Variables and Datatypes

The zenon variables are based on a consistent object-oriented concept. The basis of each variable is a data type from which it is derived. When a variable is created it inherits all the properties of the assigned data type. If a property is changed in a data type, this causes a change of that property also in all derived variables. This effect can be prevented, however, Because each property can be separated from the datatype and thus can be overwritten with a local value.

With the datatypes zenon offes highest flexibility: As many data types as desired can be created and are then available as a basis for variables. As a special feature zenon offers structure variables.