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Maximum Identifier Length

Specify maximum number of characters in identifiers

Model Configuration Pane: PLC Code Generation / Identifiers

Description

Specify the maximum number of characters in generated function, type definition, and variable names.

Dependencies

To use this parameter, enable Override target default maximum identifier length.

Settings

31 (default)

Minimum: 31

Maximum: 256

You can use this parameter to limit the number of characters in function, type definition, and variable names. Many target IDEs have their own restrictions for these names. Simulink® PLC Coder™ complies with target IDE limitations.

Recommended Settings

ApplicationSetting
DebuggingNo impact
TraceabilityGreater than 30
EfficiencyNo impact
Safety precautionGreater than 30

Programmatic Use

Parameter: PLC_RTWMaxIdLength
Type: int
Value: 31 to 256
Default: 31

Version History

Introduced in R2018a

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