Rockwell Automation 2711 PANELBUILDER SOFTWARE USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 84)

Planning Your Application
Chapter 4
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There are two types of screen worksheets: one for keypad terminals, and
one for touch screen terminals.
The Screen Worksheets are helpful in planning your screens; just
hand-draw the objects you want. Each screen-specific function is
represented on the screen by a visible object, such as a push button,
numeric display, indicator, text, etc. Based on your functional
requirements, identify all objects, windows and PLC controlled options
that your application requires.
A maximum of 255 objects can exist on a single screen. Objects generally
occupy a rectangular group of character cells. The size of this rectangle is
limited only by available screen space, since objects can’t be placed on top
of one another.
IMPORTANT: If your screen changes are not PLC controlled, include a
screen select button on each screen you design so you can exit from it.
For detailed information on objects, information and alarm windows, and
PLC controlled options, refer to Chapter 7, Information and Alarm
Windows. Also, see Chapter 9, PLC Controlled Options and Chapter 10,
The Objects.
Screen Worksheet for Keypad Terminals
Use the Screen Worksheet for Keypad Terminals to specify the position
and size of every object. It outlines the 24 x 80 grid available for each
screen, and shows how the function buttons are aligned to character cells.
Screen Worksheets