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2019-01-15
3.1.3.1 Types of binding queries
Absolute by Point id binding
Absolute by Point id binding has a hardcoded ID. For example, id==@1eeaf884-
82cd6356.
● Absolute by Point id binding is recommended for graphics that contain specific data
from exact equipment. Common examples include a Plant, custom equipment, and
summary-style equipment graphics.
● The data point binding path is automatically hardcoded to retrieve data from a
specific data point regardless of where the graphic is loaded. If a graphic with
Absolute by Point id references is loaded on other equipment, the graphic still
references that specific data point ID in the database and loads the information
from it.
● When a graphic with Absolute by Point id binding is saved, the GRAPHIC ON field
in the dialog box displays an ID for a specific location in the building structure. For
example, id == @20a3572a-e979d611.
Relative by Tags binding
Relative by Tags binding contains an equipRef and multiple tags. For example,
equipRef=$self and air and temp and point and zone.
● Relative by Tags binding is recommended when the database contains data points
from similar equipment that does not share the same navName. For example, if
you are using different brands of equipment and the data point names don't match.
● The data point binding path is not hardcoded to one set of equipment, and the tag
string (query) loads on any equipment that has similar data points based on the
tags. If a graphic with Relative by Tags references is loaded on other equipment,