EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert V3 dynamic objects

[gyorgy_roland_c]

Is it possible to create dynamic groups or contents that accept variables as parameters in EOTE? Those variables would change visibilities, or even colors of items, e.g. circuit breaker open-closed states, motor run or stop states. 

[Paul_Derbyshire]

Hello @gyorgy_roland_c ,

Using EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert v3.2 SP1 or earlier parameters are not supported.   Instead, please use an array and change the index of the array.

For example, you can have 1 or more custom arrays of the items you need to work with:

• MyArray[0] = PLC 1, tagname/address = Torque
• MyArray[1] = PLC 2, tagname/address = Torque
• MyArray[2] = PLC 1, tagname/address = Speed
• MyArray[3] = PLC 2, tagname/address = Speed
  

Create an integer tag called, MyIndex

Within the switch, lamp, visibility  etc. use = MyArray[MyIndex]

Now when you change the value of MyIndex you can switch between different PLCs and tagnames/addresses.

If you require a specific project example please respond with your specific need and I can develop one for you.

[Bastian_Schmitz · Accepted solution]

Hello Roland,

If you group several object you could change the visibility of this group via one variabel or via script.

You must only add a variabel at the visibile attribut. 

If you want to change colours globally in your project you have the possibility to work with variabels instead of constances.

If you use a variabel for a colour. You could use a global script which defines the value of this variabel in combination with the status of your PLC program. In that case you could easiely globaly adapt objects.