Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter
1
Publication 2706-817
Introducing MessageBuilder
Configuration Software
This chapter covers the following topics:
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What is MessageBuilder?
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MessageBuilder software features
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Typical messages in an application
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Typical message contents.
MessageBuilder is a Microsoft Windows software package. An
application designer can use it to create custom applications for
MessageView 421N, 421F and 421D terminals.
MessageBuilder software makes creating an application as easy as
possible, by supplying dialog boxes, toolbars and menus. These
include:
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menus and toolbars keyed to the current situation
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dialogs to set up the computer workstation, the MessageView
terminal and the interface to controllers used in the process.
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dialogs in which applications and projects are created and edited
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the Message Editor Table View, in which messages are created
and edited
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the Message Editor Terminal View, which previews individual
messages
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the Tag Editor, in which tags are created and edited
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validation of the application before it is downloaded to a terminal,
and on command while the application is being created
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printer dialogs for making permanent records of specific or
general aspects of the application
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on-line and context-sensitive help.
What is MessageBuilder?