GraphicAccess2 interface methods

The GraphicAccess2 interface uses separate methods to export substitutable strings and configured references for an Industrial Graphic.

ExportGraphicToXml method

Exports all substitutable strings in an Industrial Graphic to an XML file. Galaxy, graphic name, the XML file path and Export Substitute Strings option are the parameters for the ExportGraphictoXML function. This API will not export empty strings and strings used in invisible graphics.

Syntax

IGraphicAccessResult ExportGraphicToXml(IGalaxy galaxy, string graphicName, string xmlFilePath, bool bExportSubstituteStrings);

Parameters

galaxy

IGalaxy obtained from the GRAccess and returns the galaxy.

graphicName

Name of the graphic to export.

xmlFilePath

Directory folder to place the XML file containing the exported graphic.

bExportSubstituteStrings

When set 'True' will include the substitute string from graphic in the export XML file.

GetConfiguredReferences method

Exports all of the configured references within an Industrial Graphic to an XML file.

Syntax

IGraphicAccessResult GetConfiguredReferences(IGalaxy galaxy, string graphicName, out string sConfiguredReferencesXML);

Parameters

galaxy

IGalaxy obtained from the GRAccess and returns galaxy containing the graphic object.

graphicName

Name of the graphic with references to export.

sConfiguredReferencesXML

The configured references for the graphic will be returned to this parameter in a string.