Before you begin, Before you begin -2 – Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Users Guide User Manual
Page 304
F
ACTORY
T
ALK
V
IEW
M
ACHINE
E
DITION
U
SER
’
S
G
UIDE
19-2
• •
•
•
•
Before you begin
Before you begin, plan your displays. Think about what information the operator needs to
see, and the best way to provide the information. For example:
Does the operator need to know the exact speed of a conveyor belt, or just whether the
belt is moving, jammed, or stopped?
Do different users need to have access to different types of information?
Do you need to limit access to certain types of information?
Also consider the run-time environment and how the operator will use the application:
Does the run-time computer have a touch screen, mouse, keyboard, or some
combination of these?
How will the operator navigate through the displays of the application?
Will the application be available in multiple languages?
Review the chapters on planning, security, and navigation before you begin creating
displays. Browse through the sample applications for design ideas. Map out a display
hierarchy. Then create a graphic display to use as a template.
The time you spend planning your displays will make your application easy to use and
will save you time in the long run.
For information about
See
Plan your displays and creating a template
Set up application security to control access to displays
Set up display navigation and creating a display hierarchy
Set up how objects are used at run time