(New recipe) Review default recipe values.
	Modify recipe parameter values.
	Confirm recipe properties.
	Validate parameters.

1. (New recipe) Review default recipe values

Display the values for a new recipe.

The column that displays in the grid default  values for the new recipe in the following priority.

1	Default source points that are defined for the Parameter have top priority.
2	A default value, when there is no default source point, is used as the recipe parameter's default value.
3	When a parameter has no default value or source point, the recipe parameter default value is blank.,

2. Modify recipe parameter values

1. Display parameter values for any Recipe in the RecipeConfig window's grid.

2. Select the Parameter value you want to modify.

3. Change the value for the Parameter.

Possible values are:

1	Absolute value.
2	Blank (no value). Important: The cell can only be blank if a default source point is specified for the parameter.
3	Point ID
	Tip: There are several tools to help you select and enter point ID's. Select the field in the Recipe column that is on the same row as the ID. Do any of the following. Create a point Click the New Point button on the RecipeConfig toolbar. Click Tools>New Point on the RecipeConfig menu bar. Notes If the project is running, make sure Dynamic Configuration is turned on in the RecipConfig window. If you create a new point, you may have to browse for the point or type its ID in the field to enter it. Browse for a point Click the Browse point button on the RecipeConfig toolbar. Click Tools>Point Browse on the RecipeConfig menu bar. Right-click the field; select Point Browse on the Popup menu. Type the point ID in the field.

3. Confirm recipe properties

A Recipe Cell Properties dialog box is available to do a quick check for each Recipe entry.

Do one of the following.

Click Edit>Properties on the RecipeConfig menu bar.

Right-click the field; select Properties on the Popup menu.

A Recipe Cell Properties dialog box opens.

Options are as follows.

A	Options for Value can be modified before Download are:
	Checked	(Default) Allows the value to be  read/write before download.
	Clear	Makes the value read-only before download.
B	Options are:
	Value
	Checked	The value in the cell is downloaded to the corresponding Map point.
		Checked by default if one of the following happens. An absolute value is entered The field is blank A point ID that is entered is not available in the project.
	CIMPLICITY Point	(Checked) Contents of the CIMPLICITY Point ID are downloaded to the corresponding Map point. Checked by default if a point ID is entered that is available in the project.

4. Validate parameters

The following validations are performed in Parameter columns:

	High/Low Limits
	Default Value
	Default Source Point

High/Low Limits

The following validations are performed for the High Limit and Low Limit columns:

If the cell is blank, no validation is performed.

If the cell is not blank, the Data Type of the row must be numeric.

When validating the Low Limit column, each Low Limit must be less than its corresponding High Limit.

When validating the High Limit column, each High Limit must be greater than its corresponding Low Limit.

Default Value

The following validations are performed for the Default Value column:

Cell can only be blank if a Default Source Point is filled in for the row.

If the Data Type for the row is numeric, the cell can contain only a numeric value.

If the Data Type for the row is digital, the cell can contain only 0 or 1.

If the Data Type for the row is text, the cell can contain anything.

If the Data Type for the row is numeric, and Default High/Low limits are defined, the Default Value is verified to be within those limits.

Default Source Point

The following validations are performed for the Default Source Point column:

If the cell is blank, no validation is performed.

The Point Type for the Default Source Point must match the Data Type of the row.

If the Default Source Point is an array element, it must be within the array bounds.

The point must be Enabled.

More information

Step 3. Configure recipes.

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