Step 1. Create a Screen Level Variable

  1. Click Format>Screen Properties on the CimEdit menu bar.

The Properties – Screen dialog box opens.

  1. Select the Variables tab.

  2. Create a variable named BUSY as follows.

  1. Enter BUSY in the Variable column.

  2. Check Public.

  3. Enter 0 in the Value column.

  1. Click OK.

Result: CimEdit creates a screen level variable that can be used by the Trend control and any other configured objects on the screen.

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