Silver Series Installation and Operation Manual, Rev B ... - Watlow

Creating Windows 131When Above base window is set, the result is:When Below base window is set, the result is:To set the Above/Below base window option for a common window:1. From the Edit menu, select System Parameters. The Set System Parameters dialog box appears.2. Select the General tab. In the Options section next to Common window, select either Above base windowor Below base window.3. Click OK to return to the main screen of EasyBuilder. Active graphics objects (objects that display information or graphics according to a data value in a PLCregister or coil) take precedence over passive graphics objects (objects such as circles, lines, rectangles, etc.).Therefore, a Set Word Object on a base window will cover a Rectangle Object on a common window thatoccupies the same space even with the Above base screen attribute enabled.Changing the Active Common WindowAlthough only one common window can be on the HMI display at one time, you do have the ability to create multiplecommon windows by using base windows as common windows. Then, with the help of a Function Key object (usingthe Change common window checkbox), the HMI operator can change the active common window.The ability to change the common window adds more flexibility to your project should you need it. For example, youmay have a series of full screen windows which all need a keypad for entry. Another series of full screen windows mayrequire a common alarm message. By changing the common window with each series of windows, you can customizeeach common window to contain only the graphics objects that are needed.0600-0069-0000 Rev. B