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Assign...
color.
Bits 8−15 The high byte contains the static text color.
For both of these settings, the same colors which can be used for foreground and
background in the editor are possible (see above).
The Assign... button opens a dialog box to select a variable for the Source field. By default, only
variables of suitable types are displayed.
For the general operation of dialog boxes.
OK
Buttons
Applies settings and closes the dialog box. If settings cannot be applied because of an error, it is
indicated and the dialog box is not closed.
Note:
All changes are applied, including those made under different (hidden) tabs.
Cancel Closes the dialog box and discards any changes made.
3.2.1.2 Static Picture Element Line − Reference
Using this picture element, lines can be created to optically organize the picture and to delineate and arrange
the other fields in the picture. Lines can be created using any color supported by the display.
Horizontal and vertical lines can be represented on all graphic displays. Diagonal lines can be represented on all
graphic displays except for CAN and serial controllers or operator panels.
General
Summary of the basic properties of this static picture element.
Function Displays lines.
Availability
Appearance
Individual
Colors
Horizontal and vertical lines can be represented on all graphic displays (even semi−graphic on
CAN and serial controllers) Diagonal lines can be be represented on all graphic displays except
for CAN and serial controllers or panels.
Lines will be displayed in the project exactly as they are configured in the editor.
Special functions:
• Visible/Invisible switching using the Status process variable
• Selectable line color
The following can be individually set for lines:
• Line color
All colors can either be set in the editor or during runtime using a process variable.
Properties
Line properties are set under the various tabs of the Properties dialog box. Properties can be reached by
double−clicking on the line in the editor.
Available settings are described respectively on their own pages. The following list provides an outline of the
possible settings (tabs), as well as references to detailed information.
Parameter
Colors
Introduction to Visual Components 2.3
Basic parameters of the line such as position and status are defined under this tab. This page must
be configured for all created lines.
Settings under this tab can be used to specify user−defined color settings and to connect process
variables for controlling colors. This is very useful for color displays, but can also be used for
black/white displays.
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