Rockwell Automation 2711E-ND1 PanelBuilder 1400E Configurator Software Getting Started - Manual (Page 102)

7–8 Creating Multistate Indicators and Drawing Lines
Publication 2711E-818 – January 1998
2. You don’t have to create a new tag for this Multistate Indicator.
Because it is designed to operate in tandem with the other
Multistate Indicator, you can assign the same tag to both objects.
To assign the tag, open the Configure Multistate Indicator dialog
box and choose Assign Tag. Select the Stapler_Indicator tag in
the Tag Browser, and choose OK.
Drawing Lines and Arrows
To keep the appearance of the new objects consistent with the
remaining objects, add a line and arrow pointing to the Multistate
Indicator in the copier.
To draw a line:
1. Select one of the existing lines in the drawing. By doing this, you
ensure that the next time you draw lines, the new line defaults
will be the same as the existing lines.
2. Choose Drawings from the Objects menu and then choose Line.
Or, choose from the toolbox.
Note that the pointer now has a small line at its base. This means
the line tool is active.
3. Press the left mouse button. While holding the button, drag the
mouse. A line appears. When it’s the right size, release the mouse
button.
Tip: To create a horizontal line, hold down the SHIFT key as
you’re drawing the line.
4. Position the line next to the stapler Multistate Indicator object in
the copier.
5. If you wish, connect the horizontal line to the outside Stapler
Multistate Indicator object by drawing a diagonal line.
Now you can add an arrow to the line so it points to the Multistate
Indicator in the copier.
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