Button
Generates events to perform methods.
Button types
- Delayed. Button that needs to be selected for a certain predefined time interval before activating the action associated with it. See Delayed button.
- Momentary. Button with a value for a minimum time, if set, or as long as the button is pressed, but not longer than a maximum time, if set. See Momentary button.
- Toggle. Button that can be toggled on or off. See Toggle button.
Button events
Buttons are preconfigured with events. Configure a button event to trigger different
actions by configuring a method an event is to perform. For example, a button event can:
- Start report generation
- Acknowledge active alarm
- Signal an emergency condition
All buttons are preconfigured with the following events. Some button types have additional
events.
Button event | Generated at runtime when |
|---|---|
MouseClick event | An object is clicked or touched and then released. |
MouseDown event | An object is clicked or touched. |
MouseUp event | The click or touch of the object is released. |
Button styles
You can apply a variety of styles to a button. See Apply a button style.
Example of buttons with different styles
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