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Created Date: June 20,2012
Created By: moir
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Hello, I have a on/off pushbutton input on a C-Micro that I would like to prevent accidental activation of by requiring the use of a function key rather than the touch screen. Is it possible to disable the touchscreen for a control like that? I would really like to avoid using a physical switch. I could possibly use an indicator if I could figure out how to generate a signal from a function key that could be read by the PLC too. I tried making the pushbutton invisible, but this appears to disable it's function key association as well. I'm really impressed with these touchpanels: they 're very easy to work with. Thanks!
Created Date: June 20,2012
Created by: scott.lawrence
on the bottom of the Options tab there is 'Press Delay '. You can set this to x time to prevent accidental button pressing.
Created Date: June 20,2012
Created by: HMI Eng
Drag the Pushbutton off the screen viewable area. It will not be visible during operation but will still be linked to the F-key. If you still want indication, put an indicator on the screen using the same tag.
Created Date: June 20,2012
Created by: moir
Thank you very much. Two very good solutions!
I didn't know about the press delay. That will be very handy.
- Paul
Created Date: June 21,2012
Created by: Sam
Password protect the button. We do this all the time to prevent accidental button pressing. This basically gives them an option to back out by hitting cancel if pressed accidentally.
Created Date: June 20,2012
Created by: moir
Hello,
I have a on/off pushbutton input on a C-Micro that I would like to prevent accidental activation of by requiring the use of a function key rather than the touch screen. Is it possible to disable the touchscreen for a control like that? I would really like to avoid using a physical switch.
I could possibly use an indicator if I could figure out how to generate a signal from a function key that could be read by the PLC too.
I tried making the pushbutton invisible, but this appears to disable it's function key association as well.
I'm really impressed with these touchpanels: they 're very easy to work with.
Thanks!