Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 266)

Menus and Commands Summary A–5
Publication 2706-817
ASCII Variable Entry...
Enters a placeholder in the message that allows an ASCII Input
device to send alphanumeric characters to the terminal. Valid only in
applications designed for terminals with a Remote I/O daughterboard
and firmware that supports ASCII Input.
ASCII Control Char...
Enters an ASCII Control Character in the message.
Graphic...
Enters an ISA graphical symbol in the message.
Edit Variable...
When a variable in the message is selected, opens the dialog for that
type of variable.
Enable Function Key...
When the application is designed for a MessageView 421F terminal,
allows specific function keys to be enabled in the message.
Use commands on the Application menu to validate, download and
upload an application, edit function key and special message
attributes, and set runtime parameters for the MessageView terminal.
Tag Editor...
Opens the Tag Editor to view, add or edit tag information for an
application. Tag information is specific to the communication
protocol that the application will use.
Project Management...
Opens the Project Management dialog to manipulate (display, create,
copy, rename, delete) projects and to manipulate (create, copy,
rename, delete) devices in projects.
Description...
Opens a dialog to enter an application description and change the
application name. Also shows when the last version of the
application was saved.
Validate..
Checks the entire application for potential problems. This command
allows the designer to make necessary corrections before
downloading is attempted.
Application Menu