2 Visual Components Manuals

Introduction to Visual Components 2.3
Entries can be added, inserted, removed, or the sequence changed using the buttons under the bitmap list. The
list cannot have empty spaces since bitmaps are numbered in consecutive, ascending order.
4.6.4.3.5 Preview
The bitmap currently selected under Bitmaps is displayed in this area.
Bitmaps should be as close to the same size as possible for consistent display. The field size in the editor is
determined using the largest inserted bitmap in the X and Y directions.
4.7 Configuring Input Fields for Data
Visual Components supports the input of process information in both numeric and text form. These input fields
can be placed and configured anywhere in a picture. This section describes these input fields and how they are
used in a Visual Components project.
Input can also be assigned to panel keys with Visual Components. When these keys are pressed, certain
interactions take place with the connected process variable, i.e. the variable is set to a certain value or the
variable value is increased by a predetermined increment. These same functions are also possible on a touch
screen using the appropriate touch fields.
Assigning keys to variable interactions is described in the Keys, LED, and Touch Support section.
4.7.1 ListBox
The ListBox input control looks the same and is configured just like the ListBox output control. However, this
control allows the user to directly input selections using cursor control.
4.7.1.1
Text group
A text group with consecutive index numbering beginning with 0. A text group
with gaps in the index (i.e. 0 − 1 − 4 − 12) cannot be connected.
4.6.4.3 Bitmap Graphic 337