Make Time Plot widgets

This example illustrates how to create a Time Plot widget using the Make Widget wizard.

Make a Time Plot widget

  1. Open the Nav side bar and expand the tree to locate the component that you want to add to the Px Editor canvas.
  2. Drag and drop the desired component onto the canvas, as shown in .
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    The Make Widget wizard displays, as shown.

     

    NOTE: The ORD for the selected component displays in the ORD area. Double click the ORD to browse for a different slot in the component (for example: “out” or “value”) or to bind to a different component, if desired.
     
  3. Select the Time Plot option in the Source options list as shown here.
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    The Secondary view area displays Minimum Value and Maximum Value fields.

  4. In the Secondary view area enter the desired minimum and maximum values that you want to display in the Time Plot widget, as shown.
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  5. Click the OK button to complete the wizard. The Make Widget wizard disappears and the new Time Plot widget appears on the Px Editor canvas as shown.
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  6. Edit the widget, if desired, by doing one or both of the following:
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    • Resize the widget, as desired to allow the plot to display completely.
    • Edit the Time Plot widget properties (header, lines, fonts, and so on) using the Widget Tree and Properties palettes, as shown.
  7. Toggle the view using the View/Edit Mode toolbar icon to display the widgets in the Px Viewer, as shown.
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