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Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool
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Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool
Chapter Overview
Chapter 11 discusses the following topics:
 FINlite Graphics Tool Overview
– User Interface Description for the FINlite Graphics Tool
– Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool
 Using the FINlite Graphics Tool
– Launching the FINlite Graphics Tool
– Logging in to the Controller
– Creating Graphics
– Editing the Graphics Animation
– Saving and Publishing the Graphics File
– Creating Device Templates
– Backing up Graphics
FINlite Graphics Tool Overview
The Field Panel Web Server Graphics Application is a graphic utility program called
Siemens FINlite. FINlite can be used to create, modify, animate, and save graphics
files to be used with the Web Server user interface. Graphics files can be backed up
via the HMI, using the Graphicsbackup feature, and deleted via the HMI, using the
Delete_file feature.
Siemens FINlite can connect to a panel and bind graphical elements to data points.
While connected to the panel, you will be able to see current values, and command
points to see the affects on graphics.
Siemens FINlite supports Windows XP (SP3), Windows 7, and Vista.
Siemens FINlite is an Adobe AIR application. Adobe AIR must be installed on the PC
before Siemens FINlite can be installed.
Siemens FINlite provides the following operations:
 Create graphics
 Manipulate graphics
 Animate graphics
 Test animation with live data before publication
 Save the graphics components to the user library for reuse