2711-GR003D-EN-P, PanelBuilder32 Software

1 PanelBuilder32 SoftwareGetting ResultsCatalog Number 2711-ND3 Application Development Software forPanelView Standard TerminalsImportant User InformationSolid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelinesfor the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication available from your local RockwellAutomation sales office or online at ) describes some important differences betweensolid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide va-riety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that eachintended application of this equipment is no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc.

2 Be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from theuse or application of this examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables andrequirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability foractual use based on the examples and patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or softwaredescribed in this of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc.

3 , this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety , CompactLogix, ControlLogix, DH+, FlexLogix, MicroLogix, PanelBuilder, panelview , PLC-5, Rockwell Automation, RSLogix, RSNetWorx, SLC, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

4 Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequenceSHOCK HAZARDL abels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be HAZARDL abels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous 2711-GR003D-EN-P - June 20093 Summary of ChangesThe information below summarizes the changes to this manual since the last revision. Revision bars, as shown in the margin, identify updated information. This document includes the following of the PanelBuilder32 now supports the Windows Vista operating system.

5 This is the only difference between version and the previous PageUpdated Additional Resources table10 Updated technical support information104 Publication 2711-GR003D-EN-P - June 2009 Summary of Changes5 Publication 2711-GR003D-EN-P - June 20095 Table of ContentsPrefaceIntended Audience.. 9 Additional Resources .. 10 Technical Support .. 10 Chapter 1 Installing PanelBuilder32 System Requirements.. 11 Installing PanelBuilder32 .. 11 Starting and Exiting PanelBuilder32 .. 13 Chapter 2 Using PanelBuilder32 Startup Dialog.. 15 Application Window .. 16 Screen Window.. 18 Right-click Menus.

6 22 Setting Preferences and Defaults.. 23 Using PanelBuilder32 Online Help .. 24 Chapter 3 Applications and ScreensAbout File Types .. 27 Creating a New Application.. 27 Opening an Application.. 28 Working with Screens .. 29 Basic Screen Operations .. 30 Saving an Application.. 32 Closing an Application.. 33 Generating an Application Report .. 33 Checking the Size of an Application .. 34 Capturing Screen Images .. 34 Chapter 4 Working with Screen ObjectsOverview of Objects .. 35 Things to Know About Objects .. 39 Create Screen Objects .. 42 Configure Properties of Objects .. 44 Configuring States of Multistate or List Objects.

7 45 Push Buttons .. 46 Control List Selectors.. 48 Numeric Entry Controls .. 50 ASCII Entry Controls .. 52 Message Displays .. 54 Data Displays .. 55 Screen Selectors .. 58 Using Global Objects.. 606 Publication 2711-GR003D-EN-P - June 2009 Table of ContentsChapter 5 Working with AlarmsOverview of Alarms.. 63 Alarm Banner .. 64 Alarm Lists .. 65 Alarm Buttons .. 67 How to Configure Alarms .. 67 Alarm Triggering Examples.. 71 Chapter 6 Working with TextEditing Text in an Object .. 73 Adding Variables to Text.. 75 Adding Background Text to a Screen .. 78 Scrolling Text .. 79 Changing the Appearance of Text.

8 79 Using the Application Text Editor .. 80 Storing Translated Text for Multiple Languages .. 86 Using Font Files to Translate Application Text .. 88 Chapter 7 Working with GraphicsUsing Graphic Tools .. 93 Adding ISA Symbols .. 94 Adding Graphics to a Screen.. 94 Inserting a Graphic in an Object.. 95 Importing and Exporting Graphics.. 96 Chapter 8 Formatting ObjectsChanging the Appearance of Objects .. 100 Using Color.. 101 Applying Color to Objects.. 102 Applying Color to Text .. 102 Applying Color to Inner Graphics .. 103 Setting Default Colors for Objects .. 103 Chapter 9 Using the Tag EditorWhat is the Tag Editor?

9 105 Tag Editor Worksheet .. 106 Exiting the Tag Editor .. 107 Another Way to Enter Tags.. 107 Description of the Tag Fields .. 108 Inserting or Adding Tags.. 109 Selecting Tags.. 109 Copying/Cutting, Pasting and Deleting Tags.. 110 Duplicating Tags .. 110 Sorting and Filtering Tags .. 110 Publication 2711-GR003D-EN-P - June 20097 Table of ContentsFinding and Replacing Tags.. 111 Printing Tags.. 111 Searching for Where a Tag is Used .. 111 Counting and Purging Tags .. 113 Converting Tags .. 113 Saving Tags.. 114 Checking Tags for Errors .. 114 Importing and Exporting Tags .. 116 Using Projects to Share Tags.

10 120 Creating Project Worksheets .. 121 Chapter 10 Application SettingsConfiguring Communications .. 123 Setting Power-up Options .. 124 Changing the Date and Time Format .. 126 Configuring the Printer Port .. 127 Converting an Application for Another Terminal Type .. 128 Defining Control Tags Used by Controller.. 129 Defining Status Tags Used by Controller .. 130 Enabling External Fonts .. 131 Setting Advanced Terminal Options.. 132 Enabling or Disabling the Use of a Project .. 133 Setting up Security for an Application .. 133 Chapter 11 Transferring ApplicationsWays to Transfer Applications.