RSView Supervisory Edition Installation Guide

programmable controller data tables to reduce network traffic and
optimize system response.
Designing graphic displays
When designing displays, decide on the best way for users to navigate
through them and develop a template to establish a common look and
feel.
Develop a hierarchy of displays
Well-organized graphic displays present information clearly and
consistently and guide users through the system. Before designing
individual graphic displays, plan an overall display hierarchy and plan
how users will navigate through the hierarchy.
A hierarchy is a series of graphic displays that provide progressively
more detail as users move through them. A hierarchy should meet the
needs of the various users, including managers, supervisors, and
operators.
Create a template to ensure consistency
It is possible to keep a consistent appearance among all the displays in
a project by presenting the same pieces of information in the same
place on each display. To ensure uniformity, develop a display with
common elements that acts as a template. Each time you develop a new
display, start with a copy of the template.
For example, the template could contain:
• the company logo.
• a title.
• the date and time.
• navigation buttons.
Planning an application 3–9