To set data source time update options

NOTE: Time update options are available for Historical and Relational data sources only.

Before starting, you must insert an object into a display and set at least one data source. Refer to To add objects to a display and To set a data source for an object if required.

  1. While in Configure mode, access the object's configuration panel.

  2. Click the Data tab.

  3. NOTE: Some objects, such as the Datalink and shapes, do not have a Data tab. You will find the Advanced Settings button wherever you enter your data source.

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If your data source is set as an expression, access the Data Sources tab on the Expression Builder.

  1. Click the Advanced Settings button . The Advanced Settings window appears.

  2. At the top of the window you will see a list of the data sources. You must set the options for each data source by first selecting it and then making changes to the settings below.

  3. NOTE: You can select multiple data sources.

  4. Select the Auto Update options required:

    • Select Allow Display Updates if you want the data source to accept automatic updates at the display level.

    • Select Allow Component Updates if you want the data source to accept automatic updates at the component (object) level.

    NOTE: If the data source you are configuring is Relational, the Auto Update options only are available for configuration (steps 7 and 8 do not apply).

  5. Select the Quick Time options required:

    • Select Allow Display Quick Time if you want the data source to accept time changes made by a Quick Time control on the run-time toolbar.

    • Select Allow Component Quick Time if you want the data source to accept time changes made by a Quick Time control on the component (object).

  6. Select the Scrolling options required:

    • Select Allow Display Scrolling if you want the data source to accept time changes made by scroll buttons on the run-time toolbar.

    • Select Allow Component Scrolling if you want the data source to accept time changes made by scroll buttons on the component (object).

  7. Select another data source and repeat steps 6 to 8 until you have made all the necessary changes.

See Also

Time Updates on Data Sources

Advanced Settings Properties

Automatic Update

Quick Time

Scrolling