Rockwell Automation 2707-NP2 MICROVIEW SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING MANUAL - Manual (Page 43)

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Chapter
6
Creating Menu and Sub-Menu Screens
Chapter Objectives This chapter describes how to create the main menu and sub–menu
screens.
Menu Screens Menu Screens provide easy access to different parts of an application.
Menus structure an application on the basis of specific tasks and
responsibilities.
Each menu screen may consist of up to 8 different menu items. When
selected (by pressing a corresponding numeric key), a menu item
displays the linked screen or sub-menu.
A typical menu screen might look like this:
Main Menu Screens The Main Menu is always operator screen #1. This menu lists the
primary components of your application. All other menus and data
screens are accessed from this screen.
There are two differences between the main menu and sub-menus:
•
The MicroView [MENU] key displays the Main Menu. This key is
active at all times.
•
The Main Menu is the first screen that appears after a restart or
reset.
Sub-Menu Screens Sub-menu screens are identical in appearance to the main menu
screen. Sub-menu screens enable you to expand the scope of an
application by providing directed choices through linked menus. This
allows you to construct a large application and maintain efficient
access to specific areas.
Section Page
Menu Screens 6-1
Building a Menu 6-2
Main Menu and Sub-Menu Screen Builder 6-3
Creating a Menu Screen 6-4
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