Proficy Machine Edition Getting Started, GFK-1868H

2Proficy Machine EditionGetting to Know Machine EditionProperties and the InspectorInspectorIn Machine Edition, practically every object has properties. Properties are simplyattributes and information about that object. For example, the properties of a boxon an HMI graphical panel include Height, Width, Fill Color, and Outline Color.The properties of an object are edited in the Inspector window:■■■To edit an object’s properties, select it with the Inspector open. The Inspectorwill show all those properties associated with the selected object.When a property changes an object’s appearance, you’ll see the results of thechange immediately in the object’s editor.To see more properties for an object, select a tab at the bottom of the Inspector.This is the kind ofobject you selected.If you’re ever unsure of the valid range for a property,hover the mouse over its current value and look at thestatus bar at the bottom of the Machine Edition window.To edit this property, typethe new value in the box.To edit this property, select thenew value from the list box.To edit this property, clickthe button.Properties are organizedmuch like Windows folders.Click to expandthe list of subproperties.Click to collapsethe list of subproperties.Inspector WindowAs you select the various properties within the Inspector, the Companion willdisplay a brief description of the selected property.Want to know more?Select a tab for more properties.In the Help Index, look up Inspector and choose “Inspector ToolWindow”.18 Machine Edition 5.50GFK-1868H