FactoryTalk Optix Studio Interface

Description of the different parts of FactoryTalk Optix Studio software user interface.
Design environment
FactoryTalk Optix Studio Interface
Use the following reference table to identify the different functions in each area. For a list of each command in the area, select the area name in this reference table.
Legend: User Interface Items
Item
Name
Description
A
Commands that apply to all portions of the interface.
B
Project information model to display and set the structure of nodes. The nodes can be organized according to parent/child logics.
C
Object types and variable types:
  • FactoryTalk Optix Studio predefined types, grouped in folders according to their purpose
  • Custom project types, grouped in folders that reflect the project structure visible in
    Project
D
Messages related to the operation of FactoryTalk Optix Studio appear on
FactoryTalk Optix Studio Output
. FactoryTalk Optix Applications that are running and are connected to FactoryTalk Optix Studio appear on
Emulator Output
.
E
Object path
Path of the object being edited in the editor.
F
Object editor toolbar
Specific toolbar for the object type being edited in the editor.
G
Graphic editor to set interface objects or to configure other object types such as tag importers and recipes.
H
Editor to display or set the properties of the selected node in the
Project
 view or in the object editor.
I
Editor to assign methods to events generated by the selected object.
Toolbars
Several commands apply to all objects. These command icons are visible on toolbars or next to the selected object, element, or property.
Common toolbar icons
Icon
Function
pencil icon
Change the name or value of the element
add dynamic link icon
Add a dynamic link that evaluates and sets the value of the corresponding field during runtime.
dynamic link icon
Edit an existing dynamic link.
drop-down arrow icon
Provides a drop-down menu of additional commands relative to the adjacent button.
Global settings
At the top of the application open the
Options
 menu to configure global settings:
  • FactoryTalk Optix Studio Options
    . Global settings for the FactoryTalk Optix Studio application. Also provides a link to update FactoryTalk Optix software.
  • Create certificate
    . Create a certificate for use with your FactoryTalk Optix Applications. For more information, see Manage OPC UA certificates and keys.
  • Module log level configuration
    . Configure the module log level to change the maximum level of information displayed in the log panel. For more information, see Module log level configuration
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