Create a Supertag instance

You can use the Tagname Dictionary to create a Supertag instance. The Tagname Dictionary automatically creates all member tags and sub-member tags when the you define the new Supertag instance.

Create an Supertag instance from a template

1. In the Supertags pane, select the Supertag template for which you want to create an Instance.

2. Right-click the Supertag template, and select New Instance.

   A new Supertag Instance is created.

3. Double-click the new instance to open the Tagname Dictionary.

4. In the Tagname box, type the name you want for the new Supertag instance.

   A Supertag instance name can be up to 32 characters. An instance name follows the same naming rules as regular InTouch tags.

5. Select Type to show the Tagname Types dialog box.

6. Select a Supertag template name from the list. To know more about how to create a Supertag see Manage Supertag templates and member tags.

   

7. Select OK. The Tagname Dictionary dialog box expands to show additional options.

   The new tag that you entered in the Tagname box becomes the parent for all member tags that belong to the selected Supertag template.

8. Set the properties of the tag. Do the following:

   1. In the Member List box, select a tag from the Supertag template list.

   2. From Data Access, select Memory or I/O to show the respective Memory or I/O details dialog box.

   3. Enter the details as you do for a standard InTouch tag.

   4. Select the remaining member tags from the list and configure them.

9. Select Close after you specify all details for the member tags that belong to the Supertag instance.