Applying colors to graphic objects

Structure

The following paragraphs list all fields and options of the animation function "applying colors to shapes" and explain how to use them.

Select graphical object (Shape)

Assigning a color to a graphical object consists of the following steps:

Shape

In the shape drop-down list all graphical objects available for selection are listed. Select a graphical object and insert it into the shape text field in the table above the list by clicking on the push button "add shape" , thus you can assign colors to the selected graphical objects.

Graphical object (Table)

The table contains all graphical objects for which the color is assigned as defined in the following configuring color rule. The graphical objects distinguished by their names.

Foreground / Background

The foreground and background options define to which part of a graphical object colors are assigned. The foreground color can be defined by selecting "Foreground" and the background color can be defined by selecting "Background". Select both "Foreground" and "Background" options at the same time to assign both foreground color and background color to a graphical object using the same color rule.

Add shape

Click on the push button "add shape" to insert the selected graphical object into the shape text field in the table above the shape list.

Delete shape

Select a graphical object in the shape text field in the table, click on the push button "delete shape" and the selected graphical object will be removed from the table.

Choose color type

By selecting the "value-dependent" check box the color of the graphical object will be set according to the specified color rule.

The "alert handling" check box enables to assign the color of the current alert state to the graphical object. By selecting this check box, a dpConnect will be created which can be configured in the menu tab Connect. The color rule can not be configured in this case.

Configuring Color Rule

To assign a color to a graphical object a rule needs to be defined. By defining rules it is possible to change the color scheme dynamically. An event triggers the graphical object's color to be changed.

Rule

The rule defines when the color is applied to the selected graphical objects. A rule is defined using a logic condition. For more information about the logic conditions in the ScriptWizard please refer to conditions.

Color

Select colors using either a color string or pre-defined color constants. Additionally a dialog box listing all colors is available. For more information please refer to colors.

Add color and rule

Click on the push button "add color and rule" to create a rule and add a color.

Delete color and rule

Select a rule, click on the push button "delete color and rule" to delete the rule.

Sample

If you move the mouse cursor to this area, the currently selected animation will be simulated.

Help

For more information about the function "apply colors to a graphical object" please refer to the WinCC OA 3.11 online help by clicking on the push button "Help".

Apply

Click on the push button "Apply" and the settings are accepted. The values are then applied to the current function.

Cancel

Click on the push button "Cancel" and the settings are rejected. A new animation function can be then selected.