Superblock

In this section we discuss the superblock. A superblock is an Architect block that can contain other Architect blocks.

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Superblock

Description

The superblock is a 'container' for other blocks.  It allows the user to generate a complex series of calculations while keeping the blueprint uncluttered and thus easier to understand.  In effect the superblock creates underlying layers of calculations into which the user can 'drill down' by simply double-clicking on the superblock icon.  The superblock can have one or more input ports and one or more output ports.

The number of input and output port are determined by the design.

Superblock

Block Type

General

Functions performed on tags

The super block has no configuration settings and performs no functions on the values, timestamps or tag qualities.

Using a superblock with a feedback block

If you make use of a Feedback block within a superblock, the feedback stream may not go outside the superblock, but must be contained inside the superblock.

Setting a password

A password can be set for the superblock, effectively "locking" the superblock and barring users from viewing or editing a superblock without specifying the correct password.

NOTE:  Blueprints containing password protected superblocks may still be executed in the Action Object server without specifying any passwords.  Password protection only applies to editing and viewing superblocks.

To set the password for a superblock:

  1. Select the superblock in the blueprint canvas you wish to password protect.

  2. Right-click on the superblock and select the "Set Password..." option,

    or

    Click on the Superblock menu item from the main menu and select the "Set Password..." option.

  3. Specify your password and confirm it by reentering the password in the "Confirm password" edit box.

  4. Click OK.

Your superblock now has a password set.

Adding your superblock to the user palette

To add your configured superblock for reuse in other blueprints using a standard superblock:

  1. Select the superblock in the blueprint canvas you wish to export.

  2. Right-click on the superblock and select the "Add to user palette..." option,

    or

    Click on the Superblock menu item from the main menu and select the "Add to user palette..." option.

  3. Specify a name for your Architect userblock.

The added block will now appear with the specified name on the user palette.

Exporting your superblock as a template

To export your configured superblock for reuse in other blueprints using a template block:

  1. Select the superblock in the blueprint canvas you wish to export.

    NOTE : Superblocks exported as templates must contain at least one input port with at least one pre-configured or locked field.

  2. Right-click on the superblock and select the "Export as Template..." option,

    or

    Click on the Superblock menu item from the main menu and select the "Export as Template..." option.

  3. Specify a filename for your User Template (CUT) file.

Adding your superblock to the template palette

To export and add your configured superblock to the Template palette for reuse in other blueprints:

  1. Select the superblock in the blueprint canvas you wish to add to the user palette.

    NOTE: Superblocks added to the Template palette must contain at least one input port with at least one pre-configured or locked field.

  2. Right-click on the superblock and select the "Add to template palette..." option,

    or

    Click on the Superblock menu item from the main menu and select the "Add to template palette..." option.

  3. Specify a name for your User template file.

    NOTE:  This name will be used to display your custom template block on the Template Palette.

The superblock is now added to the template palette, with the CUT file residing in the default <Proficy CSense installation folder\Custom blocks\Template blocks> folder.

Exporting an APM Analytic Template from your superblock

Exporting your superblock as an APM Analytic Template produces a zip file adhering to the standards for GE's APM (Asset Performance Management) Analytic Catalog.

NOTES:

No validation is done on the blocks contained in the exported superblock.

No runnability checks are performed prior to exporting.

To export an APM Analytic Template from your superblock:

  1. Select the superblock in the blueprint canvas that you wish to export.

  2. Right-click on the superblock and select the "Export APM Analytic Template..." option,

    or

    Click on the Superblock menu item from the main menu and select the "Export APM Analytic Template..." option.

  3. In the Export APM Analytic Template dialog that opens, do the following:

    1. On the General tab, specify the following Analytic Template properties:

      1. Analytic Template Name

        • This is the name you choose to give to your analytic template.

        • Required field.

      2. Version

        • This is the version you choose to assign to your analytic template.

        • Required field.

      3. Description

        • This is the description you choose to give your analytic template.

        • Optional field.

      4. Author

        • This is the author you choose to assign to your analytic template.

        • Required field.

      5. Export to

        • This is the location to which the analytic template will be exported.

        • You can use the '...' control to browse to the location.

        • Required field.

      6. Primary Category

        • Select the primary category for the analytic template from the categories provided in the drop-down list. These categories correspond to categories in the APM Analytic Catalog.

        • Required field.

      7. Secondary Category

        • Select the secondary category for the analytic template from the categories provided in the drop-down list. These categories correspond to categories in the APM Analytic Catalog.

        • Optional field.

    2. On the Inputs tab, you can optionally specify the following properties for each of the analytic input fields:

      1. Engineering Units

      2. Description

    3. On the Outputs tab, you can optionally specify the following properties for each of the analytic output fields:

      1. Engineering Units

      2. Description

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