Create graphics in the visualization folder

You can create a new graphic in the Visualization folder. It is then listed in the Visualization folder with a proposed default name. You can:

• Rename the graphic.

• Move the graphic.

• Edit the graphic with the Industrial Graphic Editor.

To create a new graphic from the IDE

1. On the Home ribbon, in the Create area, select Graphics. The Visualization folder appears and a new graphic is listed.

   

   Note: You can also press CTRL + SHIFT + H to create a new Industrial graphic or right-click in the Visualization folder and select New and Graphic from the shortcut menu.

2. Rename the graphic.

   Names must be unique within the entire Visualization folder hierarchy. Valid characters for graphic names include alphanumeric characters, #, and _ (underscore). Graphic names cannot contain spaces and the graphic name cannot begin with the $character.

3. Double-click the graphic name. The Industrial Graphic Editor appears.

4. Draw the graphic.