DirectSOFT5 is the new and improved version of the Windows-based PLC programming package. With many new instructions, programming is now easier, quicker and more intuitive than ever. Improved viewing options and customizable tool bars make it easier to program and monitor your PLC system.

With DirectSOFT5, documentation can be exported for use in other applications. User Interface Themes allow operators to create a unique look and feel for the DirectSOFT5 programming environment. The dock-able window feature allows relocation of Cross Reference and Data views. The ability to auto-hide or even tear away views and place them outside the DirectSOFT5 work space .

The product offering has been simplified to a full support PC-DSOFT5 package that programs all of the DirectLOGIC PLCs, and the new PC-DS100 package, which is a full-featured FREE programming package with a 100 word limitation. (PC-DS100 is only available by download from Automationdirect.com).
Program editing features
Full-screen point and click editing with the mouse and icons.
New – “”Tip of the Day”” gives you programming guidance, information on short cuts and tips for taking advantage of new features.
Browsers help you find proper addresses, contacts, coils, and box instructions.
Edit Tool Box contains icons and hot-key equivalents for all elements.
Fully-customizable and tear-off toolbars, ToolTips, long filenames, common file browsers
Project information data with each project including creation and save dates, links, PLC type, project description and version, and company/department/programmer.
On-screen cross reference in a tabbed view that automatically tracks program elements as you browse your ladder program.
On-screen Element Usage view in groups of 8, 10, or 16 points per line.
Predefined aliases for common items such as timer and counter current values.
Access V-memory (Data Registers) with fill-in-the-blank Memory Editor.
Easily cut and paste program elements, single rungs, or groups of rungs.
Cut and Paste rungs (with documentation) between programs,
Search for program elements by name, address, rung number, or instruction type.
Search for constants.
PID Setup is easy with fill-in-the-blank style for alarms, mode, process variable, ramp/soak table values, setpoint, gain, etc.
PID Loop tune and trending dialogs are standard.