Chapter 10 - Create/Edit

Point

Tips for Using the Point Editor Application

Point Editor Application Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating a Point

Intrinsic Alarming

Modifying a Point

Viewing a Point

Deleting a Point

Alarm Reports

Point Editor Application Overview

Through the Create/Edit bar in the left navigation pane, the user can create, modify, view, and delete points.

Physical points are local points which have a physical address and are bound to a physical I/O. Virtual points are not bound to a hardware I/O.

User Interface Description for the Point Editor Application

The Point Editor Application can be accessed by clicking the Point icon in the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Not all parameters are shown in the following image.

The Point Editor window displays on the right side of the screen.

The Object Name field allows the user to name the point using up to 30 characters. This field is required for the creation of a point and cannot be edited.

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