Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 33)

3–3 MessageBuilder Basics
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Here are the commands available on each menu when no application
file is open.
File menu has commands that:
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create and open application files
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configure the computer workstation for file transfer
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download new firmware to a MessageView 421 terminal.
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list the last four applications that were opened, for easy reopening
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exit MessageBuilder software.
View menu has commands that:
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toggle the Standard Toolbar on and off
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toggle the Status Bar on and off.
Application menu has commands that:
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manage projects and their devices
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upload an application file or the Historical Event Stack file from a
MessageView 421 terminal
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download the time and date to the terminal’s Real Time Clock
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allow the user to set preferences.
Help menu has commands that:
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identify the versions of MessageBuilder and AB Utilities software
and the registration serial number
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access topics in the MessageBuilder Help utility.
Four tools are active:
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New File
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Open File
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both Help tools.