Setting Measure Channel Display in Measure Window
A measure channel can be displayed in different ways.
To set the display of a measure channels in a measure window:
- Select one or more measurement channels.
In the context menu, select Properties.
The Properties dialog box opens.
- Select the General tab.
In the Value field of the corresponding measure variable select one of the following display options:
Display Option
Description
Numeric Displays measure values numerically. It is particularly useful for displaying measure variables that change only slowly. Horizontal Bar Shows measure values as colored bars. The measure value is also shown numerically under the bar. Alert
For monitoring measure channel status. Fulfillment or non-fulfillment of alarm conditions is shown by corresponding symbols.
Gauge
Displays measure values as a hand on a round scale. The operating limit is shown by a second, fixed hand.
Message Box
Displays messages on the user-defined sub-areas of a measure channel.
Bit Display
Displays measure values as bit values. It is particularly useful for displaying binary measure variables.
Click OK.
The display of the measure value in the measure window changes accordingly.
See also
Setting Measure Data Display for Numeric Display
Setting Measure Data Display for Bar Display
Setting Measure Data Display for Alarm Display
Setting Measure Variable Display for Gauge Display