Monitor a Selected Point's Runtime Values

About this task

The Workbench gives you access to several CIMPLICITY features that keep track of a selected point's runtime status and values.

Each of these features can be opened for a selected point in the Workbench.

Procedure

  1. Select Points in the Workbench's left pane.
  2. Select the point in the right pane that you want to track.
  3. Click the right mouse button.
  4. Select one of the following:
    Feature Displays
    Point Control Panel Point Control panel display the selected point (if you have user access).
    Note: Once opened, you can deal with the point  the same as you would any open Point Control Panel.
    Quick Trends Quick Trend chart that trends the selected point
    Note: You can then manipulate the chart, including changing the axis limits, line color and add other lines.
    *.cim screens Open a CimView screen that is associated with the point (Point Properties dialog box>View tab). The screen name is listed on the Popup menu.

Results

The object you select opens displaying at least the selected point's values.