User Guide

Chapter 12 - FINlite Graphics Tool
Using the FINlite Graphics Tool
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Saving and Publishing the Graphics File
NOTE:
Graphics can only be published to the Modular series and Compact series 36-point
controllers.
NOTE:
Before transferring a file to a field panel, you must verify that enough RAM is
available in the field panel to hold the entire file or it cannot be transferred to its final
location.
To save the Graphics file:
● After the components are edited and the Graphics file is complete, save the
Graphics file to the local file system by clicking Save from the File menu.
Graphics file names must not:
– Exceed 20 characters in length
– Contain special characters: . \ / : * ? “ < > | (includes period)
– Contain characters with accent marks (such as
é or ô)
To publish the Graphics file:
1. From the File menu, select Publish.
 The
Publish Graphic window displays, allowing you to name the graphics file,
and select the panel and drive (
A: or B: if available) to publish to.
NOTE: Do not use a period or any of the special characters listed above in the
file name.
2. To set the graphic as the default graphic for the panel, check the Default check
box. For more information on default graphics, see the Default Graphics section.
3. Click Publish.
4. The graphics files on Drive A can be backed up to the Internal Flash Drive (IFD)
using the HMI.
Default Graphics
To set a default graphic for the panel:
1. When publishing the file, select the Default check box.