Alias Definitions SECTION 6 Projects
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6-17 Alias Definitions
An alias definition can be provided to replace strings in scripts and
expressions used throughout CX-Supervisor applications. An associated
string replaces the alias when used in a script or expression. Select Alias
Definitions from the Project menu.
The 3 columns are seperated by tabs and are the Alias text to be used, the
actual value to be used and an optional comment, (starting with ' character)
respectively.
6-18 Find
The project can be searched to find occurrences of text or a point name. It can
also be used to search for text within script e.g. to find where a text message
is generated from.
The areas which can be searched are:
• The current page.
• All pages.
• Project scripts.
•Alarms.
•Recipes.
• The project, which includes Project scripts, Alarms and Recipes.
By default, all areas are searched i.e. 'Project and Pages'. To perform a Find
operation:
1, 2, 3… 1. Select the button or Find from the Edit menu.
2. Type the text to find in the Find What field, or select a previous entry from
the drop down list. The Browse button can be used to select an item.
3. Select the area to search; Project & Pages searches all areas.
4. Select the required options; Output to pane 2 results in pane 1 to be saved
for future use.
5. Press the Find button to start the search or the Cancel button to abort the
operation.