From 229400c277641bcf361b4775ff8968e4c749df1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Butzhammer Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:39:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme --- readme.md | 26 +++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 0f7f9f1..255317d 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -9,23 +9,19 @@ It displays the variable values in a table format directly in your console. The ## Usage -1. **Installation**: - - Clone this repository or download the `s7mon.exe` binary. - - Ensure you have the necessary dependencies installed (e.g., .NET runtime). + - Download `s7mon.exe` binary from [releases](https://github.com/Peter-B-/Sharp7.Monitor/releases/latest). + + This binary is self contained. No installation of .Net Runtime is required. -2. **Invocation**: - - Open your terminal or command prompt. - - Navigate to the directory containing `s7mon.exe`. - - Run the following command: - ``` - .\s7mon.exe ... - ``` - Replace `` with the IP address of your Siemens S7 PLC, and list the desired variables (e.g., `DB2050.Byte1`, `DB2050.Int6`, etc.). + - Run the following command: + ```powershell + .\s7mon.exe ... + ``` + Replace `` with the IP address of your Siemens S7 PLC, and list the desired variables (e.g., `DB2050.Byte1`, `DB2050.Int6`, etc.). -3. **Output**: - - The program will establish a connection to the PLC and continuously display the values of the specified variables in a table format. - - The table will automatically update as the variable values change. - - Press `Ctrl + C` to exit. + - The program will establish a connection to the PLC and continuously display the values of the specified variables in a table format. + + Press `Ctrl + C` to exit. ### Command