Configure multi-states for value symbols

You can configure multi-state behaviors for value symbols. The attribute inside the symbol acts as a trigger for the multi-state behavior.

1. Right-click a value symbol on the display, and then click either Add Multi-State or Configure Multi-State to open the Multi-State pane.

   Add or replace the attribute that the multi-state is based on.

   1. Find an attribute in the Assets pane.

   2. Drag the attribute to the top of the Configure Multi-State section.

      

   For the attribute represented by the symbol, this section shows available states and their associated colors. States correspond to:

   • Traits if the attribute has limit traits

     

     Limit traits for attributes are configured in PI System Explorer. For more information, see the PI Server topic Attribute traits.

   • Digital states if the attribute stores digital state values

     

   • Configurable numeric conditions

     

     The Bad data state indicates that a value is either out of range or contains no data.

2. Configure the Property section to determine which symbol attribute should display the multi-state settings.

   Options include:

   • Fill: Applies multi-state conditions to the background Fill attribute for the value symbol

   • Value: Applies multi-state conditions to the Value attribute for the value symbol

   • All Text: Applies multi-state conditions to any visible text for the value symbol

     

3. If the pane lists configurable numeric conditions, set the conditions to define each state:

   1. For each condition, enter the maximum value for the condition.

      The state applies when the value is greater than the previous condition and less than or equal to this value. The units for the values are displayed above the conditions. If the datasource is the symbol and you change the units for the symbol, click Convert units to convert the values to the new units.

   2. To remove a condition, click X next to the condition.

   3. To add a condition, type a maximum value in the empty field below Bad data and then click Add.

4. Set the colors desired for each state:

   1. Select the color to open the color palette.

   2. Select the desired color for the state. You can also select a transparent fill.

      

   3. Select Hide to hide the symbol when the value reaches this condition.

      

      Note: In Design mode, hidden symbols remain visible on a display, but are hidden once you exit Design mode.

   4. Select Blink if you want the symbol to blink for this state.

      

      Note: Blink is not supported for hidden symbols.

The symbol changes its color based on the current attribute value and the colors configured for the multi-state. If the units configured on the symbol are changed, you can either leave the multi-state values as defined or click Convert Units to convert the current values to the new units.

To remove multi-state behavior, click the trash can icon at the top of the Multi-State pane.