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Hello everybody,
I am coding the ProcessModelPreStep in order to have access to each step of the running sequence, before it has been execute. With the following expression I access to the type name of the step:
Locals.Type_Name = RunState.Caller.Step.StepType
But I can't find the expression to get access to all the parameter names of the step type.
Does somebody know such an expression to do that ?
Thanks you !

Ok, the parameters are connected to the code modules, hence to the module adapter.
The data involved for the adapter is stored in a hidden container called "TS" within the step. In order to see this container, you have to check the "Show hidden properties" option in the preferences of your Station Options. The TS container includes a variable called "SData".
Depending on the adapter, within the SData container, you can find your parameters.
hope this helps,
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