Text
Define text properties for these objects: arcs, arrows, ellipses, rectangles, rounded rectangles, triangles, buttons, edit boxes, web containers, gauges, sliders, bar meters, and polygons. However, for web containers, only the
Text
text property is available; all other text properties are unavailable for this object. Define text properties in the Properties
window. Properties that define the appearance of the text associated with objects:
Property | Description |
|---|---|
Initial Text | (Read only) The text prior to animation mode. Equal to Text while in design mode. Available for all objects except web containers. |
Initial Text Color | (Read only) The text color prior to animation mode. Equal to Text Color while in design mode. Available for all objects except web containers. |
Text | Actual text displayed on the object whether in design or animation mode |
Text Color | Actual text color whether in design or animation mode. Possible colors are custom, web, and system colors. Available for all objects except web containers. |
Text Color Phase | List of colors to apply to displayed text during phases while in animation mode. Click  to access the phase collection editor. Available for all objects except web containers. |
Text Color Variable | Variable to control the text color. The possible variable data type is DINT. Click to select a variable. Available for all objects except web containers. |
Text Size | Size of the text displayed on the object. Possible values are literal values. Available for all objects except web containers. |
Text Variable | Variable to control the text displayed on the object. All variable data types are possible. Click to select a variable. Available for all objects except web containers. |
To define the text properties of an object
- Click
to set the ISaVIEWscreen to design mode. - Select the required object or group of objects.
- From thePropertieswindow, define the required text properties.
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