point down to the last routine listed, ignoring any routines above it. I'm curious if this has always been the case, as I don't recall it functioning this way before. Could there be a glitch causing this issue?
If you are looking to conduct a tag search instead of a cross-reference, visit your Controller Tags, locate the specific tag, right-click, and choose "Go to Cross Reference." This will display all regular occurrences of that tag within your project. It seems like this is the function you are attempting to perform. Personally, I rarely use the search feature, except perhaps to locate comments rather than tags.
In standard search functions, the "Down" option without "Wrap" will navigate to the end of the document from the current position, while the "Up" option will only take you to the beginning. To resolve this issue, simply tick the "Wrap" box.
Getting that information was crucial. While my ego took a hit, it wasn't as painful as dealing with incomplete search results yesterday. Appreciate the help, Imscar12.
The Wrap feature should have been automatically selected, but it seems to remember the previous selection. If it was deselected before, that may be the reason. Personally, I prefer the Text Only search option over Exact Match. This option searches through descriptions as well, resulting in more comprehensive results. Additionally, when using the Find Within option, I make sure to select all options under Ladder Diagrams. This ensures that instruction types and tag comments are included in the search, making it easier to find specific instructions. While this may lead to more results than desired, it's better to have an abundance of results than none at all. For newcomers to the Logix platform or those returning after a hiatus, I recommend utilizing the Cross Reference feature. It proves to be much more beneficial when searching for specific tags or instructions within the logic. Furthermore, bookmarks are a handy tool for efficient searching. By placing bookmarks on certain rungs, you can easily cycle through them using the Bookmark Toolbar, which may need to be enabled through the View menu. Keep in mind that bookmarks are a computer-specific setting and may not be visible on a different device. In conclusion, the Cross Reference and Bookmarks features are essential tools that I frequently utilize in my work with Logix programming.
It's interesting to hear about what you've been going through with Studio 5000. I've been using Rockwell software for years and remember encountering a similar issue. However, in my case, it turned out to be an indexing problem. I decided to fully re-index the tag database under the "Tools" menu. This seemed to rectify the problem, and the search results subsequently displayed all used tags accurately. I can't guarantee this is the solution for you, but it's worth a shot before reaching out to Rockwell support. I'd also suggest updating to the latest version of the software to eliminate the possibility of any version-specific bugs.
I've been using Studio 5000 for quite a while and, like you, I've faced similar issues with the search function intermittently. It seems to work sporadically and depending on so many variables it's hard to pinpoint the actual cause. Your technique of closing all open routines and conducting a search is a good temporary workaround, but it should not be this way. I'm leaning towards the possibility of it being a software bug, as I believe my configurations are correct, and based on your detailed post, yours seem to be as well. As you suggested, contacting Rockwell might be the best course of action at this stage because if it is a known error, they may already have a patch or an update available to resolve it.
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Answer: Answer: The inaccurate results with the Search > Find feature in Studio 5000 could be due to a bug in the Rockwell software or a configuration error on the user's end.
Answer: Answer: To ensure accuracy in tag search results, the user has found success by closing all open routines, highlighting the main routine (without opening it), and then conducting the search.
Answer: Answer: One potential solution mentioned is adjusting the search direction setting to scan through all routines from bottom to top for more comprehensive results.
Answer: Answer: The user is seeking to determine if others have encountered the same issue with inaccurate search results or if there are specific configurations that need to be addressed before reaching out to Rockwell for assistance.
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