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Is there any way to preview the source code of an imported library in CoDeSys 2.3? When I check the library *.lib file I can see it is not compiled nor obfuscated, but in the CoDeSys there is no option to get into it.

I've been browsing the web for the answer, but couldn't find anything meaningful.

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Technically it is possible to open a "*.lib" file in the Codesys 2.3 IDE if it is not encrypted, but I know that the IDE is customized according to the vendor. For example, I don't have "native Codesys 2.3" (directly provided by 3S Software) installed on my computer, but a version of SEW Eurodrive (PLC Editor), which contains some modifications dedicated to their PLCs. This version allows me to open *.lib files:

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Maybe the version you have doesn't allow this.

Here's a way to test it: If you create a project, add some function blocks and select "Save As" you will see that there are several options:

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If you select one of the "Encrypted" options you will immediately be asked to enter a key, which will be prompted when opening the *.lib file.

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  • Yes! I've managed to find it and it indeed does the work. Thank you for sharing a detailed instruction for the community! – czerwin Dec 30 '21 at 06:17