Up to 24 global function keys can be assigned which will be valid for the whole configuration. Use them to provide easy access to frequently used operations, such as opening another diagram, a graph, etc.
If the function key operates on one of the object types, digital, analog, counter or table, you even have the possibility of sending a value or command to the object.
Defined as part of the Global area
The global function keys are defined as part of the Global area. As opposed to other areas, the Area Properties dialog box for the Global area has a Function Key Assignment tab. You access this dialog box by selecting Edit ® Area Properties.
Defining function keys
To assign a global function key:
- Choose the desired function key.
- Choose the object you want to activate.
- For digital, analog, table and counter objects, select the atom and value/command you want the operator to send via this function key.
Up to 24 function keys can be assigned. Function keys 1 - 12 are activated by pressing ctrl + f1 - f12. Function keys 13 - 24 are activated by pressing ctrl + shift + f1 - f12.
15 function keys may have a value or command attached.
Sending commands and values
For objects of the type digital, analog, table or counter, the operator can send a value or command to the selected object via a function key. After having selected the appropriate object, you choose the relevant atom in the Index list and a value or command in the Command/Value list.
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