Siemens A31003-51730-U103-7619 User Manual

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OScAR-Pro Customized Operator, User Manual
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For internal use only
Operating Instructions for the OScAR-Pro Customized Operator
Setup and application of the Layout window
4.4.1
Toolbar and Controls
The toolbar is usually located at the right hand side of your screen. If you want it to float freely 
above your window or anchor at any of the other three sides of your screen, simply make a 
mouse click on the upper end of the toolbar, keep the mouse key pressed and drag it to the new 
position.
The actual Frame area is located on the gray background screen of the Layout window. It is 
within the dimensions of this area that you can place Controls.
By definition, Controls are elements that represent a something further and/or enable you to 
actually realize the functions of your interface.
The Layout window includes the following Controls:
Both the Controls that are placed in a Frame and the Frame area itself can be modified in terms 
of size. Also, you can move Controls to a new place or have them aligned or positioned auto-
matically.
Control
Description
Static element
A 'Static element' serves to place graphics giving information 
as well as texts on your interface.
Edit field
An 'Edit field' enables the later user (Operator) to enter alpha-
nu-meric and/or numeric information.
Button
A 'Button' can set specific modes and trigger events. It can be 
compared to a switch.
Checkbox
A 'Checkbox'  exclusively serves to set specific modes.
Listbox
A 'Listbox' outputs lists in which the user can mark individual 
entries.  
Combobox
A 'combobox' serves to give a choice of options from with the 
user (Operator) can select exactly one entry.
Table 4-3
Summary of all available Controls