2 Visual Components Manuals

Introduction to Visual Components 2.3
Picture Number on the PLC − This can be transferred to the control application during runtime.
Picture Name − Used for informational purposes.
Variable Name − The variable name in plain text − possibly with the task name placed in front (local variable).
Variable Type − Specifies the data type and format of the variable.
Access Type − Specifies whether the variable will be read or written in the visualization application. It is
possible to write to and read from input fields. Output fields are only used to read.
4.3.7.3 Variable Selection Dialog Box
The selection dialog box supports variable selection from an Automation Studio project. The selection can be
made using the data type and/or a task and variable name.
This dialog box shows all available AS variables. They are displayed according to scope (task names), variable
name, and data type. Complex data types, user defined types, and arrays can also be selected. Selection takes
place using either the mouse or keyboard.
Selection can be accelerated by activating the data type filter or by typing the name.
4.3.8 Text Group Editor
The text group editor is used for creating and managing text groups. Texts are integrated into groups for various
reasons.
Depending on requirements, these texts can be used for a dynamic text output field (Advanced Text Output), a
ListBox, or for button labels. Text groups support language−switching. They are stored and managed in several
languages.
• Text Group Editor (Overview)
• Inserting a New Text Group
• Inserting a Text into a Text Group
• Changing Texts in a Text Group
• Deleting Texts and Text Groups
• Arranging Texts in a Group
• Variable Numbering of Text Groups
4.3.8.1 Text Group Editor (Overview)
4.3.7.3 Variable Selection Dialog Box 285