Programming
2.2 Structure and elements of a dialog
Expanding the user interface
2-6 Commissioning Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0DP10-0BA0
2.2 2.2 Structure and elements of a dialog
2.2.1 Defining a dialog
Definition
A dialog is part of a user interface consisting of a display line, dialog elements and/or
graphics, an output line for messages and 8 horizontal and 8 vertical softkeys.
Dialog elements are:
● Variables
– Limits
– Default setting of variables
● Help display
● Texts
● Attributes
● System or user variable
● Position of short text
● Position of input/output field
● Colors
● Help (HMI Advanced only)
Dialog properties:
● Header
● Graphic
● Dimension
● System or user variable
● Graphic position
● Attributes
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