Config _general

[najoua]

Hello,

I would like to add the Config _general to my dp-element but it is deactivated! How to make it active?

Thanks,

[leoknipp]

Hello,

when selecting a datapoint element to option to add the config is active.
Maybe you have selected a node and not a leaf in the structure of the datapoint.

Best Regards
Leopold Knipp
Senior Support Specialist

[najoua]

Hello,

In fact, what I observed is that it is not possible to add the config General to a dp-element if its datapoint type have a master point.
It works if I have a DPT without master point; in this case I can add the config General to all elements of this type, but the master point is necessary in my case !

Regards,

[leoknipp]

Hello,

right now it is not possible to use powerconfigs for the _general config. Therefore it cannot be added to the master datapoint.
The enhancements in WinCC OA to support also the _general config at master datapoints and instances is planned for one of the next releases.

If you want to add _general config information to a specific dp element you can do it via script (definition of _type attribute and values for the other attributes).
The configuration via the para module might not be possible then in case of a master datapoint or its instances.

Best Regards
Leopold Knipp
Senior Support Specialist

[najoua]

Hello,

Thank you ! I have added the config _general and all the necessary attributes by script. I there a way to get the values of this config in the AEScreen ?

regards,

[leoknipp]

Hello,

if you want to display project specific information you can add a new column and a user defined function (defined in a C++ extension).
For details please have a look at the WinCC OA online help:
System management --> Diagnostics --> Alert and event panel --> Example of how to add a user-defined column

Best Regards
Leopold Knipp
Senior Support Specialist