Hello,

I was testing some logic and wanted to be able to simulate switching modes.  Instead of implementing the corresponding analog control function block, I just used a parameter of type Mode.  I was experimenting with confirming a mode, and wanted to use the "Actual" field, but it is always blank.  I've tried using both input and output parameters, and they both have blank "Actual" fields.  I read a post about exposing the mode parameter of a Device Control (DC) block as an output and then the "Actual" field is populated.  I have not tried that, because I was hoping to just use a parameter.  I did try wiring an input parameter to an output parameter, but both parameters still have a blank "Actual" field.  Why is the "Actual" field not populating, and/or what is the best method to test Mode.Target versus Mode.Actual?

Thanks.