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Editing object attributes – Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual User Manual

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Working with Objects

Publication 2711-6.0

Each object (except for graphics) has attributes that define its
operation. View or edit the attributes by opening the object’s dialog.

To view or edit the attributes of an object:

Double-click the object.

Or select object and click the Object Attributes tool.

Or select object and choose Object Attributes from the Edit menu.

The dialog that opens has 2 or 3 tabs depending on whether the
object is a multistate or list object.

Use this tab:

To:

Properties

Configure the operating parameters of an object.

States

Configure the states of a multistate object or list object. Does not
appear for other objects.

Options

Enter a description for the object, flag the object for global selection,
or hide the view of the object.

Opens
Tag Dialog

Each object dialog has the same command buttons. Objects that do
not interact with the controller will not have the Edit Tag button.

Press:

To:

OK

Save changes and exit the dialog.

Cancel

Exit the dialog without saving any changes.

Edit Tag

Open dialog to view or enter attributes for a data tag.

Editing Object Attributes