Configure the Input Data Format of a multistate record

You can now configure the Input Data Format of a multistate record in the Advanced Database Editor (ADE). by selecting from a dropdown menu. The Input Data Format can be configured as:

• Baseline Configuration

• Bit Format

• Enumeration Format

To configure the Input Data Format of a multistate record in ADE

1. Open the multistate Row Edit dialog box for the multistate record you want to configure.

2. Select the Input tab.

   

3. Select Baseline Configuration, Bit Format or Enumeration Format from the Input Data Format dropdown menu.

   Depending on the configuration selected, different options will be available to you:

   • If Baseline Configuration is selected, the Bit Pattern Input button and the Enumerated Input button will be enabled.

     Note: The Input Data Format will still use the baseline Data Format type which is selected on the Main tab.

     

   • If Bit Format is selected, the Bit Pattern Input button will be enabled, and the Enumerated Input button will be disabled.

     

   • If Enumeration Format is selected, the Bit Pattern Input button will be disabled, and the Enumerated Input button will be enabled.

     

     Note: For more information on configuring the Input tab, refer to volume 1 of the RealTime Administrator documentation.

4. Select Save.

   The Input Data Format value will be saved into the RealTime database (RTDB) and reachable the next time this record is opened.