Operating instructions

Operating a project
8.3 Setting the project language
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
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8.3 Setting the project language
Introduction
The HMI device supports multilingual projects. You must have configured a corresponding
operating element which lets you change the language setting on the HMI device
during runtime.
The project always starts with the language set in the previous session.
Requirements
● The required language for the project must be available on the HMI device.
● The language switching function must be logically linked to a configured operating
element such as a button.
Selecting a language
You can change project languages at any time. Language-specific objects are immediately
output to the screen in the new language when you switch languages.
The following options are available for switching the language:
● A configured operating element switches from one language to the next in a list
● A configured operating element directly sets the desired language
Further information on this may be available in your plant documentation
8.4 Entries using the touch screen
8.4.1 Overview
Screen keyboard
When you touch an operating element requiring entry on the HMI device touch screen,
a screen keyboard appears. The screen keyboard is displayed in the following cases:
● An I/O field is selected for input
● A password must be entered for accessing a password-protected function
The screen keyboard is automatically hidden again when input is complete.
Based on the configuration of the operating element, the system displays different screen
keyboards for entering numerical or alphanumerical values.
Note
The screen keyboard display is independent of the configured project language.