Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 112)

7–4 Working with Objects
Publication 2711-6.0
Objects are created in the display area using the same technique.
To create an object in the display area:
1. Choose an object from the Objects menu.
Or click the appropriate tool in the toolbox.
2. Position the pointer (+) where you want to place the object.
3. Click the left mouse button to place the default size.
Or hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to size
the object. Release the mouse when the object is the right size.
The object is automatically selected.
Object
Drag Pointer
to Size Object
4. To place another object of the same type, move the pointer to a
new location and repeat step 3.
5. Click the right mouse button to exit the object mode.
Or click the selection tool in the toolbox.
Or press the ESC key.
For each object placed on the screen, the status bar shows:
•
Object ID number (assigned by PanelBuilder)
•
X and Y coordinates of upper left corner of object (in pixels).
Coordinates are referenced from upper left corner of display
(x=0, y=0).
•
Width and height of object (in pixels)
•
Object type (right element of status bar)
Creating Objects
in Display Area