Software Instruction Manual

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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2.8.1 The Graphics Plate Control Block Screen
Graphics Plates are treated like IQ components because each one has a control block. Use the Device menu
(
!) to go to the graphics plate Control Block screen (shown below in Figure 2.23).
Fig. 2.23 The Graphics Plate Control Block Screen
Like most control blocks, the graphics plate control blocks are divided into two parts. On the left is the information
area and on the right are the controls.
Number: The Number parameter is the first item in the information side of the control block. It provides a
convenient way to differentiate one graphics plate from another. Enter any number between 1 and 999. Three
blank lines are available below the Number parameter for labelling the graphics plate or for relevant notes.
Trigger: Determines whether or not the associated graphics plate will be automatically displayed when a
dataframe file is engaged. This is a great feature for hiding the complexity of Turbo from your operators. All they
see is the controls you give them on the graphics plate. When Trigger is turned on, the text Control Block screens
will be bypassed and the graphics plate will be displayed instead. When Trigger is turned off, Turbo will stay in the
Control Block screens after a dataframe file is engaged. The Trigger of only one graphics plate should be turned
on at a time. If more then one is turned on, the graphics plate having the lowest Offset will be displayed. Note: If
you turn on a Trigger (or change any parameter), be sure to save the dataframe file by pressing
( so the
change(s) will not be lost.
Display Now: Causes the associated graphics plate to be displayed immediately. There are two display
modes: Selected and Memory. The display mode is controlled by the Display control on the last line of the control
block. After the graphics plate is displayed, you can return to the text Control Block screen by pressing
X, !
or clicking the right mouse button ({).
Control Security Lock: Locks the operation of all control objects on the graphics plate so they cannot be
used to make changes to the IQ System. In addition, the graphics plate version of the control blocks cannot be
accessed when Control Security Lock is turned on. However, this does not prevent graphic controls and objects