Define DP(T) filter

The +DP(T)-filter button opens a panel for defining filters for data points or data point elements. You can select a data point type or data point (and a filter) using wildcards. Associated data points are displayed. Data type and the appropriate filter settings (for example, PUMP1, 1A*) are added to the group administration panel.

  • Internal data point types

    Selecting this option also displays the internal data point types in the combo box.

    Combo box with selectable data point types.

  • DP(E)-Filter

    Specify data points or identifiers using wildcards. After pressing ENTER to confirm, the existing data points matching the filter settings are displayed in the list.

    Note:

    When defining an dp(e) filter, the following characters are not allowed: semi-colon ";", comma ",", right or left square brackets "[ ]", right or left curly brackets "{ }", blank space, question mark "?", backslash "\", percent sign "%", right or left brackets "( )" dollar symbol "$". Otherwise an error message is displayed.

  • OK

    Applies filter settings in the input box to the group definition panel and adds them to the list of filters.

  • Cancel

    Exits the panel.

  • Help

    Opens the description in the online help.

Example Description
Working with DP groups How to define a data point element filter.