Specify the value entry method for text and numeric input graphic elements

Specify the value entry method for text and numeric input graphic elements

Specify the method for entering text or a numeric values in a Text Input or Numeric Input graphic element on the HMI device. Specify using the
Virtual Standard Keyboard
, the
Virtual Numeric Keypad
, or inline editing. Change the entry method for a graphic element by changing the value for the ValueEntryMethod property of that graphic element. The value entry method specified for an individual graphic element overrides the project setting for entering text and values. The ValueEntryMethod property specifies the input method to use on the HMI device for that graphic element only. The default input method for new
PanelView
 projects is the
Virtual Standard Keyboard
 and
Virtual Numeric Keypad
. The default input method for new
View 5000 Server
 projects is inline editing.
To specify the default keyboard for text and numeric input graphic elements
  1. Select
    Project > Project Properties
     and click the
    Input Method
    tab.
  2. Under
    Numeric Input
    , select either:
    • Enter numbers using the Virtual Numeric Keypad
      . Opens the popup
      Virtual Numeric Keypad
       when focus is on a Numeric Input graphic element.
    • Enter numbers inline using a keyboard
      . Displays a box for entering the value directly into a Numeric Input graphic element when focus is on that graphic element. Inline editing is available when there is an external or virtual keyboard available on the
      View 5000 Client
      . For a
      PanelView
       HMI device without a physical keyboard, inline editing is not available and the popup
      Virtual Numeric Keypad
       opens.
  3. Under
    Text Input
    , select either:
    • Enter text using the Virtual Standard Keyboard
      . Opens the popup
      Virtual Standard Keyboard
      when focus is on a Text Input graphic element,
      even if there is a physical keyboard.
    • Enter text inline using a keyboard
      . Displays a box for entering text directly into a Text Input graphic element when focus is on that graphic element. Inline editing is available when there is an external or virtual keyboard available on the
      View 5000 Client
      . For a
      PanelView
       HMI device without a physical keyboard, inline editing is not available and the popup
      Virtual Standard Keyboard
      opens.
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