Creating a Direct Referencing Symbol
The following example describes the creation of a simple symbol. Whilst this is a specific example, the same principle will be used when creating any symbol. The symbol is to use direct referencing to server variables, that is, when it is re-used, it will not use a branch.
The symbol will use the Register Display animation to
display three registers representing the time in hours, minutes and seconds.
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How to create a Direct Referencing symbol
- Create a new window to use as a work area in which to create the symbol. The window may be deleted when you have finished.
- In Design mode, use the drawing elements Text and Rectangle to draw the required shape. Draw the three Text elements that will be used to display the dynamic information.
- Apply the three animations. When referencing the variables ensure the full name is used preceded by the @ character.
- Select all the drawing elements and use the Group command to create a drawing group. The drawing elements will be surrounded by 8 large black squares when they have been grouped.
- Select the Edit.Create Symbol command. A dialog will be displayed prompting for the symbol name. If you have multiple Libraries then a list of the available Libraries is also displayed.
- Choose the library, enter the symbol name and select OK. You have now created a symbol.
The symbol will appear in the chosen library from where it may be pasted into any window.