Use the Object Properties dialog to set up general
identification, security, logging, and privilege parameters for
your ActiveX object.
Objects and groups have the following general
access properties.
[Identification] Object/Group
AN
Displays the Animation number of the object/group.
The AN uniquely identifies the object/group, and can be used in
Cicode functions and so on.
Note: If the object is part of a Genie or
symbol, the following properties can be completed after the
Genie/Symbol is pasted onto a page (Ctrl +
double-click). Similarly, if the object is part of a template, the
properties can be defined after a page has been created using that
template (Ctrl + double-click).
[Identification] Description
Enter a description of the object/group, and its
various functions and so on. This field is purely for the entry of
information which you consider beneficial to the smooth running and
maintenance of your system. It will not affect the way the system
runs, and it will not display during runtime.
[Identification] Tool tip
Enter a short, meaningful description (48
characters maximum) of the object/group. During runtime, this
description appears when the operator moves the cursor onto the
object/group. The message can be plain text, Super Genie syntax or
both. When using Super Genie syntax, the data type needs to be
included. The name of the tag will then be included in the
text.
If an object in a group has a tool tip, this
object's tool tip will be displayed, and not the group's tool tip.
If the object does not have a tool tip, the group tool tip will
display. In this instance, if the object is a member of a group,
and that group is part of another group, the tool tip for the first
group will display.
If you place an object behind a group, its tool
tip will not display. Remember, however, that group boundaries are
rectangular, no matter what shape is formed by the objects in the
group. This means that 'blank' spaces between objects in a group
are actually part of the group. Even if you can see the individual
object, if it is behind the group, its tool tip will not
display.
[Security] Same area as page
Select this box to assign the object/group to the
same area as the page on which it has been drawn; otherwise, leave
it blank, and enter another area in the Object/Group area field (below).
[Security] Object/Group area
Enter the areaA large application can be visualized as a series
of discrete sections or areas. Areas can be defined geographically
(where parts of the plant are separated by vast distances) or
logically (as discrete processes or individual
tasks). to which this object/group belongs. Users
without access to this area (and any necessary privileges) will not
be able to make full use of the object/group. They will not be able
to use touch command, keyboard commands, movement, sliders and so
on. (In order to avoid confusion for such operators, it is
sometimes a good idea to disable the object/group when it is
unavailable due to lack of security rights. Disabled objects/groups
can be grayed, hidden or embossed.) For example, if you enter Area
1 here, operators need to have access to Area 1 (plus any necessary
privileges) to make use of this object/group.
Click the menu to the right of this field to
select an area, or type in an area number directly.
[Security] No privilege
restrictions
Select this box to disable privilege restrictions;
otherwise, leave it blank, and enter another privilege below. The
implications of not assigning a privilege restriction depend upon
whether you have used areas in your security setup:
No Areas:
Every operator has full control of the object/group.
Areas: An
operator will only need view access to control the object/group if
it does not have privilege restrictions.
[Security] Privilege level
Enter the privilege level necessary for an
operator to use this object/group. Operators without the necessary
privileges will not be able to make full use of the object/group.
They will not be able to use touch command, keyboard commands,
movement, sliders and so on. (To avoid confusion for such
operators, disable the object/group when it is unavailable due to
lack of security rights. Disabled objects/groups can be grayed,
hidden or embossed.) For example, if you enter Privilege Level 1
here, operators need to possess Privilege Level 1 to use of this
object/group. You can also combine this restriction with area
restrictions. For example, if you assign the object/group to Area
5, with Privilege Level 2, the user needs to have Privilege 2 for
Area 5.
Click the menu to the right of this field to
select a privilege, or type in an privilege number directly.
Note: If an object is part of a group,
users need to have access to the group in order to have access to
the object.
[Logging] Log device
This is the device to which messages will be
logged for the object/group's keyboard and touch commands. Click
the menu to the right of the field to select a device, or type a
device name.
Note: You need to include the MsgLog field in the format of the log device for
the message to be sent.
to which this object/group belongs. Users
without access to this area (and any necessary privileges) will not
be able to make full use of the object/group. They will not be able
to use touch command, keyboard commands, movement, sliders and so
on. (In order to avoid confusion for such operators, it is
sometimes a good idea to disable the object/group when it is
unavailable due to lack of security rights. Disabled objects/groups
can be grayed, hidden or embossed.) For example, if you enter Area
1 here, operators need to have access to Area 1 (plus any necessary
privileges) to make use of this object/group.