Symbol properties

When a symbol is selected, the
Library Object Manager
 Properties panel updates to display the appropriate properties.
This table describes the symbol properties.
Property
Type
Description
Symbol Name
Text entry
The name that is applied to the symbol when the library object is instantiated.
In a typical application, the default name should be used. Alternatively, a name can be entered manually in the Symbol Name setting.
Include Condition
Text entry
Sets the condition under which the current symbol is instantiated. The default is Always. A condition can be entered manually or generated by an expression. To create an Expression, click the ellipsis (...) button to open the Expression Builder.
By default, Symbols are set to instantiate under all conditions and to instantiate once every time the library object is added to an ACM project. With
FactoryTalk View
 Symbols, there may be several options that are appropriate for different applications. In this case, add a parameter token to the Include Condition property that allows the end user to select the symbol that best meets their need.
Follow these steps to set a rule for instantiation.
  1. Enter a new parameter token in the Include Condition setting, as well as the condition (for example, "{symbolstyle} = 1") for inclusion of the symbol.
  2. Repeat the process for all other symbol options.
Source Text
Text entry
The editable XML code of the symbol.
The XML code includes all substitutions applied when the symbol was imported.
IMPORTANT:
Default substitutions in the XML code include the Name attribute and the Left and Top attributes.
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