Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition Users Guide - Manual (Page 443)

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Creating graphic objects
This chapter describes how to use, create, and set up the graphic objects available in
FactoryTalk View Site Edition.
For information about using the Graphics editor, and creating and setting up graphic
displays, see Chapter 16, Creating graphic displays.
Types of graphic objects in FactoryTalk View SE
In FactoryTalk View Studio, in the Graphics editor, you can create the following types of
graphic objects:
Drawing objects are geometric and freehand objects, images, panels, and text. Drawing
objects are the only FactoryTalk View graphic objects that do not use data connections.
For more information, see “Creating the different types of drawing objects” on page 17-4.
Push button objects are typically used to start or stop processes or actions. For more
information, see “Creating the different types of push buttons” on page 17-11.
Numeric and string objects are used for entering or displaying numbers or text. For
more information, see “Creating the different types of data display and input objects” on
page 17-21.
Indicator objects show the status of a process or operation by showing colors, captions,
images, or options to indicate different states. For more information, see “Creating the
different types of indicators” on page 17-27.
Gauge and graph objects show a range of values, and relationships between variables.
For more information, see “Creating the different types of gauges and graphs” on
page 17-29.
Key objects represent keys on a keyboard, and are for use with touch screens. For more
information, see “Using key objects to simulate keyboard functions” on page 17-32.
Advanced objects, such as trends and HMI tag alarm summaries, provide ways for
operators to monitor, analyze, and interact with application data at run time. For more
information, see “Creating the different types of advanced objects” on page 17-33.
Some advanced objects are described in detail in other parts of this manual. For
information about creating trend objects, see
Chapter 23, Setting up trends .
For information about creating HMI tag alarm summaries, see Chapter 11, Setting up HMI
tag alarms.