Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 221)

14–5 Using Global Objects
Publication 2711-6.0
This section shows how to access a global object. Remember, you
can access a global object from any screen in an application.
You cannot use the same global object more than once on a screen.
You can, however, use different global objects on a screen.
Global objects cannot be copied and pasted. You must place a global
object on a screen using the Global Object command.
To select and place a global object:
1. Click the Global Object tool in the toolbox.
Or Choose Global Object from the Objects menu.
The Global Object dialog opens. The Control box lists all objects
marked for global use from the Options dialog. Each global
object is identified by its tag name, object ID and object type.
Objects without tag names are listed by object type.
Tag Name
Object ID
Object Type
2. Select a global object from the Control list box and click OK.
Or double-click the global object.
3. Position the pointer (+) where you want to place the object.
Global objects can have different locations on different screens.
4. Click the left mouse button.
5. Click the right mouse button to exit global object mode.
Or click the selection tool on the toolbox.
Any changes to a global object, except for screen location and
function key assignment, apply to all instances of that object. A
global object can have different function key and/or touch cell
assignments from screen to screen.
Using a Global Object