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Tag Browser Symbol Reference

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

Tag Browser Icons​

These icons are found within the Tag Browser.

IconNameDescription
AddAdd button in the Tag Browser allowing actions such as adding a new tag through the OPC Browser, tag folder, Data Type Instance, and standard tags.
Browse Devices...Browses the OPC servers to add tags.
Column SelectionContains options for enabling or disabling the Value and Data Type columns displayed in the Tag Browser.
Data Type InstanceCreates new instance of an existing Data Type. Dropdown list shows the available instances.
Derived TagIcon for a Derived tag. Appears next to the tag name in the Tag Browser tree.
Edit Tag GroupsOpens the Tag Group Editor.
Export TagsExports the tags currently in the Tag Browser.
Expression TagIcon for an Expression tag. Appears next to the tag name in the Tag Browser tree.
Folder Closed/New FolderIcon displayed when a folder is closed. Also used when selecting to create a new folder.
Import TagsOpens import window from which you can import a tag JSON. You can directly import the tag(s) to your Tag Browser, or use the Interactive tag import to choose which tags to add.
OPC TagIcon for a OPC tag. Appears next to the tag name in the Tag Browser tree.
Folder OpenIcon displayed when a folder is open.
Memory TagIcon for a Memory tag. Appears next to the tag name in the Tag Browser tree.
Multi-Instance WizardOpens the Multi-Instance Wizard.
New Standard TagDisplays a dropdown list from which you can select an option to create a new standard tag, including Derived, Expression, Memory, OPC, Query, and Reference tags.
Query TagIcon for a Query tag. Appears next to the tag name in the Tag Browser tree.
Reference TagIcon for a Reference tag. Appears next to the tag name in the Tag Browser tree.
RefreshRefreshes the list of Tag Providers.
Tag Report ToolOpens the Tag Report Tool.
SearchSearch for tags.
Tag Tree NodeIcon for a node in the tag tree.

Tag Browser Context Menu Icons​

These icons are found within the Tag Browser's context (right-click) menu.

IconNameDescription
CopyCopies the selected item to the clipboard.
Copy JSONCopies the tag data as JSON.
Copy PathCopies the full tag path to the clipboard.
Create Data Type from SelectedCreates a data type based off the selected tag.
CutCuts the selected item to the clipboard.
DeleteDeletes the selected tag.
EAMAllows you to send tags to connected Agent Gateways.
Edit TagOpens the Tag Editor screen. This icon is also used for the Edit (raw) option.
Export TagsExports the tags currently in the Tag Browser.
Import TagsOpens import window from which you can import a tag JSON. You can directly import the tag(s) to your Tag Browser, or use the Interactive tag import to choose which tags to add.
Multi-Instance WizardOpens the Multi-Instance Wizard.
New TagDisplays a dropdown list from which you can select an option to create a new standard tag, including Derived, Expression, Memory, OPC, Query, and Reference tags. Also includes options to create a new folder or new data type instance.
PastePastes the contents of the clipboard into the current context.
RenameEnables text editing of the tag name.
N/ARestart TagRestarts the selected tag.
View Tag DiagnosticsOpens the Tag Diagnostics window for the selected tag.
N/AView UDT HierarchyOpens the UDT Hierarchy Tool.

Tag Traits​

Tag configurations or settings are visually represented by a unique icon next to the tag in the Tag Browser.

The following icons enable you to note some important settings on the tag at a glance. A description of the icons are listed below.

IconNameDescription
AlarmingAt least one alarm has been configured for this Tag.
DisabledIndicates that the tag is currently disabled.
InheritenceIndicates that this tag has inherited properties or values.
OverrideIndicates that the tag's inherited properties have been manually overridden.
ScalingIndicates that the tag's Scale Mode property under the Numeric Tag Properties section of the Tag Editor has been set to a value other than Off. The value on the tag will be scaled to some degree.
Tag Event ScriptAt least one Tag Event Script has been enabled on this tag.
Tag HistoryThis tag has been configured to log data into the Tag Historian system.
Tag PermissionsThe Access Rights property under the Security Tag Properties section of the Tag Editor has been set to Read only or Custom. For more information, see Tag Security Properties.

UDT Icons​

The following table represents various symbols that UDT definitions can utilize.

IconNameDescription
AlarmingAt least one alarm has been configured for this UDT.
ColorThe color assigned to the UDT, which will show up on the bottom left corner of the UDT icon. This property is purely cosmetic, though it can help certain UDTs stand out.
DisabledIndicates that a tag(s) is currently disabled.
HistoryIndicates that a tag(s) has been configured to log data into the Tag Historian system.
InheritanceThe UDT or tag has inherited at least one property.
OverrideIndicates that some or all inherited settings have been manually overridden.
ScalingIndicates that the tag's Scale Mode property under the Numeric Tag Properties section of the Tag Editor has been set to a value other than Off. The value on the tag will be scaled to some degree.
ScriptingAt least one Tag Event Script has been enabled on this UDT.
SecurityThe Access Rights property under the Security Tag Properties section of the Tag Editor has been set to Read Only or Custom. For more information, see Tag Security Properties.