3.1. ADV_PID: Mimic Object Selection in CimEdit
About this task
Place an ADV_PID mimic object on a CimEdit screen.
Procedure
- Create or open an existing CimEdit screen.
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Click Class
Object in the Illustrations group on the CimEdit Ribbon
bar.
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Select an ADV_PID object
in the Select an Object browser.
Result: The ADV_PID default mimic object displays on the CimEdit screen.
Note: When you close and re-open CimEdit, the tag name will not display; the function block name, e.g. ADV_PID, will display. Simply double-click the object to re-display the tag name.(Optional) Change the function block Object or mimic object. (Mimic object only)
- Right-click the ADV_PID mimic object.
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Select another object listed
on the Popup menu.
(Optional) Change the function block Object or mimic object. (Mimic object and/or function block object)
- Right-click the ADV_PID mimic object.
- Select Properties on the Popup menu.
- Select the Class Object tab.
- Enter the Object ID. Select from a list of available ADV_PID function block objects.
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Enter the Graphic Name.
Select from a list of available ADV_PID mimic objects.
- Click OK. The selected mimic object displays on the CimEdit screen when you use either method.
- Configure the mimic object size and other objects, as required.
Results
The mimic object is ready for runtime.