Step 1. Configure Public or Private Variables
About this task
- Variable configuration.
- Example: CIMPLICITY gauge with predefined variable IDs.
Variable Configuration
Procedure
- Open the Properties dialog box for the object that is at the appropriate level for creating a variable.
- Select the Variables tab.
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Click Add and enter the following for each variable you want to create.
Field Description Variable Unique name Public Declares variable for a linked object as public or private. Check Clear Value (Optional) Value can be a: - Point
- Partial point
- Text String in an expression
Note: You can delete any variable by selecting it and clicking the Delete button. -
Click Apply.
Result: You now have the Variable IDs available for the selected item and any item below it in the configuration hierarchy.
Tip: Take advantage of CIMPLICITY's many graphic objects in the Symbols and Smart Objects Library that come with predefined Variable IDs.Example: CIMPLICITY Gauge with Predefined Variable IDs
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Select a pressure gauge from the Smart Object Gauges library.
A SmartObject Configuration dialog box opens.
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Enter a Value.
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Click OK.
The gauge is placed on the CimEdit screen.
- Open the gauge's Properties dialog box.
- Select the Variables tab.
Results
The pre-defined variables display on the Variables tab.
You can edit and / or set the values according to your needs.