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Metasys UI Help
Product
Building Automation Systems > Graphics and Interfaces > Metasys UI
Document type
User Guide
Document number
LIT-12011953
Version
7.0.50
Revision date
2024-03-19
Product status
Active

How do I add the Rotate effect?

To add the Rotate effect to a shape, symbol, or element of a symbol:
  1. Click in the Behavior Name field to add a name. Click the tick button.
  2. Click + to select the Rotate effect.
  3. Configure the Rotate effect.
    • If selecting the Simple Effect Type:
      • Configure the Direction setting.
      • Select Loop (optional setting). The Loop setting keeps the rotation active when the status is active.
      • Configure the Speed setting. The Speed setting is the time it takes for one rotation in milliseconds.
      • Configure the Origin Point setting. The Origin Point setting allows you to set the center of the rotation. There are nine Origin Point settings.
      Figure 1. Simple Rotate Effect

    • If selecting Span Rotate Effect Type:
      • Configure the Direction setting.
      • Bind the Span Rotation effect to a point using the Point Selection field. Click . You can bind to an alias point, explicit point, or Building Network point. See Working with Point Selection.
      • Configure the Origin Point setting. The Origin Point setting allows you to set the center of the rotation. There are nine Origin Point settings.
        Figure 2. Span Rotate Effect

    Click Next.

  4. Select a trigger. See Working with Triggers.
  5. Add a rule. Rules are optional unless a Value Change trigger is used for the Custom Behavior. See Working with Rules.
  6. Click SAVE.
Figure 3. Completed Rotate Effect

What are the use cases for using the Rotate effect?

The Rotate effect can be used with a customized fan that spins when the status is active. For example, a custom fan can rotate 360 degrees clockwise or a custom gauge can rotate 90 degrees clockwise.

What can I apply the Rotate effect to?

The Rotate effect can be applied to the shapes, symbols, and elements of symbols listed in the following table.
Table 1. Rotate Effect
Symbol Category Symbol
Basic Shapes, Arrow Shapes, and Flowchart Shapes All
Basic Symbols Circle, Square, Triangle
Drawing Tools Image, Line, Text, Path