2.1.1. Open a Data Item Dialog Box

About this task

Buttons on the Data Items tab enable you to open a Data Item dialog box for a new or existing data item.

  • New data item.
  • Existing data item.
  • Duplicate data item.

New Data Item

Each new data item represents a CIMPLICITY point definition. Points are created when an object is created. The points are associated with the object.

Procedure

  1. Select the Data Items tab in the Class dialog box.
  2. Click New.

    A New Data Item dialog box opens.

  3. Identify the new data item as follows.
    Field / Radio Button Description
    Data Item A unique name for the data item. The data item template will become a point for a class object. The Data Item ID:
    • Is limited to 16 characters.
    • Can be composed of
    • Uppercase alphabetic characters,
    • Numeric characters and
    • Underscores.
    • Must begin with an alphabetic character.
    • Cannot contain spaces.
    Device/Virtual Selected device or virtual data item definition will become a device or virtual point.
    Analog/Boolean/Text Selection for Data item class will be the point's class for an object.
  4. Click OK.

    Result: The Data Item dialog box opens. The available tabs and options in the dialog box depend on your Type and Class selections.

    Existing Data Item Properties

  5. Select an existing data item.
  6. Click Properties.

    Result: The Data Item dialog box with specifications for the existing data item opens.

    Duplicate Data Item

  7. Select an existing data item.
  8. Click Duplicate.

    A Duplicate Data Item dialog box opens.

    The selected source data item displays.

  9. Enter a unique name for the Destination data that adheres to the data item ID requirements.
  10. Click OK.

Results

The Data Item dialog box with specifications for the source data item opens.