Symbol library
The symbol library window contains some panes that include drawing symbols or elements to
create a single line diagram, measurements and texts on a page. Click on the name bar of the
selected element to open the pane.
The library shows the symbols either in ANSI standard or in IEC standard. The standard is
selected by the drop down list box located on top of the display window.
When changing to the other library standard, GDE closes the library windows, changes the
symbols according to the selected new standard and redraws the single line diagram in the
display window.
Select the different panes and their symbols to become familiar with the available symbols.
Measurements (Measurands) are presented in one format that explains itself when selected.
Select the format and drop it in the drawing area. Use the object properties to make
adaptations.
Special symbols for dynamic text
In the text pane the symbol library contains a set of special symbols to present text that
depends on the status of variables. A set of three symbols are either valid to present a double
point information or to present an integer value position out of 32 binary outputs. The
corresponding function blocks in ACT are VSGGIO and SLGGIO.
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Dynamic Text or Indication button is used when a position shall be monitored on single
line diagram,
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Select Button is used when the functions shall be manoeuvred from a single line diagram.
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IEC08000127 V1 EN-US
Figure 55: GDE: Dynamic Text symbols
The standard (IEC or ANSI) for the symbols and the selection of the font size for the text
elements can be changed using the two selector boxes on top of the page window.
HMI display raster layout and text font selection
The raster in the page changes from symbol presentation to text presentation when a text
object is selected and vice versa.
The text can be presented in two different font sizes:
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UniCode characters (6 x 12 pixel)
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UniCode characters (13 x 14 pixel)
The total size of the presented white area (page) represents the visible part of the local HMI
display without header and foot-line.
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