Varec TankGate Interface 8315 Series - Manual (Page 78)

Using ViewRTU Tank Gate Interface
68 Installation and Operations Manual
New
The user is able to create a new configuration file by clicking on the New push-button
from the tool bar or by selecting New from the File menu. When selected, a dialog box
appears displaying a list of configuration definition files. The user selects the desired
file from this list.
Open
The user is able to select an existing configuration file by clicking on the Open push-
button from the tool bar, or by selecting Open from the File menu. When selected, a
dialog box appears displaying a list of configuration files. All configuration files are
identified by the RCF extension. Once a file is selected, the point configuration data of
the selected file is displayed. If the directory is empty, the user has the option of creating a new
file by typing in the file name.
Save
The user is able to save the opened configuration file by clicking on the Save push-
button from the tool bar or by selecting Save from the File menu. The user can save the
file anytime the configuration has changed. If the file exists in the directory, the
configuration is stored to the disk using the current file name. If the file has not been
saved before or the name does not exist in the directory, the user is prompted to enter a
configuration file name.
Save As
The Save As option is used to save the currently opened file under a different name. When
selected, a dialog box appears prompting the user to enter a file name. If the selected file name
already exists, the user has the option of overwriting the file. Otherwise, the user can create a
separate file containing all the current configuration data of the present file. If the user chooses
to create a separate file, the current file is automatically closed. Only one file may be open at a
time.
Exit
The Exit option is used to close the ViewRTU application. If the current configuration file has not
been saved, the user is prompted to save the file or cancel the option.
7.5.2 The Point Menu
Figure 7-4: The Point Menu
Add
The user is able to add a point to the current configuration. The user is able to add a
point by clicking on the Add Point push-button from the tool bar or by selecting Add
from the Point menu. The Select Point to Add dialog box appears: