Numeric Entry Drawing Method
Available in all applications
Used by: Analog Output, Analog Control, Counter, Selector Switch, Totalizer
The Numeric Entry drawing method is used to create an entry field into which operators may enter numeric values to output to the associated PLC or RTU.
Attempts to enter text in this field will produce the following error message:
This drawing method is most commonly used with analog outputs and analog controls. The minimum and maximum permitted values match the tag's configured Scaled Process Data Min and Scaled Process Data Max properties
For a totalizer or counter tag, it can be used to allow the operator to set the value. In the case of a totalizer that is updating every second, this may prove to be impractical.
For a selector switch, this object provides a way to numerically set the switch position to 0, 1 or 2.
The graphic editor for the Numeric Entry drawing method is as shown:
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The Tag field displays the name and description of the tag that is currently associated with this drawing method. You can use this to select a different tag or parameter to use as the data source for this drawing method.
The Tag field is only present when editing a completed drawing method object
Controls how many digits will be displayed after the decimal point. Has no effect on the number that the operator may enter.
Enables you to select a number representing the placement of this object in the page’s overall tab order.
When you draw objects on a page, each object is given a focus ID that identifies that object's place in the tab order (that is, which object will be selected when the Tab key is pressed). This does not control which object will initially have focus when a page is opened – that belongs to the first item drawn on the page that can receive focus. (i.e. the first graphics statement in the page’s source file).
Select whether or not the completed object should be drawn with a beveled border. If the Draw Bevel checkbox is selected, the completed object will be drawn with a border surrounding it.
Used in conjunction with the Vertical Alignment choice. Selects whether the title is included when aligning the object vertically within its overall bounding area. See Vertical Alignment for an example.
Locates the object vertically within its drawing area. May be one of Top, Centered or Bottom as shown. You can save time by putting the object where you would like on the screen and not making the drawing area larger than the object.
