Visualization Element 'Table'

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Tag: Common controls

The element displays data that can be represented as an array in a table. Therefore, the data type of the visualizing variable can be 1) a one-dimensional array, 2) a maximum two-dimensional array, 3) an array of an array, 4) an array of structures, or 5) an array of a function block.

Element properties

Element property 'Columns'

Element property 'Position'

Element property 'Center'

Element property 'Text properties'

Element property 'Dynamic texts'

Element property 'Font variables'

Element property 'Absolute movement'

Element property 'State variables'

Element property 'Selection'

Element property 'Access rights'

Element properties

Element name	Example: Data set component 1 Optional Hint: Assign individual names for elements so that they are found faster in the element list.
Type of element	Table
Data array	Array whose data is visualized as a table Variable (ARRAY) whose data type determines the number of columns and rows in the table Array types One-dimensional array: The table has one column. Two-dimensional array: The second dimension determines the number of columns. Array of an array: The number of array elements of the back array determines the number of columns. Array of a structure: The number of structure members determines the number of columns. Array of a function block: The number of local variables determines the number of columns. Example: PLC_PRG.aiTable Declaration: aiTable : ARRAY[0..3, 0..4] OF INT := [4(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)]; Hint: If the declaration of the array changes, then the table can be refreshed by placing the cursor in the data array value field and pressing the Enter key.
Max. array index	Top index limit for the displayed table. Limits the number of displayed rows. The index begins at 0. Variable (integer data type) Example: PLC_PRG.iUpperIndexBoundToDisplay Integer literal Example: 4 is displayed as 5 in the row of the table.

See also

Data Type 'ARRAY'

Element property 'Columns'

The table element displays the values of a variable in a tabular view. The index of array elements or structure components is shown in a column or row. Two-dimensional arrays or structure arrays are shown in several columns. The visualized variable is defined in the Data array property. If a variable is assigned there, then you can specify the display of the table columns where the array elements are shown. An individual configuration is possible for each column that is assigned to an index [<n>].

Show row header	: The row header is visible.
Show column header	: The column header is visible.
Row height	Height of the rows (in pixels).
Row header width	Width of the row header
Scrollbar size	Size of the scrollbar (in pixels).

Element property 'Columns: Column [<n>]'

Column header	By default, the name of the array or structure is taken as the heading with the index or structure component for the column. The column label can be changed here by specifying a new caption.
Width	Column width (in pixels).
Image column	: Images can be displayed in the column. Images are used from the global image pool or user-defined image pools. The image IDs are shown in the cells of the table as defined in the image pool.
Image configuration
Fill mode	Fill cell: The image resizes to the dimensions of the cell without fixing the height/width ratio. Centered: The image is centered in the cell and it retains its proportions (height-width ratio).
Transparency	: The color that is specified in Transparent color is displayed as transparent.
Transparent color	This color is displayed as transparent. Requirement: The Transparency property is selected.
Text alignment of header	Alignment of the column heading: Left Centered Right
Use template	: Another visualization element (type Rectangle, Rounded rectangle, or Ellipse) is inserted into each line of this table column. The properties list is extended automatically by the properties of this element in Template.
Text alignment of the headline from the template	Requirement: The property Use template is activated. : When activated, the settings for font (size) and alignment in the inserted template are also applied to the column header.
Template	Requirement: The property Use template is activated. The properties of all elements assigned to the column are listed in Template. These can be edited as described in "Rectangle, Rounded rectangle, and Ellipse"

See also

Visualization Element 'Rectangle', 'Round rectangle', 'Ellipse'

Element property 'Position'

The position defines the location and size of the element in the visualization window. These are based on the Cartesian coordinate system. The origin is located at the upper left corner of the window. The positive horizontal x-axis runs to the right. The positive vertical y-axis runs downwards.

X	X coordinate of the upper left corner of the element Specified in pixels. Example: 10.
Y	Y coordinate of the upper left corner of the element Specified in pixels. Example: 10.
Width	Specified in pixels. Example: 150
Height	Specified in pixels. Example: 30

Note

You can also change the values by dragging the box symbols () to other positions in the editor.

See also

Positioning Elements, Adapting Size and Layer

Element property 'Center'

The properties contain fixed values for the coordinates of the point of rotation. This point of rotation is shown as the symbol. The point is used as the center for rotating and scaling.

X	X-coordinate of the point of rotation
Y	Y-coordinate of the point of rotation

Note

You can also change the values by dragging the symbols () to other positions in the editor.

Element property 'Text properties'

The properties contain fixed values for the text properties.

Horizontal alignment	Horizontal alignment of the text within the element.
Vertical alignment	Vertical alignment of the text within the element.
Font	Example: Default : The Font dialog box opens. : Drop-down list with style fonts.
Font color	Example: Black : The Color dialog box opens. : Drop-down list with style colors.
Transparency	Whole number (value range from 0 to 255). This determines the transparency of the respective color. Example: 255: The color is opaque. 0: The color is completely transparent. Please note: If the color is a style color and already has a transparency value, then this property is write-protected.

Element property 'Dynamic texts'

Dynamic texts are variably indexed texts of a text list. At runtime, the text is displayed that is currently indexed in the variable.

Text list

Variable (string) or name of the text list as a fixed string in single straight quotation marks.

