Entity tab for ASCII

You must create the interface code and populate the General tab before continuing the following steps. Special interfaces, in which more than one entity is interfaced simultaneously, include an entity and format page for each entity.
  1. Double-click the attribute to include. The selected attribute is displayed on the right. Optionally, highlight the attribute and click the single right arrow.
    Note: The left panel contains all attributes that are not coupled and the right panel contains the attributes that are coupled.
  2. Double-click the column number of the required attribute. The format definition window for the corresponding attribute is displayed.
    You can view one of the following types of windows. The window that opens is based on the type of attribute selected.
    • String window: This is used for codes and text. The examples of attributes calling this window are Codes and Descriptions. The entry in the example column is example or 123456.
    • Boolean window: This used for true and false or yes and no values. The examples of attributes calling this window are Is Critical and Use Default. The entry in the example column is Yes/No/-.
    • Integer window: This is used if the attribute is a number. The examples of attributes calling this window are Inflow and Quantity. The entry in the example column is 1234.5678.
    • Date/Time window: This is used for dates and times. The examples of attributes calling this window are start time and end time. The entry in the example column is a date format.
    • Duration window: This is used for duration of time. The examples of attributes calling this window are Idle Time and Duration. The entry in the example column is 2034.
    Note: 
    • The data in the example column of the Entity tab indicates the type of attribute.
    • If you modify the format, the change is reflected in the example column.
  3. Click the required links for steps using the windows.
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