Use the Project
Tags datasheet or the New
Tag dialog to configure the required properties of a
tag:
Figure 1. Project
Tags datasheet
- In the Name field,
enter a unique name that follows the proper syntax for tag names.
- In the Size field,
enter the maximum index of the tag if it is intended to be an
array tag. (If it is
not intended to be an array tag, then enter 0.)
- In the Type field,
choose the tag's data
type (Boolean, Integer, Real, or String) or class from the
drop-down list.
- In the Description
field, enter a brief description of the tag.
- In the Scope
field, choose the tag's scope (Local or Server) from the drop-down
list.
Tip: You can
configure the tag's optional properties — such as alarms and
min/max limits — by using
the Tag Properties tool.