Visualization Element 'Table'

Symbol:

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 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

Element property 'Columns'

The Table element shows the values of a variable in a tabular view. The array elements of structure members are shown in a column or in a row. Two-dimensional arrays or arrays of a structure are shown in multiple columns. The visualized variable is defined in the Data array property. When a variable is assigned there, 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.

Example: For an array, the index of the array element is displayed in the header.

Show column header

: The column label is visible.

Row height

Height of the rows (in pixels)

Row header width

Width of the row label

Scroll bar size

Size of the scroll bar (in pixels)

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

Column header

By default, the name of the array or structure is applied as the heading with the index or structure member for the column. If an array of a function block has been selected for Data array, then the name of the array is applied to the column header with the local variables of the function block that belong to the column.

The column label can be changed here by specifying a new title.

Width

Column width (in pixels)

Image column

: Images can be displayed in the column. Images are used from the global image pool or custom image pools. The image IDs are shown in the cells of the Table as they are 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 retains its proportions (height/width ratio).

Transparency

: The color which is specified in Transparent color is displayed as transparent.

Transparent color

This color is displayed as transparent.

Requirement: The Transparency property is activated.

Text alignment of header

Alignment of the column header:

  • 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 with the properties of this element in Template.

Text alignment of the headline from the template

Requirement: The Use template property 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 Use template property is activated.

The properties of all elements assigned to the column are listed in Template. They can be modified there as described in Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, and Ellipse.

See also

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

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

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 '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

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.

Example: bIsVisible with VAR bIsVisible : BOOL := FALSE; END_VAR

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

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 have selected the Preview: Support client animations and overlay of native elements option in the Visualization Manager.

Animation duration

Defines the duration (in milliseconds) in which the element runs an animation

  • Variable (integer value)

    Example: Menu.tContent with VAR tContent : INT := 500; END_VAR

  • Integer literal

    Example: 500

Animatable properties

  • Absolute movement, Movement, X, Y

  • Absolute movement, Rotation

  • Absolute movement, Interior rotation

  • Absolute movement, Exterior rotation

The animated movement is executed when at least one value of an animatable property has changed. The movement then executed is not jerky, but is smooth within the specified animation duration. The visualization element travels to the specified position while rotating dynamically. The transitions are smooth.

Move to foreground

Moves the visualization element to the foreground

Variable (BOOL)

Example: bIsInForeground with VAR bIsInForeground : BOOL := FALSE; END_VAR

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

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

See also

Element property 'Access rights'

Requirement: User management is set up for the visualization.

Access rights

Opens the Access rights dialog. There you can edit the access privileges for the element.

Status messages:

  • Not set. Full rights.: Access rights for all user groups : operable

  • Rights are set: Limited rights: Access is restricted for at least one group.

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