Runtime Behavior Group Properties
- Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2024
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The following table contains a list of properties in the Runtime Behavior property category used by the:
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Elements.
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Canvas.
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Element groups.
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Embedded graphics.
The table shows the purpose of Runtime Behavior properties, where they are used, and where to find more information on how to use them.
Asterisk (*) marks properties that are specific to only one type of element or the canvas, a group or an embedded graphic.
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Property |
Purpose, category, usage and further information |
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Enabled |
Purpose: When set to True enables the element at run time and allows the user to interact with it. If the property is set to False the user cannot use the mouse or keyboard to interact with the element. Data changes as a result of an animation or script still execute. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Closed Curve, 2 Point Pie, 3 Point Pie, 2 Point Chord, 3 Point Chord, Line, H/V Line, Polyline, Curve, 2 Point Arc, 3 Point Arc, Button, Text, Text Box, Image, Radio Button Group, Check Box, Edit Box, Combo Box, Calendar, DateTime Picker, List Box, Group, Path, Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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FacePlateMode* |
Purpose: Sets faceplate compatibility mode for a graphic that must be hidden on a faceplate to support a specific configuration. When set, the graphic is hidden during runtime if it contains an invalid reference to a target. Important: Only products that support creating and updating faceplates support faceplate compatibility mode. Managed and traditional HMI/SCADA applications do not support faceplate mode. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Embedded Graphics Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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Language |
Purpose: Defines the current language of the graphic. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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LanguageID |
Purpose: Defines the current language ID of the graphic. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Embedded Symbol Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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MultiplePopupsAllowed* |
Purpose: If False, ShowSymbol animations only show within a single dialog window no matter how many animations are invoked and regardless of how the animations are configured. If True, ShowSymbol animations show in separate dialog windows. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Canvas Can be read by script at run time: No |
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OwningObject* |
Purpose: Used as the object reference to replace all "Me." references in expressions and scripts. Everywhere there is a "Me." reference this object reference is used instead. The object name can be set either using a tag or hierarchical name of an AutomationObject. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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Scripts* |
Purpose: Defines a collection of scripts configured for the graphic. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Canvas Can be read by script at run time: No Info: Adding and Maintaining Symbol Scripts |
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ShowConfiguredReferences |
Purpose: When set as True, in the runtime, on right-clicking any element, the Configured References dialog box opens and displays the attributes configured on that element. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Canvas Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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SymbolReference* |
Purpose: Contains the exact location that the Embedded Graphic is linked to. This can help the user in locating the original definition for editing purposes. This property is always disabled. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: No |
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TabOrder |
Purpose: Defines the tab order for the element. The tab order is only used when navigating by the keyboard. This property is valid only when the TabStop property is set to true. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Closed Curve, 2 Point Pie, 3 Point Pie, 2 Point Chord, 3 Point Chord, Line, H/V Line, Polyline, Curve, 2 Point Arc, 3 Point Arc, Button, Text, Text Box, Image, Radio Button Group, Check Box, Edit Box, Combo Box, Calendar, DateTime Picker, List Box, Group, Path, Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: No |
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TabStop |
Purpose: Determines if the element can be navigated to and can receive focus at run time. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Closed Curve, 2 Point Pie, 3 Point Pie, 2 Point Chord, 3 Point Chord, Line, H/V Line, Polyline, Curve, 2 Point Arc, 3 Point Arc, Button, Text, Text Box, Image, Radio Button Group, Check Box, Edit Box, Combo Box, Calendar, DateTime Picker, List Box, Group, Path, Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: No |
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TreatAsIcon |
Purpose: If this property is set to False, the animations defined on the graphics within the group or embedded graphic take precedence over an animation defined on the group or embedded graphic. If there are no animations or the user clicked on an area of the group or embedded graphic that does not have an animation, then the group or embedded graphic animation executes. If the property is set to True, only the animation on the group or embedded graphic is executed. The interactive animations within the group or embedded graphic never execute. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Group, Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: Yes |
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Visible |
Purpose: Determines the visibility of the element. This property is configured at design time and used only at runtime. At design time all elements are visible irrespective of this setting. Category: Runtime Behavior Used by: Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Closed Curve, 2 Point Pie, 3 Point Pie, 2 Point Chord, 3 Point Chord, Line, H/V Line, Polyline, Curve, 2 Point Arc, 3 Point Arc, Button, Text, Text Box, Image, Radio Button Group, Check Box, Edit Box, Combo Box, Calendar, DateTime Picker, List Box, Group, Path, Embedded Graphic Can be read by script at run time: Yes |