Create movement

You make objects move at run time by using location links. You can make an object move horizontally, vertically, or both, as the value of an analog tag or expression changes. For example, as a tank level increases and decreases, an indicator moves up and down.

Create horizontal movement

1. Place the object on the screen in the starting location.

2. On the Draw menu, in the Mode group, select Animate.

   Alternatively, right-click the object and select Animation Links.

   The Animation Links dialog box appears.

3. In the Location section, select Horizontal.

   The Horizontal Location dialog box appears.

   

4. In the Expression box, type an analog tag name or an expression that equates to an analog value.

5. In the Properties section, configure how far the object moves. Do the following:

   1. In the At Left End box, type the value of the analog tag when the object should be at its farthest left position.

   2. In the At Right End box, type the value of the analog tag when the object should be at its farthest right position.

   3. In the To Left box, type the number of pixels the object should move to the left of its starting position.

   4. In the To Right box, type the number of pixels the object should move to the right of its starting position.

6. Select OK.

Create vertical movement

7. Place the object on the screen in the starting location.

8. On the Draw menu, in the Mode group, select Animate.

   Alternatively, right-click the object and select Animation Links.

   The Animation Links dialog box appears.

9. In the Location section, select Vertical.

   The Vertical Location dialog box appears.

   

10. In the Expression box, type an analog tag name or an expression that equates to an analog value.

11. In the Properties section, do the following:

    1. In the At Top box, type the value of the analog tag when the object should be at the top position.

    2. In the At Bottom box, type the value of the analog tag when the object should be at the bottom position.

    3. In the Up box, type the number of pixels the object should move up from the starting position.

    4. In the Down box, type the number of pixels the object should move down from the starting position.

12. Select OK.