Omron CX-SUPERVISOR - V2.0, User Manual

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OMRON CHAPTER 3 – Points
Release 2.0 Page 27
Creating a Point
To add a new point, select the Add Point button from the toolbar. This results in the Add
Point dialog being displayed:
Once all the information has been provided for the new point, clicking the OK pushbutton commits
the new point to the points database, whilst the Cancel pushbutton aborts the add operation.
General Attributes
The name of the point is entered in the Point Name: field. The point name can be up to 20
alphanumeric characters, and must not begin with a digit or include mathematical operators such as
“+”, or be identical to a script reserved word such as “IF” or “cos”. Any invalid characters (including
spaces) generate an audible error, or an
“Invalid Point Name entered” message when the OK
pushbutton is clicked.
The group to which this point belongs is selected from the Group: field. A new group can be entered
by typing in the Group: field.
A points description, detailing the use of the current point, may be inserted in the Description: field.
Point Type
The point type can be Boolean, Integer, Real or Text. The default type is Boolean .