Add an event command to change the state of a graphic element

Add an event command to change the state of a graphic element. For example, have a graphic element fill with color or change colors when the event is triggered by a state change on the HMI device.
Prerequisites
Create an event to trigger the command:
  • Touch press.
    Occurs when touching the item on the screen that is configured with the event.
  • Touch release.
     Occurs when releasing the item on the screen that is configured with the event.
  • Key press.
    Occurs when pressing the specified key.
  • Key release.
    Occurs when releasing the specified key.
  • Button behavior
    Occurs when releasing the button.
  • Project event
     Occurs when the executing condition is met.
To add an event command to change the state of a graphic element
  1. Select the graphic element configured with the touch or key event.
  2. In the
    Properties
    pane on the
    Events
    tab, select
    Add Command
    .
  3. Expand the
    State
    category and select the command:
    • State Previous.
      Applies the previous state in the selected State Table to the graphic element when the event occurs. Select the name of the desired State Table.
    • State Next.
       Applies the next state in the selected State Table to the graphic element when the event occurs. Select the name of the desired State Table.
      TIP:
      Tips:
      • Select
        Wrap Around
        to continue to apply states when the event occurs, even when reaching the beginning or end of the State Table.
      • Creating a
        State
        event with a
        State Previous
         command with
        Wrap Around
        selected loops the graphic element through states in the State Table as the event occurs.
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