How do I work with a Master Layer in the Graphics Editor?
The Master Layer acts as a background layer for all graphics, so that you no longer have to manage separate backgrounds for every Metasys UI graphic on your site. The Master Layer typically contains a company logo, background images or colors, and common data, including outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity.
- Click the pencil button in the upper-right corner of the Master Layer graphic preview. The Master Layer graphic opens in the Graphics Editor.
- Click the layer button to open the Layer panel. Add a background image. Add additional layers for any elements, images, or symbols you would like to add to the Master Layer graphic.
- Add any elements, images, or symbols.
- Click the chain button to bind elements and symbols to explicit points. Binding to aliased points is not supported in the Master Layer graphic.
- Click SAVE. The Master Layer graphic preview opens in the Graphics Manager.
To edit an existing Master Layer, follow the same steps.
To edit a Master Layer on all child engines, edit the Site Director Master Layer.
What is the Master Layer behavior (toggle and check box)?
| Setting in Layers Panel for Metasys UI Graphic | Graphics Editor | Graphics Manager Preview | Graphics Widget (Viewer) | Graphics Widget Layers Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toggle On Check box Selected |
displayed | displayed | displayed | displayed |
| Toggle Off Check box Deselected |
not displayed | not displayed | not displayed | not displayed |
| Toggle On Check box Deselected |
not displayed | not displayed | not displayed | displayed |
| Toggle Off Check box Selected |
displayed | not displayed | not displayed | not displayed |
How do I hide the Master Layer in the graphic while editing the graphic?
- Click the layer button.
- Deselect the Master Layer check box.