Appendix F Tips and Hints
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1. on the graphic screen From the Pick tab select Action gt Load Action Using the Browse button select the graphic file needed for the Hot Link Select Open From the Button tab replace the highlighted button text with the Hot Link graphic name Select OK Paste the fan on graphic Right click fan Select Edit Symbol Right click on blade Select Property Inspector Select Rotation Select Expression Select Tags Pick Object gt Present_Value Select Arithmetic gt Multiplication Select Shift plus Tags buttons together Select Gwsim ramp long Select OK From the Rotation tab select Range Override Enter 0 for the Low Range Enter 1000 for the High Range Select OK and save Right click object Select Dynamics gt Action gt Pick Select the Pick tab Select Action gt Launch Application Select the mouse button Select Custom button Select CMD from the Metasys Application Select Browse button Pick Object gt Present_Value Select OK Delete Present_Value from OWSExec command line parameter Select OK Select OK and save file Right click object Select Dynamics gt Action gt Pick Select Pick tab Select Action gt Launch Application Select Left or Right mouse button Select Custom Select FOC from Metasys Application Select Browse Pick Object gt Present_Value Select OK Delete Present_Value for the OWSExec command line parameter Select OK Select OK and save file Paste slider bar onto graphic Right click slider2. Appendix F Tips and Hints Introduction M Graphics User s Manual F 1 This appendix suggests ways to improve efficiency while using M Graphics This chapter describes how to add graphic Hot Links to other screens add fan rotation to a graphic add command operation box to object when clicking left or right mouse button add focus window screen to object when clicking left or right mouse button create a slider bar add on off binary commands to pushbuttons add override binary commands to pushbuttons add the auto binary command to a pushbutton January 2001 Johnson Controls Inc F 2 Appendix Key Concepts Characteristics of Good Graphics A good graphic serves one of the following two functions 1 To Inform A graphical representation of data e g green for normal temperature values and notifies the operator of certain data conditions e g flashing condition when in alarm To Navigate Provides quick and intuitive means to view various aspects of building equipment and areas building pictures floors mechanic systems Benefits of good graphics allows operators to quickly make decisions or evaluations demonstrates the advantages of graphics over text based information overcomes limitations of text based information upholds the different expectations of graphics vs text based information upholds standards of graphics upholds standards of symbol usage templates and files estimated
3. Arrange Align Configure Command Undo Cut Copy Paste Delete Duplicate VBA Properties Window Across Down Height Width Both Height and Width Home Zoom 50 Zoom 75 Zoom 100 Zoom 150 Zoom 250 Custom Unzoom Zoom Selection Fit to Window Show Whole Display Toggle Toolbars Status Bar Toggle Both Scroll Bars Grid Group Into Symbol Ungroup Symbol Bring To Front Send To Back Bring Forward Send Backward Tops Bottoms Middles Lefts Rights Center Runtime Mode Tips and Hints Shortcut Ctrl Z Ctrl X Ctrl C Ctrl V Del Ctrl D F4 Ctrl Shift A Ctrl Shift D Ctrl Shift H Ctrl Shift W Ctrl Shift O Ctrl H Ctri 1 Ctri 2 Ctri 3 Ctri 4 Ctri 5 Ctri 0 Ctrl Shift U Ctrl Shift S Ctrl F Ctrl W Ctrl T Ctrl B Ctri L Ctrl Shift G Ctrl G Ctrl U Ctrl ShifttPgUp Ctrl Shift PgDn Ctrl PgUp Ctrl PgDn Ctrl Shift T Ctrl Shift B Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift L Ctrl Shift R Ctrl Shift C Ctrl M F 6 Appendix Additional M Graphics Shortcuts and Features The following are all additional M Graphics Shortcuts and Features that help in creating and maintaining displays Arrow Key Resize While in the Configuration mode change the size and shape of the object using the arrow keys shift key and control key Holding down the Control and Shift keys while pressing the arrow keys adjusts the bottom and left side of the graphic Holding down the shift key and pressing the arrow keys adjus
