Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 137)

7–16 Creating Messages
Publication 2706-817
4. Experiment by selecting values in the boxes, or by moving the
cursor about in the color panel.
5. When the current color suits you, select the Add to Custom
Color button, and the color appears in the first Custom Color
square on the other side of the dialog. Repeat as often as you like.
Note: The original color remains selected until you change it.
6. Select the basic or custom color you prefer, and press OK to
return to the Message Editor Table View.
7. If you later decide the default color was better, call up the Color
Selection dialog and select the Restore Defaults button.
It is useful to see how a message will look on the terminal display.
To open the Terminal View:
•
click the Terminal View tool
•
select Terminal View on the Window menu.
Note: The application is designed for a particular type of terminal.
The Terminal View shows the front face of that terminal type.
Message Editor Terminal
View