Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool | Siemens 125-3584T

Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool

FINlite Graphics Tool Overview

The canvas is the graphics workspace on the right side of the FINlite application window.

The top left tab displays the name of the graphics file.

The Maximize button allows you to maximize the workspace canvas and no longer display the left navigation bar (side panel).

The Scale dropdown allows you to change the size of the workspace canvas.

The Enter Live Mode button allows you to begin polling points and view the graphics animation through the FINlite application.

Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool

Graphics files can be created and viewed via the Siemens FINlite Graphics Tool.

Graphics files can be viewed but not modified via the Graphics View in the Field Panel Web Server User Interface. See the Graphics View section.

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Building Technologies Field Panel Web Server User GuidePage Table of Contents Point Log Report Graphics ViewTrend View Schedule View 137 FLN 171 160 To the Reader Copyright NoticeCredits 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 Welcome Page/Logon User Interface Navigation OverviewSteps for Logging On User Interface after Logon Configuring the Welcome Page Graphic Navigation Pane User Interface Status Bar User Interface User Interface Navigation Overview Device/Points Bar Icons and Messages Inaccessible Panels on the ALNDiscovering the Database Pending Database File Synchronization Inaccessible Panels Application Area User Interface Search Box Device/Points Navigation TreePanel List 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 Advanced Command Options Points with Priority Array Status IndicatorsDynamic Trending Error Code Command Feedback Tips for Using the Point Commander Application Using the Point Commander ApplicationCommanding Point Values 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 Generating a Point Log Report Querying and Filtering a Point Log ReportExporting, Saving, and Printing 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 Customizing a Trend Graph Vertical Access ValuesDynamic Display Removing Points from a Graph Line Color and Thickness, Fill Color, and Chart Type Scheduler Application Overview Schedule ViewUser Interface Description for the Scheduler Application Tips for Using the Scheduler Application Using the Scheduler Application Schedule View Common Editor Fields and Buttons Create/EditObject Identifier 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 Deleting an Event Enrollment Object Running an Alarm ReportNotReleasedStatus Bar Counts and Reports 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 Smtp Configuration Editor Overview Smtp Configuration Section OverviewUsing the Smtp Configuration EditorNotReleased 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 FLN Device Editor Overview Replicating a Remote Recipient ListNotReleasedUser Interface Description for the FLN Device Editor 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 Deleting a Ppcl Program UsersUser Interface Description for the User Account Editor 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 File-System & User Library Bar Animation EditorCanvas 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 save the Graphics file Saving and Publishing the Graphics FileTo publish 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 Verifying Graphic before Deleting from IFD Directory Viewing Directory StructureDeleting Graphics 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 General Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingClear the UI Cache 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