Configure a basic SA_NumericDataBlock using InTouch tags

The basic configuration of a SA_NumericDataBlock symbol shows a measured value, a label, and an engineering unit. In the following example, strings have been assigned to the label and engineering unit.

Prerequisites

This procedure explains how to configure a basic symbol using a reference to an InTouch tag.

• Create a Real tag for the symbol's measured value.

• Create an InTouch application with a window to verify that the symbol has been configured correctly.

To configure a basic SA_NumericDataBlock symbol

1. Drop the symbol in a WindowMaker window.

2. Double-click on the symbol to show the Edit Symbol Properties dialog box.

3. Click the Custom Properties tab to show the default custom properties.

4. Select the PV custom property.

5. Click the Browse Galaxy button to the right of the Default Value field to show the Select Tag dialog box.

6. Assign an InTouch tag as the reference value of the PV custom property.

7. If you want, assign optional string values as the symbol's label.

   1. Right-click on the symbol, select Substitute, and then select Substitute Strings.

   2. Enter a string value for Label and click OK.

8. Save your changes.

9. Run the application containing the symbol in WindowViewer to verify that your configuration changes are correct.