Viewing a component in live mode

You can view live data for a component by opening a Chart view. The Chart view displays a continuing live plot that updates according to the configurable sample rate. If a point has a history extension, the history data is charted and live point values are added as they come in. If the point does not have a history extension, the chart contains only live point values.
Prerequisites: You are connected to a station that contains points.

You can open a Chart view on the following types of components to view a continuing live plot:

  • a Boolean, Enum or Numeric point (with or without a history extension)
  • a record in the History space
  • a schedule
  • a Chart widget on a Px page
  • a chart file that points to any of the above items
 NOTE: The system cannot accommodate an unlimited amount of points in a webChart. 
Perform the following steps:
  1. Expand the station home and right-click on a Boolean, Enum, or Numeric point.
  2. Select Views > Chart
The Chart view opens and begins plotting live data in the chart according to the component’s configuration.