Genie Name: button_fp_cmd_<n>_<n>
Genie Library: sa_faceplate
System Project: SA_Library
The Faceplate Command Button Genie allows you to add a button to a faceplate that binds directly to an item. The button features two indicators.
Two variations of the Genie are included in the SA_Library project:
Complete the following properties for the Genie in the Genie Properties dialog box.
Select the Genie and double-click on it to view its parameters. The parameters are used as described in the table below:
Parameter |
Description |
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Equipment Context |
An equipment name that is used to define equipment context, or a Super Genie association that defines equipment context. By default, the following is used: ?__EquipmentRef? This specifies that the current workspace context is used. |
Label |
The text label that appears on the button. |
Tooltip |
Additional text that appears when the mouse hovers over the button. |
Command Item |
The name of the command tag that, when written to, will update the status item. |
Status Item |
The name of the item that sets the button to its active state. |
Normal Mode Item |
The name of the item that controls the appearance of the normal mode indicator. |
Status Value |
The value of the normal mode item that controls the normal mode indicator. |
Disabled When |
An expression (applied in conjunction with Area and Privilege) that can provide further logic to specify when the button is disabled. |
Hidden When |
An expression that determines when the button is hidden. |
Security: Area |
Enter the area to which the button belongs. Only users with access to this area can use the button. |
Security: Privilege |
Enter the privilege level that a user needs to possess to use this button. |
See also
Published June 2018