View object properties

You can view the properties of an object by right-clicking and selecting Properties. Object properties vary, depending on the type of selected object and whether it is a base template, a derived template, or an instance.

The Properties window contains the tabs that allow you to examine different object properties. Only tabs applicable to the object are displayed.

The General tab contains basic information for the object, such as the codebase (major version), what template it is derived from, and any current errors and warnings.

The Attributes tab lists the object’s attributes and values. In addition to attributes that have been added to the object, attributes for Errors and InAlarm are also listed, as are attributes for CodeBase (major version of the object), MinorVersion ("dot" version), and ConfigVersion. The ConfigVersion will increment each time the object has been checked in after an edit.

The References tab lists I/O references for the object.

The Cross References tab lists any attributes that are cross referenced for the object.

The Change Log tab is a historical list of changes, including deploy/undeploy operations, that have been made to the object.

The Operational Limits tab lists prohibited actions and the reason for the prohibition. For example, Check In is not allowed for objects that are already checked in.

The Errors/Warnings tab lists any errors or warnings for the object.

For more information about specifying the properties of objects, see Work with Objects.