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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
Simulation
Description
Basic parameters of the output field, such as position, size, connected variable, and status are
defined under this tab. Settings under this tab have to be configured for all output fields created.
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.
Allows the input of a display value for the editor's Simulation mode. In this mode, pictures for
documentation can be created with the value set here displayed in the field.
Inputting this information is optional.
Descriptive text about this output field can be entered under this tab. This text is saved in the Visual
Components project but is not transferred to or processed on the target system.
This text is optional but useful for project documentation.
3.2.3.2.1 String Output Field − Properties: Parameter
Provides general settings for the string output field.
3.2.3.2.1.1 Image
Format
Contains various settings for formatting the field on the screen.
Number of Characters
Font
Specifies the number of characters which should be displayed.
Possible Settings The field must be able to fit in the picture with its set size and
font.
Chooses the output field font.
Possible Settings Any font in the project can be selected.
Position
Specifies the position of the output field in pixels on the screen.
Introduction to Visual Components 2.3
X Specifies the position of the upper left corner along the X axis (interval from the left display
margin). Values for these parameters begin with 0 on the left margin and increase to the
78 3.2.3.2 String Output Field − Reference