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Project Browser Symbol Reference

This reference section provides tables showing the symbols used in Project Browser along with the symbol name and description.

Project Browser Icons​

Miscellaneous​

SymbolNameDescription
AlarmingWorkspace for Alarm Notification Pipelines. Appears under the Global resources. The same icon is displayed next to the name of each pipeline.
Sequential Function ChartsWorkspace for Sequential Function Charts (SFC). Same icon is displayed next to the name of each SFC.
PropertiesOpens the Project Properties Editor dialog box.

Scripting​

SymbolNameDescription
Project LibraryWorkspace for the Project Library.
ScriptIcon for an individual script. Appears next to the name of the script.
Gateway EventsScripts for events that execute on the Gateway.

Perspective​

Additional symbols (Badge icons) can show up to the right of these items. See the Perspective Designer Interface page for an explanation.

SymbolNameDescription
Gateway EventsScripts for events that execute on the Gateway.
Session EventsScripts for events that occur during a Perspective Session.
StylesStyles folder within Perspective.
ViewsViews folder within Perspective.
ViewIcon for an individual View. Appears next to the name of the View.
Edit ViewEdits a View within Perspective.

Transaction Groups​

SymbolNameDescription
Standard GroupIcon for a block Standard Group.
Standard Group - DisabledIndicates that capability to create Standard Groups is disabled.
Block GroupIcon for a Block Transaction Group.
Block Group - DisabledIndicates that capability to create Block Groups is disabled.
Historical GroupIcon for a Historical Group.
Historical Group - DisabledIndicates that capability to create Historical Groups is disabled.
Stored Procedure GroupIcon for a block Stored Procedure Group.
Stored Procedure Group - DisabledIndicates that capability to create Stored Procedure Groups is disabled.

Vision​

Additional symbols (Badge icons) can show up to the right of these items. See the Vision Designer Interface page for an explanation.

SymbolNameDescription
Client EventsScripts for events that execute in Vision Clients.
WindowsFolder for Main, Popup, and Docked windows within the Vision module.
WindowIcon for selecting the Main window option when creating a new view. Appears next to the window name. Also used for Popup and Docked windows after they are created.
Window - EditingIndicates that this window is currently open for editing.
Popup WindowIcon for selecting the Popup window option when creating a new view.
Docked WindowIcon for selecting the Docked window option when creating a new view.
TemplatesIcon for the Template folder.
Vision Template FileIcon for individual Vision Templates.
Vision Templates - EditingIndicates that this template is currently open for editing.

Event Streams​

SymbolNameDescription
Event StreamIcon for individual event streams.

Named Queries​

SymbolNameDescription
New QueryCreate new Named Query.
Named Query - DisabledIndicates that access to Global resources is disabled.
Named Query - EditingIcon for an individual Named Query. Clicking opens the Named Query for editing.

Reports​

SymbolNameDescription
New Report...Create a new Report.
Report - DisabledIndicates that capability to create a Report is disabled.
Report - EditingIcon for an individual report. Clicking opens the report for editing.

Right-Click Menu​

General​

The symbols and options in this section are used for almost all resources in the Project Browser. See the following sections for resource-specific context menu options.

SymbolNameDescription
RenameRenames the current selection.
CutCuts the current selection into the clipboard.
CopyCopies the current selection into the clipboard.
Copy PathCopies the current path into the clipboard.
PastePastes the content in the clipboard into the selected context.
DeleteDeletes the current selection.
Revert ChangesReverts any changes made to the resource. Only available if the project has not yet been saved.
Export...Export the selected resource(s) to a project backup file.
ProtectLocks the individual project resource from inside the Designer.
DocumentationAllows users to add custom documentation to the selected resource.
Find/Replace...Opens a popup window to allow users to find and replace specified resources. This option is available for the following resources:
  • Perspective Views
  • Transaction Groups
  • Vision Windows
  • Vision Templates
  • Named Queries

Sequential Function Charts (SFC)​

SymbolNameDescription
Export (XML)Export the SFC as XML.
Import (XML)Import an SFC as XML.

Scripting​

SymbolNameDescription
Close & CommitClose and commit changes to the Designer's local copy of the project. Available for individual scripts.
Close & RevertClose and discard all local changes. Reverts the script to what it was when the project was last opened or updated. Available for individual scripts.

Perspective​

SymbolNameDescription
No SymbolNew StyleCreates a new style class.
New FolderCreates a new folder for the selected resource. Available for both styles and views.
Enable Advanced Style SheetAdds a CSS style sheet to your project.
New ViewCreates a new view.

Transaction Groups​

SymbolNameDescription
New FolderCreates a new folder.
New Transaction GroupCreates a new Transaction Group. You can create historical, block, standard, and stored procedure groups.
New ItemAdds a new item to the selected Transaction Group. You can add OPC items, expression items, and tag references.
Toggle PausePauses the currently selected and enabled Transaction Group. You can click this option again to unpause the Transaction Group.
ImportImports Transaction Group data.

Vision​

SymbolNameDescription
Open on StartupIf checked, the selected window will open when the Client starts up.
"About" WindowIf checked, this window will be accessible through the Help > About This Application menu in the Client.
Scripting...Allows users to configure scripts for the selected component, such as event handlers.
SecurityShows security settings for the selected component.
DuplicateCreates a copy of the selected view or template.

Event Streams​

SymbolNameDescription
New Event Stream...Creates a new event stream.