Movement
You can configure dynamic objects in such a way that they move on a certain track. The movement is controlled via tags. The object moves every time the tag is updated. You can only program one type of movement for each object.
Requirements
- You have created a tag.
- You have opened a screen which contains at least one dynamic object.
- The Inspector window is open.
- The toolbox window is displayed.
Procedure for movement:
- Select the screen’s object you want to control dynamically.
- The object properties are displayed in the Inspector window.
- In the Inspector window select “Properties > Animations”.
- The animations available for the selected object are displayed.
- Select “Horizontal movement” and click the button (you can select other motion also i.e. vertical, horizontal etc.)
- The parameters of the animation are displayed.
- A transparent copy of the object is shown in the work area, which is connected to the source object by means of an arrow.
- Select a tag for control of movement.
- Move the object copy to the relevant destination. The system automatically enters the pixel values of the final position in the Inspector window.
- Customize the range of values for the tag as required.
Fill property
Fill property is used for Visual representation of tank filling in process industries, tank level continuously get updated using PLC program’s tag.
Requirement
- You have created a tag.
- You have opened a screen which contains Bar elements (used for tank filling properties)
- The Inspector window is open.
- The toolbox window is displayed.
Procedure
- Select Bar in the screen that you want to fill dynamically.
- The Bar properties are displayed in the Inspector window.
- In the Inspector window select “Properties > General”.
- Assign processing tag for tank filling ( i.e. From Level sensor)
- Set scaling for tank level.
- Compile and test your program in Runtime.