Alphanumeric Objects; Text Objects; Data Entry Objects - Omron NTXS Manual

5.1

Alphanumeric Objects

Alphanumeric objects are text objects with certain properties or attributes. By using various attributes,
the designer can emphasize the importance of a particular text object. The alphanumeric objects in
models with a graphics display have some additional attributes.
Alphanumeric Object
Alphanumeric Objects Types:
1. Text Object
2. Data Entry
3. Display Data
4. Time
5. Date
5.1.1

Text Objects

Text object is useful for displaying any message for the operator. Plain text objects do not depend on the
PLC.
Procedure
1. Click on the Text button in screen Objects Toolbar or Menu option. The shape of the mouse pointer
will change.
2. Now place the mouse pointer at desired location and mark the area of text object while holding the left
mouse button.
3. A block cursor will blink at the location inside the text outline. Now enter the text. Last character will be
overwritten If insert mode (Computer Keyboard) is disabled, else new character will not be accepted.
5.1.2

Data Entry Objects

Any read/write register or coil from the unit or PLC memory can be edited using the numeric keypad.
Representing Data
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