Link Right Genie
- Last UpdatedJul 18, 2023
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Genie Name: link_r
Genie Library: sa_navigation
System Project: SA_Include
The Link Right Genie (named "link_r") can be used to direct an operator to the next stage of a linear production process that spans multiple pages.
For more information, see Use Navigational Genies on Content Pages.
Genie Properties
Complete the following properties for the genie in the Genie Properties dialog box.
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AN: This is an automatically-generated unique ID for the genie object.
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Name: Optional. If you need to reference the Genie at runtime using Cicode, specify a unique name.
Genie Parameters
Select the Genie, then double-click on it. The Genie’s parameters are displayed. Complete the following parameters:
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Parameter |
Description |
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Menu Item |
The path to the linked item in the project's Menu Configuration. This is specified using the following notation: <Level1>.<Level2>.<Level3>.<Level4>.<Level5>.<Level6> For example, "Plant1.Area1.MyPage" The menu item needs to be included under the "Navigation" menu (defined in the Page field). As "Navigation" is assumed as the top level of the path, it is not necessary to enter it at the start of the menu item path. |
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Tooltip |
An optional description of the Genie that appears when the mouse points at it. |
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Use for 4K Page? |
Determines if the Genie will appear on a page that displays within a UHD_4K workspace. TRUE = The Genie will appear in a UHD4K workspace. FALSE = The Genie will not appear in a UHD4K workspace. |
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Links to another console? |
Allows you to indicate that a Genie points to a destination on a different console, which is a destination that is not usually monitored by the current client. TRUE = The Genie points to a different console. FALSE = The Genie does not point to a different console. If set to TRUE, the Genie will display a gray background. |
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Use as Control Link? |
Determines if the Genie will function as a control link. TRUE = The Genie will use a control link. FALSE = The Genie will not use a control link. If set to TRUE, the Genie will display a purple drop-shadow. |
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Control Signal Equipment |
The piece of equipment that is associated with the left/right Genie. The Genie will only appear when their associated object is selected. |
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Controlled Equipment |
The piece of equipment that the Control Link points to. When you click on the Genie, the page associated with the piece of equipment will display. |