About this task
To bind Basic Shapes symbols to objects:
Procedure
- Double-click the Basic Shapes symbol. The Binding Information dialog box appears.
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Use the information in the following table to edit the fields.
For information on default preferences for graphics (such as status colors, fan colors, state colors, and alarm flashing settings), see Graphic Settings Tab in the Preferences section.
Table 1. Basic Shape Dynamics Options Field
Description
Object
Allows you to type in the Item Reference of the object you want to bind to the Basic Shape. Or, lets you click the Browse icon to launch a tree browser to select the object to bind to the Basic Shape.
Attribute
Allows you to select the object’s attribute to bind to the Basic Shape.
State 0
Allows you to set the color for State 0.
The default color is determined by the preferences. See Graphic Settings Tab in the Preferences section for details.
State 1
Allows you to set the color for State 1.
State 2
Allows you to set the color for State 3.
State 3
Allows you to set the color for State 4.
All Other States
Allows you to set the color for all other states.
Orientation
For the triangle basic shape, chooses the position of the point (Up, Down, Left, or Right).
OK
Accepts changes.
Cancel
Cancels changes.