FINlite Graphics Tool | Siemens 125-3584T specification

Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool

Chapter Overview

Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool

Chapter Overview

Chapter 11 discusses the following topics:

FINlite Graphics Tool Overview

–User Interface Description for the FINlite Graphics Tool

–Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool

Using the FINlite Graphics Tool

–Launching the FINlite Graphics Tool

–Logging in to the Controller

–Creating Graphics

–Editing the Graphics Animation

–Saving and Publishing the Graphics File

–Creating Device Templates

–Backing up Graphics

FINlite Graphics Tool Overview

The Field Panel Web Server Graphics Application is a graphic utility program called Siemens FINlite. FINlite can be used to create, modify, animate, and save graphics files to be used with the Web Server user interface. Graphics files can be backed up via the HMI, using the Graphicsbackup feature, and deleted via the HMI, using the Delete_file feature.

Siemens FINlite can connect to a panel and bind graphical elements to data points. While connected to the panel, you will be able to see current values, and command points to see the affects on graphics.

Siemens FINlite supports Windows XP (SP3), Windows 7, and Vista.

Siemens FINlite is an Adobe AIR application. Adobe AIR must be installed on the PC before Siemens FINlite can be installed.

Siemens FINlite provides the following operations:  Create graphics

 Manipulate graphics  Animate graphics

		Test animation with live data before publication
		Save the graphics components to the user library for reuse
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Contents

