Create faceplate graphics

A faceplate graphic typically shows visual elements for operators to monitor and manage equipment represented by graphics in a running application. Operators can select buttons in a faceplate graphic to turn equipment on or off. A meter or other type of graphic can be embedded in a faceplate to show the current measured value of a selected piece of equipment during runtime.

Graphics that have been enabled for faceplate compatibility mode enable operators to manage a set of similar graphics using a single faceplate. Instead of creating a separate faceplate for each graphic, a faceplate can be adapted for different graphic configurations by showing or hiding graphic elements or embedded graphics in the faceplate itself.

For example, you can create a faceplate graphic to fill or drain a tank. The faceplate graphic shows an embedded RPM meter when a SA_MultiStagePump graphic is configured as an outlet pump with a variable speed motor controller. The same faceplate can be used without a meter when another SA_MultiStagePump graphic represents a fixed speed inlet pump that runs without an output controller.

In the example of the embedded RPM meter in the faceplate graphic to fill or drain the tank shown above, two conditions must be met to hide the RPM meter:

• The embedded RPM meter graphic's FaceplateMode property must be set to true.

• The embedded RPM meter graphic must have a custom property with a reference to an invalid value.

  Important: Only AVEVA OMI ViewApps support faceplate compatibility mode. Managed and traditional InTouch applications do not support faceplate mode.