Overview
The Client Settings is a configuration interface applies globally to the Display module and will take effect on the next startup.
The Portable Settings apply to all client types, and the WPF settings are only available to Windows WPF clients.for managing initial conditions, display behaviors, and user interface customization for all clients: RichClients, SmartClients and WebClients.
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Understanding Client and Settings
In this context, a "Client" refers to a software application that serves as the user interface which interacting with the Solution Service (TWebService). The Client Settings configuration interface works as the access point for users, allowing them to manage, control, and monitor various functionalities of the service. Clients can range from desktop applications supporting multi-monitor setups to mobile or web interfaces, handle tasks like data exchange, operational control, security, and data integrity, ensuring secure and accurate communication with the solution service. The settings, such as layout and theme customization, multi-monitor support, and security parameters, enable users to personalize their experience based on individual needs and preferences.
Definition
Client Settings are configurable options like selecting a 'Dark' or 'Light' theme, choosing a 'Grid' or 'Freeform' layout, enabling view-only modes for web or Windows clients, and activating multi-monitor support for enhanced display options.
Purpose
The purpose of these settings is to provide users with a customizable interface that meets their specific operational needs. They facilitate adaptability to different hardware setups, compliance with security standards, and enhancement of the overall user experience by allowing personalization of the application's look and functionality.
Function
These settings enable users to modify how the application appears and operates on their devices. This includes choosing layouts, themes, adjusting how the software behaves in different quality and security scenarios, and setting up display options for monitoring and control.
Operation
Client Settings operate through user interaction with various configurable options. Users can select different layouts, themes, and view modes, define security and data quality preferences, and configure multi-monitor setups. These settings are particularly detailed for RichClients and SmartClients, offering advanced customization.
Application
These settings are applicable in environments where software customization, data security, and efficient display management are important. This includes industrial control systems, enterprise data management, and scenarios requiring detailed monitoring and user-specific interface setups.
Usage
To use these settings, go to Displays → Client Settings. Here, they might enable multi-monitor support by checking a box and selecting '2' from a dropdown menu for the number of monitors. They could also navigate to security settings to specify how the software handles undefined or bad quality tags, ensuring data integrity.
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Client Setting Configuration
The Client Settings are organized into the following sections:
Initial Execution Conditions
It refers to a configuration group that defines the startup layout and theme. Its purpose is to initialize the application interface according to user preferences or operational needs. It allows for selecting layouts and themes and restricts views to web or Windows clients. Users can apply these settings in scenarios requiring specific startup interfaces. Before usage, ensure that predefined layouts and themes exist. Use this group to set initial conditions for application startup.
Initial Execution Conditions | |
Layout | Selects the initial layout from predefined configurations in Displays/Layouts. |
Theme | Chooses the initial theme from predefined options in Displays/Themes. |
ViewOnly | Limits the view to specific clients. The options available are: On WebClients: restricts the view to web-based clients, preventing access from desktop applications. On Windows: restricts the view to Windows-based clients, preventing access from web applications. |
Indications for Tag Quality and Security
It refers to the definitions group, which configures visual indicators related to tag quality and security restrictions. Its purpose is to provide clear cues for identifying quality and security issues. Main functionalities include setting symbols for security restrictions and enabling indicators for undefined and bad-quality tags. This is useful in environments where visual feedback is needed to monitor system integrity. Configure it by selecting appropriate symbols. Use this group to set visual indicators.