Building Technologies Field Panel Web Server User GuidePage Table of Contents Point Log Report Graphics ViewTrend View Schedule View 137 FLN 171 160 Credits Copyright NoticeTo the Reader Symbols Used in this Manual How to Use This ManualRelated Documents Manual Conventions Convention Examples Contact Us Applications Introduction to Field Panel Web Server Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Smtp Configuration EditorPoint Log Report Event Enrollment Editor Ppcl Editor Change User PasswordFLN Device Editor TEC Initial Value Editor Chapter Overview Field Panel Web Server System AdministrationPrerequisites Browser Requirements Prerequisites for FINlite Graphics Tool Verifying that Adobe Flash has been InstalledEnabling or Disabling Web Server Click Manage Add-ons Example Loading the User Interface Performance and Limitations Tips to Improve Performance of Field Panel Web Server System Security Click SettingsAllow Browser Caching of Adobe Flash Player Limit Open Tabs to Six Importing a Language File Language Support Steps for Logging On User Interface Navigation OverviewWelcome Page/Logon User Interface after Logon Configuring the Welcome Page Graphic Navigation Pane User Interface Status Bar User Interface User Interface Navigation Overview Discovering the Database Inaccessible Panels on the ALNDevice/Points Bar Icons and Messages Pending Database File Synchronization Inaccessible Panels Application Area User Interface Panel List Device/Points Navigation TreeSearch Box User Interface Navigation Overview Acknowledging an Alarm Running an Alarm ReportExporting, Saving, and Printing an Alarm Report Status Bar Selecting the Language Setup Logoff Status Bar Point Commander Application Overview Point Commander Point Commander Application Overview Point Name and Description Command Options and Status Dynamic Trending Status IndicatorsAdvanced Command Options Points with Priority Array Error Code Command Feedback Commanding Point Values Using the Point Commander ApplicationTips for Using the Point Commander Application Steps for Commanding Point Values Disabling and Re-enabling a Point Out-of-ServiceRelease All Commanded Points Steps for Disabling/Re-enabling a Point Priority Arrays Steps for Changing Point Priority Basic Commanding Window Release All Commanded Points Using the Graphics View Tips for Using the Graphics ViewGraphics Features Graphics View Graphics File Navigation Graphics File Types Graphics View Point Log Report Application Overview Point Log Report Running a Point Log Report Using the Point Log Report Application Exporting, Saving, and Printing a Point Log Report Querying and Filtering a Point Log ReportGenerating a Point Log Report Tips for Using the Trend View Application Using the Trend ViewTrend View Trend View Overview Using the Trend View Viewing Trend Data of Multiple Trended Points Printing a Trend Graph Dynamic Display Vertical Access ValuesCustomizing a Trend Graph Removing Points from a Graph Line Color and Thickness, Fill Color, and Chart Type User Interface Description for the Scheduler Application Schedule ViewScheduler Application Overview Tips for Using the Scheduler Application Using the Scheduler Application Schedule View Object Identifier Create/EditCommon Editor Fields and Buttons Object Reference Section Overview TrendTrend Application Overview Common Editor Buttons and Functions User Interface Description for the Trend Editor Application Off-Node Trending Create/Edit Using the Trend Editor Application Creating a Trend Object Modifying a Trend Object Viewing a Trend Object Deleting a Trend Object Point User Interface Description for the Point Editor Application Point Editor Application Overview Using the Point Editor Application Creating a Point Tips for Using the Point Editor Application Intrinsic Alarming Modifying a Point Viewing a Point Deleting a Point Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Overview Schedule/Command/Calendar Schedule Object Editor User Interface Calendar Object Editor User Interface Command Object Editor User Interface Creating a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Tips for Using Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Creating a Weekly ScheduleNotReleased Creating a Schedule ExceptionNotReleased Create/Edit Command Point ObjectsNotReleased Modifying a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Viewing a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Deleting a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Command Objects Creating a Command ObjectNotReleased Modifying a Command ObjectNotReleased Viewing a Command ObjectNotReleased Deleting a Command ObjectNotReleased Creating a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Calendar Objects Modifying a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Viewing a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Deleting a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Event Enrollment Overview Event EnrollmentUser Interface Description for the Event Enrollment Editor Click the Event Enrollment icon Create/Edit Type-specific Parameters Tips for Using the Event Enrollment Editor Click the Event Enrollment icon from the Create/Edit bar Modifying an Event Enrollment Object Viewing an Event Enrollment Object Status Bar Counts and Reports Running an Alarm ReportNotReleasedDeleting an Event Enrollment Object Notification Class Acknowledging an AlarmNotReleased 100 Siemens Industry, Inc 101 Creating a Notification Class Object Using the Notification Class Editor Modifying a Notification Class Object Viewing a Notification Class Object Deleting a Notification Class Object Remote Notification Using the Smtp Configuration EditorNotReleased Smtp Configuration Section OverviewSmtp Configuration Editor Overview 107 Remote Recipient List Creating a Heartbeat Message Remote Recipient List Editor Overview Using the Remote Recipient List EditorNotReleased Creating a Remote RecipientNotReleased Deleting a Remote RecipientNotReleased Modifying a Remote RecipientNotReleased User Interface Description for the FLN Device Editor Replicating a Remote Recipient ListNotReleasedFLN Device Editor Overview 113 Using the FLN Device Editor Creating an FLN Device Tips for Using the FLN Device Editor Modifying an FLN Device Viewing an FLN Device Deleting an FLN Device TEC Init User Interface Description for the TEC Initial Value Editor TEC Initial Value Editor Overview  The TEC Initial Values Editor window displays Using the TEC Initial Value Editor Setting the Initial Value Initializing Updating the Panel Ppcl Editor Overview Releasing Points User Interface Description for the Ppcl Editor 123 Using the Ppcl Editor Creating a Ppcl Program Tips for Using the Ppcl EditorEnable or Disable Ppcl Lines  The Enable Lines or Disable Lines window displays Modifying a Ppcl Program Viewing a Ppcl Program User Interface Description for the User Account Editor UsersDeleting a Ppcl Program User Info Tab Permissions Tab 130 Siemens Industry, Inc Creating a User Account Using the User Account Editor Modifying a User Account Viewing a User Account Changing a Password Change User PasswordClick the Change UserPassword icon in the Create/Edit bar Deleting a User Account Changing an Expired Password User Account Passwords Using Double Byte Character SetsChange Panel Time New User Account 136 Siemens Industry, Inc FINlite Graphics Tool Overview FINlite Graphics Tool Graphics Application Workflow User Interface Description for the FINlite Graphics Tool Edit Menu File Menu Language Dropdown View Menu Panels Bar Question Mark Icon Layers Bar Components Bar Properties Bar Canvas Animation EditorFile-System & User Library Bar Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool Launching the FINlite Graphics Tool Using the FINlite Graphics Tool Creating Graphics Logging in to the Controller Label Component To create a ModelButton Component To bind a button to a point To bind a button to a Schedule Object To bind a button to a graphic To bind a button to a Web To bind a button to a Trend Log Object To create a Graphics file Editing the Graphics AnimationTo Publish a Graphics File To Edit the Animation To publish the Graphics file Saving and Publishing the Graphics FileTo save the Graphics file Creating Device Templates Default GraphicsTo Relativize a Graphics File From the File menu, select Create Device Template Click Relativize Field Panel Web Server User Interface Backing Up Graphics Example Deleting a Graphic from the Field Panel Web Server Deleting Graphics FilesDeleting Graphics Files Deleting Graphics Files from All Locations Deleting Graphics Viewing Directory StructureVerifying Graphic before Deleting from IFD Directory Deleting the Same Graphic from Drive A\ Updating the FINlite User Guide 159 Basic File System Operation Commands Field Panel Features for Field Panel Web ServerField Panel File System Operations Set Drive List Drives List Files in a Directory Rename a File Delete a File Copy a File Move a File Examples Remove a Directory Wildcard Example IFD Backing up and Restoring Databases Enabling Auto Save To enable the Auto Save feature via the HMI Available Memory Diagnostic Point Clear the UI Cache TroubleshootingGeneral Troubleshooting Tips Clear the FINlite Cache Log On Error MessagesAccount Expired Windows XP Login has Failed Install, Upgrade, and Connection ErrorsNo Web Server Access Account is Locked Error Accessing Panel Message Field Panel Web Server User Interface Upgrade FailsBrowser Will Not Connect to the Panel Empty Browser Window Displaying New Graphics in Browser Graphics IssuesUser is Unable to Log in to Panel via FINlite Graphics Files do not Save Properly Other Issues Issued by Copyright Siemens Industry, Inc