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Graphics+ Runtime Help Reference
The Graphics+ Runtime Help Reference describes the operational characteristics of Graphics+ elements as displayed
in the Ready Access Portal user interface. This reference describes all of the elements found in Graphics+ objects
created with the Graphic Generation Tool (GGT). The information for each element includes the following details:
• Description
• Image
• Runtime characteristics
For information on how to create Graphics+ objects, refer to the Graphic Generation Tool Help (LIT-12011697).
Note: You must have the Microsoft® Silverlight 5.0 (or higher) plug-in to view Graphics+ objects created by the
GGT. If you do not have the Silverlight 5.0 (or higher) plug-in installed, you are prompted to do so the first
time you view a graphic. After you follow the prompt and install Silverlight 5.0 (or higher), log off the Metasys
system, close your browser for the change to take effect, then log in to the Metasys system again. For
additional installation instructions, refer to the ADS, ADX, and SCT Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Wizard (LIT-12011521).
Graphics+ Runtime Concepts
GEL Overview
When you create a graphic with the Graphic Generation Tool (GGT), the Graphic Enterprise Library (GEL) provides
the following elements for your use:
• Basic elements (for example, Advanced Value Box, Inline Command Box, Key Data, Gauges)
• Electrical and fire elements
• Floor plan elements (Building, Floor, Floor Group, Room Status)
• HVAC elements (all HVAC air and water elements)
• Lighting, network, security, and terminal unit elements
• Templates (Base Template, Mixed Air Dual Path, VAV Series Fan)
As you use these elements to create a graphical representation of your building automation system, you can also
create bindings between the elements and Metasys® objects. These bound elements allow you to monitor and
control your facility from your computer.
This reference describes all of the elements found in the GEL. The information for each element includes the following
details:
• Description
• Image
• User-configurable properties
• Metasys system binding properties
• Runtime characteristics
Configuration Mode Versus Runtime Mode
When you use GGT to create graphics, you work in configuration mode. This mode allows you to configure each
graphic to look and behave in certain ways based on the user-configurable properties and bindings that are available
to the graphic.
When you view the graphics in the Metasys system (System Configuration Tool, Site Management Portal, or Ready
Access Portal), you work in runtime mode. In runtime mode, the graphic appears as it was configured in the GGT.
If you view the graphic on an online system (Site Management Portal or Ready Access Portal), data values appear
and animations occur based on those data values (for example, a bound fan graphic spins if the fan is on).
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