Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 303)

18–3 Using the Text Editor
Publication 2711-6.0
The Text Editor lets you create new text strings which can then be
used by objects in the application. This also includes text from an
external font file. You can also insert variables within the text
including a time, date or numeric variable.
The last row in the Text Editor contains an asterisk (*). This row is
reserved for creating a new text string.
To add a new text string as the last row in the spreadsheet:
1. Locate the last row which contains an asterisk (*).
2. Double-click the Text field.
The default text “New text” is highlighted.
3. Type in the new text.
To enter a carriage return, press ENTER . The characters /*R*/ are
inserted to indicate a new line.
4. Click anywhere outside of the field.
The Text ID field is updated with the next available number. The
Count field remains 0 until the text string is used by the
application.
To insert a new text string at a specific location:
1. Select the row number where you want to insert a text string.
2. Choose Insert Text Item from the popup menu.
A row is inserted above the selected row with the next available
Text ID number.
3. Double-click the Text field.
The default text “New text” is highlighted.
4. Type in the new text.
To enter a carriage return, press ENTER . The characters /*R*/ are
inserted to indicate a new line.
5. Click anywhere outside of the field.
The Count field remains 0 until the text string is used by the
application.
Entering New Text