Creating a VisualObject

A VisualObject can be static or dynamic. A static VisualObject can be considered a simple graphic. A dynamic VisualObject is linked to a DataObject and thus represents a link between the HMI and the PLC.

When you select Add new VisualObject in the context menu of the HMI screen, a dialog opens:

When creating a VisualObject, you can make the following settings in the Add new VisualObject dialog:

1. Select or create DataObject
• New DataObject, that will be linked to the VisualObject.
• Link to an existing DataObject
• No link to a DataObject
2. Select DataObject type
• When you create a new DataObject, the Select Type field is displayed and you can select the type of DataObject here.
3. Select Icons
• Depending on the selected DataObject, an icon matching the DataObject is preselected. You can customize the icon via the drop-down menu if necessary.
4. Name VisualObject
• If you have selected an existing DataObject, the name will be taken from DataObject. You can adjust this if necessary.

The VisualObject is displayed in the Preview area. There you also have the option of rotating the object in 90° increments using the arrows.

If you want to recreate a new DataObject, click on Next. This opens the dialog for initializing the DataObject. The VisualObject is then created in the screen.