Operating instructions

Operating a project
8.5 Entries using the keys
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
208 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
8.5.7 Entering the date and time
Entering the date and time
Enter the date and time in the same way you enter alphanumerical values.
Note
When entering the date and time, please note that the format is determined by the
configured project language.
8.5.8 Entering symbolic values
Drop down list
When you select a symbolic I/O field, a drop down list opens.
Procedure
Symbolic values are selected from the entries of a drop down list.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the desired symbolic text box within the screen with
TAB
.
2. Open the drop down list using the key
ENTER
. The drop down list opens.
3. Select the required entry using the cursor keys
, or .
4. Select
ENTER
to confirm your entry.
Result
You have changed the symbolic value or entered a new one.