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• the Moving Shape object continuously reads a second PLC register to determine where along an
x-axis to display the shape or bitmap.
• the Moving Shape object continuously reads a third PLC register to determine where along a y-axis
to display the shape or bitmap.
This feature allows you to create a shape or bitmap on a screen that can change the way it looks as well as where it
is located on the OIT screen depending upon the control of the PLC. This can be used to simulate a control process
such as some products moving on a conveyor system to different parts of the plant.
To create a Moving Shape Object
1. From the Objects menu, click Moving Shape. Or click the Moving Shape icon in the Part2
toolbar. The Create Moving Shape Object dialog box appears.
2. Use the Description: box to enter a title for the Moving Shape part. A description is not
necessary but does help you identify the purpose of the part.
3. In the Read address frame, select the device type from the drop down menu, and then specify
the starting PLC coil address that the part reads from. Select the data type. The number of
registers read depends upon the Style used.
4. In the Attribute frame, select how you want the Moving Shape object to operate:
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