You must create the
Interface Code and populate the
General tab before continuing.
Special interfaces, in which more than one entity is interfaced simultaneously,
include an entity and format page for each entity
Select the attribute to include by double-clicking it. The
attribute appears on the right. Alternatively, highlight the attribute and
click the single right arrow button.
Note: The left panel contains all attributes that are not coupled
and the right panel contains the attributes that are coupled.
Open the format definition window for a particular attribute by
double-clicking the column number for the attribute.
You will see one of the following types of dialog boxes. The
dialog box that opens varies based on the type of attribute selected. The types
of dialog boxes are listed below. Click on the links for steps on using the
dialog boxes.
Note: The entry in the example column on the
Entity tab will give an
indication as to which type of attribute it is.
String dialog box
- used for codes and text. Examples of attributes calling this dialog box are
Codes and Descriptions. The entry in the example column is either "example" or
"123456".
Boolean dialog box
- used for true/false or yes/no values. Examples of attributes calling this
dialog box are Is Critical and Use Default. The entry in the example column is
"Yes/No/-".
Integer dialog box
- used if the attribute is a number. Examples of attributes calling this dialog
box are Inflow and Quantity. The entry in the example column is "1234.5678".
Date/Time dialog box
- used for dates and times. Examples of attributes calling this dialog box are
start time and end time. The entry in the example column is a date format.
Duration dialog box
- used for duration of time. Examples of attributes calling this dialog box are
Idle Time and Duration. The entry in the example column is "2034".
Note: If you change the format, the change is reflected in the
example column.
Click
OK to save your changes
and close the window. Alternatively, continue populating tabs on this window.