Create a FactoryTalk Smart Object

A
FactoryTalk Smart Object
 is an element that has objects containing logic for a defined behavior of an item in a system or plant. Reuse
FactoryTalk Smart Object
s to improve modeling for a system or plant. For example, create a
FactoryTalk Smart Object
 for a tank in a large plant. You can then reuse the same
FactoryTalk Smart Object
 for all tanks in the system instead of creating individual
FactoryTalk Smart Object
s for each tank.
IMPORTANT: Modifying FactoryTalk Smart Objects using the Code Editor may result in syntax errors that will prevent the explorers from displaying information. We recommend using the user interface to create or modify FactoryTalk Smart Objects.
  1. On the explorer bar, select
    System
    , select FTDSTudioHamburgerMenuV1 and then select
    New
    FactoryTalk Smart Object
     instance
    .
    TIP:
    To add a
    FactoryTalk Smart Object
     from the
    System
    toolbar, select FTDStudioPlus
    Add > Smart Object.
  2. In
    Create
    FactoryTalk Smart Object
     instance
    , complete:
    • Name
      . Enter a name for the
      FactoryTalk Smart Object
      .
    • Instance of a definition
      . Position the switch to FTDStudioToggleOn
      On
      to create an instance of a definition and then select
      Yes
      to select or search for the definition. Position the switch to FTDStudioSwitchDisabled
      Off
      to create a standalone instance.
      TIP: Change the name of the FactoryTalk Smart Object in
      Properties
       in
      Smart Object instance
      .
  3. Select
    Create
    .
    TIP:
    Properties > Size
     shows how large the Smart Object or program is.
    Size
     is stated in blocks of memory and is the sum of all the programs belonging to the Smart Object.
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