Briefcase FB
See: Add Briefcase
Use a Briefcase FB to hide other Function-Blocks from the graphic-area.
You can use one Briefcase FB to hide all Function-Blocks. However, I usually add a Briefcase FB for each machine function.
You can also hide a Briefcase FB in a Briefcase FB.
How to open the Briefcase FB dialog-box
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Open the Briefcase FB dialog-box:
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The is now open.
Briefcase FB dialog-box
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After you add Function-Blocks to the Briefcase FB, you can enter a name that will remind of their function in the model. The name shows as a label above the Briefcase FB in the graphic-area.
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Use the Background Color button to edit the color of the Briefcase Display Window -see example below.
Use the Transparency slider to edit the transparency/opacity of the Briefcase Display Window.
☑Enable Show-Function-Blocks in a Window Frame to show the Briefcase Display Window
❑Disable Show-Function-Blocks in a Window Frame to hide the Briefcase Display Window
1.Move your mouse above a Briefcase FB
2.CTRL+Click |
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Add FBs to the Briefcase
1.Click the Padlock to unlock the Briefcase
The Padlock icon becomes unlocked - see image.
2.Click FBs in the graphic-area
When you click a FB, it moves from the graphic-area to the Function-Blocks box in the Briefcase.
3.Click the Padlock again to lock the Briefcase. |
Remove FBs from the Briefcase:
1.Click the Padlock to unlock the Briefcase
2.Click a FB that is in the Function-Blocks box to make the active FB.
3.Click the Red Cross button.
The FB returns to the graphic-area, outside of the Briefcase Display Window.
4.Do 1 - 3 again to remove a different FBs.
5.Click the Padlock again to lock the Briefcase |
Arrange FBs in the Briefcase Display Window.
1.Click Show Elements check-box - see above.
2.Click the Arrange FBs button |
The FBs are now arranged in a linear array in the graphic-area.
You may need to drag FBs to arrange the FBs within the linear array.
Note: SHORT-CUT: CTRL+CLICK a Briefcase FB to show then hide the Briefcase Display Window
Add all FBs that are connected with wires 'upstream' of a FB
1.Click a FB in the Function-Blocks box in the Briefcase
2.Click the Add All Upstream icon  |
The FBs that are connected to its input-connector are now in the Function-Block box.
Add all FBs that are connected with wires 'downstream' of a FB
1.Click a FB in the Function-Blocks box in the Briefcase
2.Click the Add All Downstream icon |
The FBs that are connected to its output-connector are now in the Function-Block box.
Remove all FBs from the Briefcase
1.Click the Remove All icon |
The FBs are now in the graphic-area
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Example:
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and label: Lifter Mech.
is a light-gray box, with a blue border.
•The window will re-size as you drag, add, or remove Function-Blocks.
•Drag the Briefcase FB to move the Briefcase Display Window |
