Testing a Graphic

You can test the behavior of graphics and components offline in Preview mode by setting test values in the Test pane.

Any graphic or component with an associated name and a Bind object is displayed in the Test pane.

You enter test values in the Value column and can set an optional Unit.

You can also test the behavior of certain signal status values. The Status column contains a drop-down menu where you can select four kinds of status:

• Error
• Database value
• Value from device
• Forced value

By default, Error status is handled by the graphic (the figure is crossed over in red). Other status types can be modified by user-written Java scripts.

You can test the animation, snippets, and other parts of a graphic to ensure it works the way it is intended to.

To test a graphic in Preview mode:

1. In Graphics Editor, on the menu bar, click Preview to open the graphic in preview mode.
2. On the menu bar, click View, and then click Test.
3. In the Test pane, in the Value column, type the value for the drawing object for which you want to test the behavior.
4. In the Status column select Forced value.
5. In the work area, check the behavior.