Element: Method

The Method element is used to add a method to a class or interface in a class diagram. It does not have any properties.

User input

Action	Description
In the ToolBox view, select the "Method" element. In the editor, click a suitable element. The Add Method dialog opens. Specify a name for the method and configure the settings. Click Add to exit the dialog.	The cursor is displayed as a prohibition symbol at locations that are not permitted. The cursor is a blue cross at permitted locations. When you close the dialog, CODESYS adds this method to the object and displays it in the class diagram and in the Devices view or POUs view. In the class diagram, each access modifier of the method is indicated by the corresponding icon: `PUBLIC`: `+` `PRIVATE`: `-` `PROTECTED`: `#` `INTERNAL`: `~`

Action

Description

The cursor is displayed as a prohibition symbol at locations that are not permitted.

The cursor is a blue cross at permitted locations.

When you close the dialog, CODESYS adds this method to the object and displays it in the class diagram and in the Devices view or POUs view.

In the class diagram, each access modifier of the method is indicated by the corresponding icon: