D 2.1 Additional Features Of The Graphic Editor - ABB Freelance 2000 Manual

Section D

D 2.1 Additional features of the graphic editor

Graphic editor behavior is based on that of standard Windows programs. In addition, the
graphic editor offers a number of special functions to simplify the preparation of a graphic
display and its incorporation into the project database.
F2 key
Cursor keys
F5 key
Tool tip
ESC key
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Call up a selection list.
If a selected configuration mask field is to be filled in with a reference to
some project element, the name of that element can, in general, either be
typed in directly or chosen from a list of all possible entries. This list can
be called up by pressing the F2 key.
Example 1: When during configuration, the name of a process variable is
expected, the list called up by pressing F2 contains all process variables
that have been configured in the current project.
Example 2: When configuring a dynamic graphic object, the name of an
associated static object is expected. Pressing F2 brings up a list of all
static graphic objects that are available in the graphic display.
The cursor arrow keys can be used for precise positioning of the cursor in
the draw area. With each keypress, the cursor will be moved in the
corresponding direction by exactly on screen pixel. If the grid is turned on,
the cursor will be moved by one grid unit. See page D-11, Snap / Grid.
Display cross references
If the F5 key is pressed in an edit field containing a variable name, the list
of cross references for that variable will be displayed. It is then possible to
branch directly to any of the programs shown in the list.
If the cursor is moved over a graphic object which has had a name
assigned to it, the name and type of the object is displayed in the form of
a tool tip.
As long as an object has not yet been defined completely, the
configuration can be abandoned by means of the ESC key. The
unfinished object is deleted and the graphic editor is set in standard
mode.
Graphic Display
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