Creating Equipment, Space, Network, or Unassigned Graphics - Metasys - LIT-12012116 - Server - Metasys UI - 7.0

Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (JCT) Help
Product
Building Automation Systems > Graphics and Interfaces > Metasys UI
Document type
User Guide
Document number
LIT-12012116
Version
7.0
Revision date
2024-09-25

What is an equipment graphic?

An equipment graphic is a Metasys UI graphic associated with a piece of equipment. An equipment graphic can also be an Exception graphic. An Exception graphic is a Metasys UI graphic associated with a piece of equipment that already has an Aliased graphic associated with its Equipment Definition. When a piece of equipment has one or more Exception graphics, the Aliased graphic is disabled.

We recommend you create an Aliased graphic for all equipment so auto-binding of points is available.

What is a space graphic?

A space graphic is a Metasys UI graphic associated with a space.

What is a network graphic?

A network graphic is a Metasys UI graphic associated with a network object.

What is an unassigned graphic?

An unassigned graphic can be the following:
  • a Metasys UI graphic that is not associated with a piece of equipment, space, or Equipment Definition
    Note: When you copy and paste a Metasys UI graphic in the Graphics List, the pasted Metasys UI graphic is automatically placed in the Unassigned Graphics folder and is listed in the Unassigned Graphics List until you associate the Metasys UI graphic to a piece of equipment or space.
  • a Graphics + graphic not associated with a piece of equipment or space
  • a Standard graphic not associated with a piece of equipment or space
  • an AGA graphic that appears in the Graphics List but cannot be viewed in the Preview panel and cannot be associated with any equipment or space

How do I create an equipment graphic for a piece of equipment?

  1. Select the Graphics tab.
  2. Select Equipment & Spaces from the list and select a piece of equipment.
  3. Click + or + ADD GRAPHIC in the Graphics List. The New Graphic window opens.
  4. If the piece of equipment does not have an Aliased graphic associated with its Equipment Definition, select a template from the Default list or the Custom list. If the piece of equipment has an Aliased graphic associated with its Equipment Definition, choose Copy of Aliased Graphic to create an Exception graphic based on the existing Aliased graphic, or choose Select an existing template to create an Exception graphic based on a default or custom template.
  5. Enter a name in the Name field.
    Note: The following are invalid characters for a graphic name: <, >, :, ", /, \, ?, *, |, @, #, . (period), and , (comma).
  6. If required, enter a description.
  7. Select an authorization category.
  8. Click CREATE. The graphic opens in the Graphic Editor. For more information on working with the Graphics Editor, see Graphics Editor.

How do I create a space graphic?

  1. Select the Graphics tab.
  2. Select Equipment & Spaces from the list and select a space.
  3. Click + or +ADD GRAPHIC in the Graphics List. The New Graphic window opens.
  4. Select a template from the Default list or the Custom list.
  5. Enter a name in the Name field.
    Note: The following are invalid characters for a graphic name: <, >, :, ", /, \, ?, *, |, @, #, . (period), and , (comma).
  6. If required, enter a description.
  7. Select an authorization category.
  8. Click CREATE. The graphic opens in the Graphic Editor. For more information on working with the Graphics Editor, see Graphics Editor.

How do I create a network graphic?

  1. Select the Graphics tab.
  2. Select Network from the list and select a network object.
  3. Click + or +ADD GRAPHIC in the Graphics List. The New Graphic window opens.
  4. Select a template from the Default list or the Custom list.
  5. Enter a name in the Name field.
    Note: The following are invalid characters for a graphic name: <, >, :, ", /, \, ?, *, |, @, #, . (period), and , (comma).
  6. If required, enter a description.
  7. Select an authorization category.
  8. Click CREATE. The graphic opens in the Graphic Editor. For more information on working with the Graphics Editor, see Graphics Editor.

How do I create an unassigned graphic that is a Metasys UI graphic?

  1. Select the Graphics tab.
  2. Select Equipment & Spaces from the list and select the Unassigned Graphics folder.
  3. Click + in the Graphics List. The New Graphic window opens.
  4. Select a template from the Default list or the Custom list.
  5. Enter a name in the Name field.
    Note: The following are invalid characters for a graphic name: <, >, :, ", /, \, ?, *, |, @, #, . (period), and , (comma).
  6. If required, enter a description.
  7. Select an authorization category.
  8. Click CREATE. The graphic opens in the Graphic Editor. For more information on working with the Graphics Editor, see Graphics Editor.

How do I edit an equipment, space, network, or unassigned Metasys UI graphic?

  1. Select the Graphics tab.
  2. Select Equipment & Spaces, Equipment Definitions, or Network from the list.
  3. Select a piece of equipment, space, network object, or the Unassigned Graphics folder.
  4. Select the equipment, space, network object, or unassigned Metasys UI graphic from the Graphics List. The graphic displays in the Preview panel.
  5. Click the pencil icon in the upper-right corner of the Preview panel. The graphic opens in the Graphics Editor.