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Pointe Controller User Guide Chapter 5: Developing Controller Programs
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Zoom In
Zoom Out
The Zoom In and Zoom Out tools expand and reduce the
image of your Flow Chart in the workspace, making it
easier to review large sections of the logic flow at a
glance. [page 177]
Replace Text The Replace Text tool finds and replaces all instances of
specified text within the current chart. [page 177]
Toggle Labels The Toggle Labels tool turns on/off the display of block
Captions in the editor window. (Captions can be added
to blocks via the Block Properties window.)
Size to Content The Size to Content tool resizes all of the blocks in the
chart to fit their respective contents. This makes it easier
to read the chart and see what blocks do without
opening them one by one.
View Change History This tool displays the history of changes to the current
Flow Chart. [page 146]
View Tag Cross Ref This tool displays a cross-reference of what tags and
variables are used in the chart. [page 178]
5.6.3 Placing and configuring Flow Chart blocks
Object-oriented flowcharting gives you freedom to easily establish your chart’s
structure. With the arrow cursor and toolbar, you can place and manipulate Flow
Chart blocks. By placing blocks, you direct program flow, link to subcharts, and
add comments to the chart.
To place a new Flow Chart block:
1. Select a block type from the Flow Chart toolbar :
o Process Block [page 151]
o Terminator Block [page 154]
o Condition Block (If/Then/Else) [page 156]
o Repeat/Until Loop Block [page 158]
o While Loop Block [page 159]
o Subchart Block [page 161]
2. Place the selected block type by clicking on an existing flowline in the
chart. The block appears at the specified location. Flowlines are
automatically redrawn to incorporate the new block into the logic flow.
Block Properties
When you insert a new block into the chart, the editor assigns default properties,
based on the block type. You change properties for a block through the Block
Properties window, accessed by double-clicking the block. A list of attributes for