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5. The Configuration Editor is used to specify the OIT’s operating parameters. Refer to
Chapter 2: OIT Configuration for more information. When finished setting the OIT’s
operating parameters, choose the Done button to return to the STEPware-100 main screen.
NOTE:The sample communication session in the “Verifying Your OIT is Operational” section
later in this chapter is written to communicate to your PC. If you want to run the sample
communication session, you should accept the default OIT - Host Serial
Communications Settings instead of setting them to match your host controller.
6. From the File menu, choose Save As. The Save As dialog box appears.
7. In the File Name text box, type sample.swr.
8. Choose the OK button to save the project and return to the STEPware-100 main
screen.
Add Two Predefined Messages
The OIT stores up to 500 predefined messages. Whenever the host controller requests a
predefined message using the Display Message control command, the OIT displays the
requested message starting at the current cursor position.
This step walks you through the creation of two predefined messages.
1. In the Message Editor, type Messages can include.
2. Press PAGE DOWN to go to the next message.
3. Press F2 to open the Insert Special Characters dialog box.
4. The Insert Special Character dialog box allows you to insert special characters into
your predefined messages. Using the arrow keys, select any special character.
5. Choose the Add To List button. The selected special character displays in the text box
next to the Add To List button.
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