Watlow Silver Series User Manual
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Using EZware-5000
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Bottom Layer:
Send the selected object to the bottom layer.
Previous Layer:
Moves the selected object to the previous layer.
Next Layer:
Moves the selected object to the next layer.
Normally, an object that is controlled by a PLC Register (i.e., a Word Lamp, Bit Lamp, Animation, etc.) is brought to the
Top Layer when the value in the PLC Register changes. This behavior can be changed by the Object Layout option on
the General tab of the System Parameters dialog. A setting of Control sets the behavior as outlined above. A setting
of Nature (default setting) results in the object remaining at the layer assigned during development.
The Object Layout setting is global and affects all PLC-controlled objects in the application.
Nudging Objects
Nudging is used to fine-tune the movement of objects in the work area of EasyBuilder. Using the nudge feature on a
selected object will move that object in the specified direction either by one pixel or by the grid setting amount.
Use the nudge up
, down
, left
, and right
commands (Edit > Nudge or the Nudge icons in the
Edit toolbar) to move objects on the window. This function is duplicated with the arrow keys on the keyboard.
Aligning Objects
The alignment tools can be used to quickly align two or more objects. Aligning justifies objects to the desired position
of the last-selected object. The last selected object will have "handles" of a different color than the other selected
objects.
Use the align left
, align right
, align top
, align bottom
, horizontal center
, and vertical
center
commands (Edit > Align or the Align icons in the Edit toolbar) to clean up the alignment of objects on the
window.
Making Objects the Same Size
This feature is handy if you want to quickly make two or more objects the same size. Objects are sized to the size of
the last-selected object. The last-selected object will have "handles" of a different color than the other selected
objects. This is most often used when you are trying to overlap objects that must be the same size. To better
illustrate, refer to the left side of Window_12 of the sample project:
To make objects the same width
:
1. Select the objects you wish to make the same width.
2. From the Edit menu, select Make Same Size, then Width or click the Make Same Width icon from the Edit
toolbar.
To make objects the same height
:
1. Select the objects you wish to make the same height.
2. From the Edit menu, select Make Same Size, then Height or click the Make Same Height icon from the Edit
toolbar.
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