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
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Select the Data Items tab in the Class dialog box.
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Click New.
A New Data Item dialog box opens.
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Identify the new data item as follows.
Field / Radio Button
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Description
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Data Item
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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.
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Device/Virtual
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Selected device or virtual data item definition will become a device or virtual point.
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Analog/Boolean/Text
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Selection for Data item class will be the point's class for an object.
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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
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Select an existing data item.
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Click Properties.
Result: The Data Item dialog box with specifications for the existing data item opens.
Duplicate Data Item
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Select an existing data item.
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Click Duplicate.
A Duplicate Data Item dialog box opens.
The selected source data item displays.
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Enter a unique name for the Destination data that adheres to the data item ID requirements.
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Click OK.
Results
The Data Item dialog box with specifications for the source data item opens.