Operating instructions

Operating a project
8.4 Entries using the touch screen
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
198 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
Procedure
Alphanumerical values can be entered character-by-character via the buttons on the
alphanumerical screen keyboard.
Proceed as follows:
1. Touch the desired operator control on the screen.
The alphanumerical screen keyboard opens. The existing value is displayed in the screen
keyboard and is selected.
2. Enter the value.
You have the following options to enter a value:
– The selected value is deleted when you enter the first character. Completely reenter
the value.
– Use the
and keys to move the cursor within the current value. You can
now edit the characters of the current value or add characters.
Use the
key to delete the character to the left of the cursor. If the value is
selected, use this key to delete the selected part of the value.
The
key deletes the character positioned to the right of the cursor. If the value is
selected, use this key to delete the selected part of the value.
– Using key
it is possible to switch between the keyboard levels of the screen
keyboard. On switchover, the key assignments of the screen keyboard change.
– Use the
key to display the infotext of the I/O field.
This key is only enabled if infotext has been configured for the input object or the
current screen.
3. Use the
key to confirm your entry or cancel it with . Either action closes the
screen keyboard.
Result
You have changed the alphanumeric value or entered a new one.