4. bar Select Edit Symbol Right click Slider tab Select Property Inspector Select Location tab Enter High and Low Range Override limits Select Edit Aliases Select Tag Browser box Select Object gt Present_Value Select OK and save From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton Left click on the graphic screen From the Pick tab select Action gt Download Value Select Tags Pick Object gt Present_Value Select OK From the Pick tab enter 1 or 0 into tags entry box From the Button tab replace the highlighted button text with the state1 or stateO action From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton Left click on graphic screen From the Pick tab select Action gt Download Value Select Tags Pick Object gt N1_Display_OV Select OK From the Pick tab enter 1 or 0 into tags entry box Select OK From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton Left click on the graphic screen From the Pick tab select Action gt Download Value Select Tags Pick Object gt N1_Display_OV Select OK From the Pick tab enter Auto into tags entry box From the Button tab replace the highlighted button text with AUTO Select OK Applies only to M5 Workstation F 8 Appendix Detailed Procedures Adding Graphic Hot Links to Other Screens To add graphic Hot Links to other screens l From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushb
5. ject s statel action or 0 for the object s state0 action into tags entry box From the Button tab replace the highlighted button text with the statel or stateO action i e on or off Select OK Tips and Hints F 11 Adding Override Binary Commands to Pushbuttons To add override binary commands to pushbuttons 1 From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton 2 Left click on the graphic screen 3 From the Pick tab select Action gt Download Value 4 Select Tags 5 Pick Object gt N1_ Display OV 6 Select OK 7 From the Pick tab enter 1 object s statel action or 0 object s stateO action into tags entry box 8 Select OK Note This applies only to the M5 Workstation Adding the Auto Binary Command to a Pushbutton To add the auto binary command to a pushbutton 1 From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton 2 Left click on the graphic screen 3 From the Pick tab select Action gt Download Value 4 Select Tags 5 Pick Object gt N1_ Display OV 6 Select OK 7 From the Pick tab enter AUTO into tags entry box 8 From Button tab replace the highlighted button text with AUTO 9 Select OK Note This applies only to the M5 Workstation F 12 Appendix
6. t OK and save file Note This applies only to the M5 Workstation MOr 120 ot Sy a ae a jk Adding Focus Window Screen to Object when Clicking Left or Right Mouse Button To add focus window screen to object when clicking left or right mouse button Right click object Select Dynamics gt Action gt Pick Select Pick tab Select Action gt Launch Application Select left or right mouse button Select Custom Select FOC from Metasys Application Select Browse Pick Object gt Present_ Value Select OK Delete Present_ Value from the OWSExec command line parameter O lr Sy ee Gey a a F 10 Appendix 11 Select OK 12 Select OK and save file Creating a Slider Bar To create a slider bar SO 100s AS Oe eS Paste slider bar onto graphic Right click slider bar Select Edit Symbol Right click Slider tab Select Property Inspector Select Location tab Enter High and Low Range Override limits Select Edit Aliases Select Tag Browser box 10 Select Object gt Present_ Value 11 Select OK and save Adding On Off Binary Commands to Pushbuttons To add on off binary commands to pushbuttons l ae Oy ou oe A From Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton Left click on the graphic screen From the Pick tab select Action gt Download Value Select Tags Pick Object gt Present_ Value Select OK From the Pick tab enter 1 for the ob
7. tandards prevent guessing about fonts and styles b Saves time c Supports corporate standards F 4 Appendix 8 Decipher and use standard symbols and files a Symbols library create rename delete categories and folders b Examples library c Drag and drop feature to create new standard symbols d Naming of objects and shared key words e Use templates to reduce duplications 9 Decide what graphic types to use a 2D 3D or Line b DIN French Johnson Controls symbols or other types 10 Provide navigational schemes a System Map could follow the Operator Workstation OWS Network Map b Menu bar buttons c Penetrate from building to floor plans to system types d Capable to link to the Internet sites 11 Allow data density on a graphic a Various view areas b Quantity of objects on the display 12 Choose fonts color palette control buttons and display standards 13 Discuss appearance style organization navigation controls display and templates 14 Provide general rules and standards Note To ensure stability and provide steady performance to N1 devices make sure the items included in the graphics are bound and connected The total number of invalid unbound and unconnected offline items should be less than five percent preferably none of all included items in all graphics Keyboard Shortcuts Table F 1 Keyboard Shortcuts Menu Edit Space Evenly Make Same Size View
