Creating URL path for OPC

[OlgaS]

Hello, 

I am using LabVIEW 8.6 to read/write to the PLC (Allan Bradley 1100) using the OPC server provided by RSLogix 500. I found an existing VI for monitoring multiple PLC tags (Multiple OPC Items Monitor)  and it works if I use selection of the items option. However, I was trying to change the list of predetermined items and I have trouble figuring out the syntax for the URL. I also don't understand how the URL differs from a file path constant and was wondering if there was a way to convert. 

Thank you. 

[AdnanZ]

Not sure I understand what you are asking here but do you want to know the syntax of Datasocket OPC URL's?

[OlgaS]

Yes, I would like to know the syntax.

[AdnanZ]

Datasocket Tutorial - OPC

If you have any other questions, post back.

[OlgaS]

I checked the link and I'm still not sure if what I have is correct. The link states:

opc://ServerName/OPCServer/ItemName.

By my logic what I want should look like:

opc://RSLinx OPC Server/RTTA/Online/F8/F8:1

RTTA, online, and F8 being folders

When I use the above stated URL I get an error message stating that it can not read items.

I appreciate any help you can offer.

[AdnanZ]

No, you just need to bind to the item name. What's the tag identified as in your OPC? Link it directly to that; you don't need to specify folders.