Custom properties

You can configure and use custom properties to extend the functionality of graphics and use them in combination with the HMI/SCADA software attributes or tags. You can use binding with custom properties to dynamically change the reference of a custom property.

You can associate custom properties with functionality you want exposed and that you want to be reusable. You can also use custom properties to connect an embedded graphic to attributes and tags in your HMI/SCADA software.

You manage all custom properties of a graphic using the Edit Custom Properties dialog box.

From the Edit Custom Properties dialog box, you can:

• Add and delete custom properties.

• Set the types and data types of custom properties.

• Set the default values of custom properties.

• Determine the visibility of each custom property.

• Add a description for each custom property.

• Validate and clear custom properties.

You can also:

• Rename custom properties.

• Link custom properties to external sources.

• Override custom properties with new values.

• Revert custom property values to their default values.