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customize symbols on Displays.

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1.

• Display editor basics
• Understanding of reusable components

Create Basic Symbol

1. Navigate to Displays → SymbolsDraw
2. Create new symbol: Motor
3. Draw motor graphic:
   • Circle for body
   • Rectangle for base
   • "M" text label

2

. Modify Existing Symbol

Define parameters

Update all instances:

1. Right - click symbol → Properties
2. Add:
   • TagName (String)
   • ShowDetails (Boolean)
   • Size (Integer)

Step 3: Bind Properties

Link graphics to properties:

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// Motor color
Fill = @Tag.{TagName}_Running ? "Green" : "Gray"

// Show amperage if ShowDetails = true
AmpsText.Visibility = ShowDetails ? Visible : Hidden
AmpsText.Text = @Tag.{TagName}_Amps + " A"

Step 4: Create Symbol Library

Organize symbols:

1. Create folders:
   • Motors
   • Pumps
   • Valves
   • Tanks
2. Save symbols with versioning

Step 5: Apply to Display

Use symbol in displays:

1. Drag symbol from library
2. Configure instance:
   • TagName: "Motor1"
   • ShowDetails: True
   • Size: 100

Step 6: Modify Existing Symbol

Update all instances:

1. Edit master symbol
2. Add new feature
3. All instances update automatically

Best Practices

• Consistent naming convention
• Document symbol properties
• Version control for changes
• Test before deploying

Next Steps

1. the symbol, then choose Edit Symbol Motor
2. Make a change on the symbol
3. Right click and choose Save to Symbol Library (to save and update the symbol in the entire solution) or Save Only to this Display to no change the symbol globally

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