Example: 'Errorlist'

: Drop-down list with the dialogs available in the text lists.

Text index

Text list ID. This refers to the desired output text.

As fixed string with the ID in single straight quotation marks.

Example: '1'

As a variable (STRING) for dynamically controlling the text output.

Example: strTextID

Sample assignment: PLC_PRG.strTextID := '1';

Tooltip index

Text list ID. This refers to the desired output text.

As fixed string with the ID in single straight quotation marks.

Example: '2'

As a variable (STRING) for dynamically controlling the text output.

Example: strToolTipID

Sample assignment: PLC_PRG.strToolTipID := '2';

See also

Text list

Element property 'Font variables'

The variables enable dynamic control of the text display.

Font name	Variable (STRING). Includes the font of the text. Example: PLC_PRG.stFontVar := 'Arial'; The selection of fonts corresponds to the default Font dialog box.
Size	Variable (integer data type). Contains the font size (in pixels). Example: PLC_PRG.iFontHeight := 16;. The selection of font sizes corresponds to the default Font dialog box.
Flags	Variable (DWORD). Contains the flags for displaying fonts. Flags: 1: Italics 2: Bold 4: Underline 8: Strikethrough Note: You can combine the font displays by adding the coding of the flags. For example, a bold and underlined text: PLC_PRG.dwFontType := 6;
Charset	Variable (DWORD). Contains a character set number for the font. The selection of character set numbers corresponds to the Script setting of the standard Font dialog box.
Color	Variable (DWORD). Includes the color of the text. Example: PLC_PRG.dwColorFont:= 16#FF000000;
Flags for text alignment	Variable (integer data type). Contains the coding for text alignment. Example: PLC_PRG.dwTextAlignment. Coding: 0: Top left 1: Horizontal center 2: Right 4: Vertical center 8: Bottom Note: You can combine the text alignments by adding the coding of the flags. For example, a vertical and horizontal centered text: PLC_PRG.dwFontType := 5;

Note

Fixed values for displaying texts are set in Text properties.

See also

Element property 'Text properties'

Element property 'Absolute movement'

The properties contain IEC variables for controlling the position of the element dynamically. The reference point is the upper left corner of the element. In runtime mode, the entire element is moved.

Movement
X	Variable (numeric data type). Defines the X position (in pixels). Example: PLC_PRG.iPos_X. Increasing this value in runtime mode moves the element to the right.
Y	Variable (numeric data type). Defines the Y position (in pixels). Example: PLC_PRG.iPos_Y. Increasing this value in runtime mode moves the element downwards.
Rotation	Variable (numeric data type). Defines the angle of rotation (in degrees). Example: PLC_PRG.iAngle1. The midpoint of the element rotates at the Center point. This rotation point is shown as the symbol. In runtime mode, the alignment of the element remains the same with respect to the coordinate system of the visualization. Increasing the value rotates the element to the right.
Interior rotation	Variable (numeric data type). Defines the angle of rotation (in degrees). Example: PLC_PRG.iAngle2. In runtime mode, the element rotates about the point of rotation specified in Center according to the value of the variable. In addition, the alignment of the element rotates according to the coordinate system of the visualization. Increasing the value in the code rotates clockwise. The rotation point is shown as the symbol. Note: If a static angle of rotation is specified in the Position ‣ Angle property, then the static angle of rotation is added to the variable angle of rotation (offset) when the visualization is executed.

Note

You can link the variables to a unit conversion.

Note

The X, Y, Rotation, and Interior rotation properties are supported by the "Client Animation" functionality.

See also

Unit conversion

Client Animation

Element property 'State variables'

The variables control the element behavior dynamically.

Invisible

Variable (BOOL). Toggles the visibility of the element.

TRUE: The element is not visible at runtime.

Deactivate inputs

Variable (BOOL). Toggles the operability of the element.

TRUE: User inputs do not have any effect in runtime more. The element is shown as deactivated.

Note

The Invisible property is supported by the "Client Animation" functionality.

See also

Client Animation

Element property 'Selection'

Background color on selection	Fill color of the selected row.
Selection font color	Font color of the selected row.
Selection type	Selection when clicking the table row. No selection: No selection Cell selection: The clicked cell only. Row selection: Row of the clicked cell. Column selection: Column of the clicked cell. Row and column selection: Row and column of the clicked cell.
Frame around selected cells	: A frame is drawn around the selected cells.
Variable for selected column	Variable (INT). Contains the array index of the Column of the selected cell. If the data array points to a structure, then the structure components are indexed, starting at 0. Warning: This index represents the correct position in the array only if no columns have been removed from the table in the display.
Variable for selected row	Variable (INT). Contains the array index of the Row of the selected cell.
Variable for valid column selection	Variable (BOOL). TRUE: The Variable for selected column variable contains a valid value.
Variable for valid row selection	Variable (BOOL). TRUE: The Variable for selected row variable contains a valid value.

These properties are available only when you select the Preview: Support client animations and overlay of native elements option in the Visualization Manager.

You can animate a movement, a rotation, and the visibility of a visualization element.

Animation time

Time that the element executes an animation (in milliseconds)

Example: 500

Move to the foreground

Property value (BOOL)

TRUE: At runtime, the element is displayed in the foreground.

FALSE: At runtime, the element is displayed in the layer where it was inserted in the visualization editor.

See also