Example: how to change element properties using scripts

You can change some properties of elements using scripting. This lets you configure additional runtime behavior to your elements in addition to design-time animation of those elements.

When you write scripts for the graphic or for one of its elements, you can use your HMI's attribute/tag browser to show and select a:

• Property of an element

• Custom property of the graphic

If a reference is not unique, the following order applies:

1. Dimensioned variable references

2. Graphic properties references

3. Custom property references

4. Object attribute references

To select an element property or a graphic custom property

5. Open your HMI's attribute/tag browser. It shows the element names and the properties of the selected element.

6. Select an element or graphic from the list. The right pane shows the accessible properties of the selected element or graphic.

7. Select a property from the right pane and click OK. The reference appears in the script window.