User Manual
Management platform
Graphics engineering
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An object type is associated with a symbol in the Models & Functions application. When you drag-and-drop
the symbol onto a graphic, the symbol displays the system object values in runtime mode and in the
Graphics Viewer. Animation is supported through a series of graphics. Pre-defined symbols are stored in
library folders. These symbols are visible and editable from the Graphics Library Browser. Advanced users
can create their own symbols.
Generic symbols
A generic symbol is a concept that allows you to create one type of symbol that can support an object that
has one or several properties with changing values. Depending on the object, the symbol will not display
the elements of the graphic that do not have a data point associated them.
Graphic templates
Desigo CC provides standard BACnet TEC graphics for various applications. You can also create template
graphics for TEC applications.
See
Desigo CC Getting Started
(A6V10415475) and
Desigo CC User Guide
(A6V10415471).
16.7 Graphics engineering
Desigo CC graphics are built using smart objects that know how they are used and how to represent
themselves graphically. Smart objects let you create graphics by dragging objects onto a page, without
manually binding an object to graphical symbols.
The Graphics application allows you to create, view, store, and command large graphics representing
equipment, floors, buildings, facilities, and entire campuses. These graphical representations can contain
dynamic elements to represent devices or values you want to monitor or control. The Graphics application
consists of:
● Graphics Viewer
● Graphics Editor
● Graphics Library Browser
Graphics Viewer
The Graphics Viewer lets you view the graphics representing your facility or equipment. You can change
the current state of an object’s properties from a graphic. You can filter your view of a graphic by discipline,
section, or you can zoom in and out for greater detail or for a birds-eye overview.
Graphics Editor