Latched Push Button Properties - Connections tab
The following table shows the options in the
Connections
tab of Latched Push Button
Properties.Options | Description |
|---|---|
Value | Assign a tag to this connection. The Value connection triggers the latched push button's action. |
Indicator | Assign a tag or expression to this connection. The Indicator connection provides visual feedback to the operator about the button's state. |
Handshake | Assign a tag or expression to this connection. The Handshake connection unlatches the button. It works in conjunction with the Latched Reset Type property specified in the General tab. |
The following table shows the options under
Columns
in the Connections
tab of Latched Push Button
Properties.Options | Description |
|---|---|
Name | This column shows the name of the connection. |
Value update direction | This column shows an arrow to indicate which way data can flow between the connection and the data source. tag or expression updates the data source (write connection) data source updates the tag or expression (read connection) tag or expression updates the data source and data source updates the tag or expression (read-write connection) |
Tag/Expression | Type the tag name or expression associated with the connection. If a tag or expression has already been selected, it is displayed here. |
Tag button (...) | Click this button to open the Tag Browser and choose a tag instead of typing the tag name in the Tag/Expression column. |
Exprn button (...) | Click this button to open the Expression editor and create an expression instead of typing the expression in the Tag/Expression column. |
Provide Feedback
tag or expression updates the data source (write connection)
data source updates the tag or expression (read connection)
tag or expression updates the data source and data source updates the tag or expression (read-write connection)