This is the first step in
creating a Text IO Tag. You must select a Parameter that is a
Text-type Parameter. The parameter acts as a starting
template for defining the features of that tag. The important
thing is to get the Data type correct, you can not change from
Analog to Discrete to Text. All other properties can be
changed.
Chosen from a Pull Down List on the Add Tag properties page. Parameters are IO device driver dependant. Different drivers use different parameters. AI usually signifies an analog-type parameter. DI or CI usually signifies discrete-type parameters. Txt usually signifies a Text-type parameter
Range:
Driver Dependant.
Field
Type:
Text
Tag
field:
.PNAME
read only