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Programming
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Operating text blocks
Icon Object Description
Text Controls ASCII character strings.
Message Object that displays text from a message library.
A text block consists of rows of text with static and dynamic objects. The dynamic
objects indicate the current state of signals to which the objects are linked. Certain
dynamic objects can be maneuvered. Their status can be changed in run mode.
To change a maneuverable object, use the arrow keys and move the cursor over the
object you want to change. Text blocks can be scrolled vertically but not horizontally.
Objects in text blocks cannot be controlled when using terminals with touchscreen.
Digital objects Digital objects are operated by selecting the required object. Press the Enter key to
change the object status.
Analog objects Analog objects and date / time objects
To operate these objects, move the cursor over the required object. Enter the new value.
Complete your entry by pressing the Enter key. You can cancel your entry before pressing
the Enter key. To cancel your entry, exit the field using the [↑] or [↓]key. The original
value will be retained.
Text objects
To operate a text object, select it and press the Enter key. This opens an input field. The
input field will appear in the first or last line depending on the position of the object on
the screen. If the text is longer than the width of your screen, the input field will be
scrolled. Press the Enter key to confirm your entry.
Message objects
To operate a message object, move the cursor with the arrow keys to the required object
and press the Enter key. A selection list with all available states will appear on the
screen. Select the required state and press the Enter key. The analog signal linked to
the object will be changed.
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