Converters

Use converters to transform the source value and then assign the value to the parent node.

Local converter

A local converter is specific to a singular complex dynamic link and cannot be reused in other complex dynamic links. See Complex dynamic link editor and Create a complex dynamic link.
TIP: If you intend to use a converter and its properties in a single complex dynamic link, create a local converter.

Converter type

You can use instances of a converter type in multiple complex dynamic links. This way, if you must update the converter logic, you do it once by editing the converter type. See Create a converter type.
TIP: If you intend to use a converter and its properties in several complex dynamic links, create a converter type and then use the converter type instances in multiple complex dynamic links.

Converter example

An example converter in the complex dynamic link editor may contain:
Item
Name
Description
1
Parent variable
The variable value, which value is the converter output.
2
Dynamic link direction
The direction between the converter output and the converter logic. The direction changes as you select the icon:
  • Read from the source node to the parent.
  • Write from the parent to the source node.
  • Read from the source node to the parent and write from the parent to the source node.
3
Insert
Inserts another converter block.
4
Converter name
The name of the converter object.
5
Converter properties
You can set the properties values to:
  • Static values
  • A dynamic link
  • Multiple converters
6
Source dynamic link
Either a dynamic link to a variable or tag value or another converter.
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