Variable configuration.
	Example: CIMPLICITY gauge with predefined variable IDs.

Variable Configuration

1. Open the Properties dialog box for the object that is at the appropriate level for creating a variable.

2. Select the Variables tab.

3. Click Add and enter the following for each variable you want to create.

Field	Description
Variable	Unique name
Public	Declares variable for a linked object as public or private.
	Check		Public	Variable value can be entered at different locations
	Clear		Private	Variable value cannot be changed at different locations.
Value	(Optional) Value can be a: Point Partial point Text String in an expression
		Opens the Expression Editor
		Displays a Popup menu to:
		Open: The Select a Point browser. The Point Properties dialog box for a selected point. A New Point dialog box. The Expression Editor. Display extended menus with the expression operations that are associated with the selected category. Open: A Point by Address dialog box. A System Sentry Address builder The Select Variable browser

Note: You can delete any variable by selecting it and clicking the Delete button.

4. Click Apply.

Result: You now have the Variable IDs available for the selected item and any item below it in the configuration hierarchy.

 Tip: Take advantage of CIMPLICITY's many graphic objects in the Symbols and Smart Objects Library that come with predefined Variable IDs.

Example: CIMPLICITY Gauge with Predefined Variable IDs

1. Select a pressure gauge from the Smart Object Gauges library.

A SmartObject Configuration dialog box opens.

2. Enter a Value.

3. Click OK.

The gauge is placed on the CimEdit screen.

4. Open the gauge's Properties dialog box.

5. Select the Variables tab.

Result: The pre-defined variables display on the Variables tab.

You can edit and / or set the values according to your needs.

More information

Variables configured and used.

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