8. time to create graphics researches symbol examples from graphic library explains how much data to display on the screen explains navigational schemes explains existing standards that customers have in place saves money by helping to solve problems Usable Graphics Tips and Hints F 3 The following list describes how to create a usable graphic l Develop a standard to follow The standard defined by Johnson Controls is suitable Use storyboarding to simplify and speed up the process Identify advantages of graphics Quickly see alarms and statuses due to color changes b Physical locations of devices shown in piping duct or floor plans c Data from different systems can be in one display room temperatures all on one screen d Relationships between equipment can be emphasized boiler with pumps and valves shown with air handlers e Utilize riser diagrams for network layout AHU or fire systems Identify limitations of text displays a Data on the screen b Operator must read each point value Identify user expectations from graphic a Customize to suit the user b Utilize photos or other previously created drawings c Must come up fast d Must contain required information Provide estimated time to create graphics a First graphic takes the longest to create b Duplicate a graphic for similar applications c Check library for pre drawn graphics Provide a minimum standard to follow a S
9. ts the top right side of the object Tab Key Object Selection Use the Tab key to move the selector from one object to another The selector moves around the display in the order the objects were created If the object were put in a particular order the selector would move from the farthest object forward Graphic Libraries The North American Graphics Standardization team has created a small library of sample graphics and symbols The National Standard Graphics library contains pre engineered sample graphics that can be a starting place for building graphics Standard graphics can be added to The Advisor library at any time by uploading them to the M Graphics page For more information refer to the Advisor Express Exchange Web sites Information is located at The Advisor gt Engineering Technical section under Conferences and Field Support Center Tips and Hints F 7 Procedure Overview Table F 2 Tips and Hints To Do This Add Graphic Hot Links to Other Screens Add Fan Rotation to a Graphic Add Command Operation Box to Object when Clicking Left or Right Mouse Button Add Focus Window Screen to Object when Clicking Left or Right Mouse Button Create a Slider Bar Add On Off Binary Commands to Pushbuttons Add Override Binary Commands to Pushbuttons Add the Auto Binary Command to a Pushbutton Note Follow These Steps From the Command menu select Dynamics gt Intrinsics gt Pushbutton Left click
10. utton Left click on the graphic screen 3 From the Pick tab select Action gt Load Action 7 Using the Browse button select the graphic file needed for the Hot Link Select Open From the Button tab replace the highlighted button text with the Hot Link graphic name Select OK Adding Fan Rotation to a Graphic To add a fan rotation to a graphic SO O a SN ee e e e e ee e ND Ua A WN KF ODO Paste the fan on graphic Right click fan Select Edit Symbol Right click on blade Select Property Inspector Select Rotation Select Expression Select Tags Pick Object gt Present_Value Select Arithmetic gt Multiplication Select Shift plus Tags Buttons together Select Gwsim ramp long Select OK From the Rotation tab select Range Override Enter 0 for the Low Range Enter 1000 for the High Range Select OK and save Tips and Hints F 9 Adding Command Operation Box to Object when Clicking Left or Right Mouse Button To add command operation box to an object when clicking left or right mouse button Right click object Select Dynamics gt Action gt Pick Select the Pick tab Select Action gt Launch Application Select mouse button left right Select Custom button Select CMD from Metasys Application Select Browse button Pick Object gt Present_ Value Select OK Delete Present_ Value from OWSExec command line parameter 12 Select OK 13 Selec
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