User Manual

Graphics Builder
Overview
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Data point binding
Data point binding refers to the type of connection between a graphic component and an integrated data point.
Graphics Builder uses the following types of data point binding:
● Absolute binding is a fixed connection to a point ID or equip ID that is unique to a specific database.
– An absolute binding always fetches data from a specific instance of a point in this database.
– Graphics with absolute binding always display data for the same components of a system and cannot be
reused elsewhere without rebinding.
● Relative binding is a binding query that dynamically searches for a point or equip in any database relative to
where the graphic is opened for viewing.
– A relative binding fetches data from a point that is identified by one or more semantic tags describing
function and the point’s relative position in the building hierarchy.
– Graphics with relative binding can be reused wherever you have the same structure of components in a
system.
Data point binding options
This section outlines the characteristics of the following data point binding options:
● Absolute by Point id
● Relative by navName
Absolute by Point id binding
Absolute by Point id binding has a hardcoded ID that matches one set of equipment. For example:
baUniqueId=="ed476dc20bcb02adbc7eb4b9068e6121ea5576f9"
Fig. 5: Example of baUniqueId in a binding query.
● The binding path is hardcoded to retrieve data from a specific data point regardless of where the graphic is
loaded.
● If the graphic is loaded on other equipment, the graphic still references that specific data point ID in the
database and loads the information from it.
● Recommended use:
– One-time solutions.
– Graphics displaying specific instance data that is integrated to a specific device database. For example,
a specific Plant, custom equipment, and summary-style or dashboard graphics for a specific site.