Chapter 6 - Graphics View

Using the Graphics View

Graphics File Types

There are two types of graphics files.

A standard graphic is one where any Point Values shown on the graphic comes from a specific device and a specific object.

A Device Template Graphic is one where the Point Values shown on the graphic may come from a “selected FLN device”.

Graphics File Navigation

Graphics can be viewed through the Graphics application in the Field Panel Web Server user interface. Graphic files must be created and modified using the Siemens FINlite graphics tool. See the FINlite Graphics Tool section for more information on Siemens FINlite.

Multiple graphics can be opened simultaneously. They will display in separate tabs in the Graphics viewing window.

Standard graphics files are listed under the panel in which they are stored. Device Template Graphic files have an additional folder for the application number.

To view graphics files:

1.Select the Graphics bar from the navigation pane on the left side of the Field Panel Web Server user interface.

All available panels will display.

2.Select the desired panel and graphic by clicking the panel name and then double- clicking the graphic name.

The Graphics View tab displays the graphics file and making the features available.

When a Device Template Graphic file is selected, a Graphics View tab opens, and then a Select Device dialog box displays, which lists any FLN device with the appropriate application number.

You select the device from an FLN device list. Then the features of the graphics file are available, and any value that is intended to come from the selected FLN device will display.

Graphics can also be viewed via the Device/Points bar:

1.Select the Device/Points bar from the navigation pane on the left side of the Field Panel Web Server screen.

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