You can make any changes or expansions for the process pictures in the Graphics Designer
of the WinCC Explorer.
It is possible that object names are not shown in process pictures. In view of this, insert the
"Show/Hide Tag" button from the "@TemplateAPLV8.PDL" template picture in the process
picture. Use this button to show/hide the object name.
Prerequisites
● The "RMT1.pdl" process picture is open in the Graphics Designer.
Procedure
1. Select "File > Open".
The "Open" dialog window opens.
2. Double-click the "@TemplateAPLV8.PDL" object in the list in the "Name" column.
The "@TemplateAPLV8.PDL" template picture opens.
3. Select the "Show/Hide Tag" objects.
4. Select Copy in the shortcut menu.
5. Click on the open picture "RMT1.pdl".
6. Select Edit > Paste.
7. Select File > Save.
8. Select File > Exit to close the Graphics Designer.
Result
During the subsequent process operation, you can show or hide the object names by clicking
the "Show/Hide Tag" button.
9.7.8
Connecting the raw material tank with the process value
Introduction
The tank you inserted in your process picture represents the raw material tank. To display the
current fill level of the raw material tank in process mode, connect this tank with the relevant
block.
Configuring the operator station
9.7 Creating the process picture
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