For information about Aliased Graphics for engines, see How do I create aliased graphics for an engine-only site?
Graphics offline creation and modification in JCT
In Metasys UI on engines, use JCT to create and modify your graphics. For more information about how to create and modify your graphics in JCT, refer to the How do I create, view, modify, and delete Metasys UI graphics on engines? section in the Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (JCT) Help (LIT-12012116) .
Number | Name | Description |
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1 | Add/+ icon | Click to create a new graphic on an engine at the currently selected location. |
2 | Engine Graphics Toolbar | Appears when you select the Graphics folder or any graphic in that folder, on any engine that supports Metasys UI graphics. |
3 | Delete icon | Click to delete the selected graphic from an engine. |
4 | Graphics folder | Use this system-created folder to store all of the Metasys UI graphics on an engine. |
Nesting graphics: When you create graphics in a specific engine's Graphics folder, you can nest the graphics to create an organized hierarchy of up to seven levels. You can also create associated graphics for network items on engines, such as field controllers and alarm extensions.
Custom symbols support: Custom symbols are supported in Metasys UI only on servers. Custom symbols are not supported in Metasys UI for engines.
Viewing engine graphics in the Network tree
For engines, Metasys UI graphics appear in the Network tree in the engine's Graphics folder. To view a graphic on an engine, complete the following steps:
- From the Network tree, expand the engine’s Graphics folder.
- Select the graphic that you require. The graphic appears in the Graphics Viewer widget.