Indications For Tag Quality And Security | |
On Security Restrictions shows | Sets indicators for tag quality and security with options such as V, ?, $, *, #, and Strikethrough. |
On Undefined Quality shows | Enables an indicator to show for undefined quality tags, unlocking additional settings for handling undefined quality. |
On Tag Bad Quality shows | Enables an indicator to show for bad quality tags, unlocking additional settings for handling |
Properties Reference
Client Settings properties
Initial Execution Conditions
Initial Execution Conditions | ||
Layout | Dropdown menu for selecting the initial layout | Allows users to choose the initial layout of the application. |
Theme | Dropdown menu with "Steel" as the current selection | Lets users select the visual theme of the application. |
ViewOnly | Options for restricting the view mode to web clients or Windows clients | Configures the application to restrict view mode to specific client types. |
Indications for Tag Quality and Security
Indications For Tag Quality And Security | ||
Handling Security Restrictions | Dropdown menus and checkboxes for security restrictions | Controls how the application responds to various security scenarios. |
Undefined Quality | Dropdown menu and checkboxes for undefined quality tags | Manages settings related to tags of undefined quality. | Bad Quality Tags | Dropdown menu and checkboxes for bad quality tags | Determines how the application handles tags of
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Enable Multiple Monitors (RichClients Only)
It refers to a configuration group that allows multiple monitors with RichClients to be used. Its purpose is to enhance display capabilities. It enables the specification of the number of monitors and the selection of the target display for the startup layout. This applies to scenarios requiring extensive display areas, such as control rooms. Before usage, ensure that the system supports multiple monitors. Use this group to configure and optimize multi-monitor setups.
Enable Multiple Monitors (RichClients Only) |
Multi-Monitor Support
Checkbox to enable multi-monitor support
Enable Multiple Monitors | Allows the use of multiple monitors for RichClients. |
Number of Monitors |
Defines the number |
of monitors to be used for RichClients. | |
Monitor | Sets the target display for the selected layout. |
Layout | Selects the initial layout from predefined configurations in Displays/Layouts. |
Settings available only for RichClients and SmartClients (Windows)
This group provides configuration settings reserved for RichClients and SmartClients on Windows. Its purpose is to customize the user interface. Main functionalities include overriding layouts, setting window properties, and managing menu and cursor visibility. Applications include customizing the interface for different operational requirements. Before usage, ensure that predefined layouts and properties are available. Use this group to tailor the UI for specific needs.
Settings Available Only For RichClients And SmartClients (Windows) | |
Layout Override | |
Dropdown with these default options: Startup, Dashboard, HTML5 LogOn, HTML5 Startup
Lets users select the layout that will override the client window.
Overrides default layout settings with options from Displays/Layouts for RichClients and SmartClients. | |
Title | Enables and sets |
Startup Window Title
Text field labeled "Startup Window"
the title of the startup window. |
MinimizeBox |
Enables |
the minimize window control button |
, allowing the window to be minimized by the user. |
MaximizeBox |
Checkbox to enable 'MaximizeBox'
Enables |
the maximize window control button |
, allowing the window to be maximized by the user. |
CloseBox |
Checkbox to enable 'CloseBox'
Enables |
the close window control button |
, allowing the window to be closed by the user. |
Resize |
Checkbox to enable 'Start Maximized'
Enables or disables the resize functionality of the window.
Start Maximized (Except in Development Profile)
Checkbox to enable 'Start Maximized' (Except in Development Profile)
Allows the window to be resized by the user. | |
Start Maximized | Starts the window in a maximized state, except in the development profile |
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Show Menu |
Checkbox to enable the 'Show Menu' option.
Shows or hides the main menu. Includes checkboxes for enabling/disabling File, Tools, and Security items.
Displays the menu bar in the startup window. | |
File | Shows the File menu in the startup window. |
Tools | Shows the Tools menu in the startup window. |
Security | Shows the Security menu in the startup window. |
Always shows Menus in Development Profile | Ensures |
Always Shows Menu in Development Profile
Checkbox to enable menu visibility in the Development Profile
menus are always visible in the development profile |
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Mouse Cursor |
Visible |
Controls the visibility of the mouse cursor on the screen. |
OnScreen Keyboard |
Checkbox to enable the 'On-screen Keyboard'
Enables the on-screen keyboard feature, |
Define as Default Settings Button
Button labeled 'Set Default'
Resets settings to their default values.
Multiple Windows Sharing User Logon
Checkbox to enable 'Multiple Windows Sharing User Logon'
Allows multiple windows on the same computer to share a user logon.
At Displays > List you can setup global configuration for the behavior of the client displays, for .NET and HTML5 clients.
It includes the default Layout that will be opened by default, as well other settings that specific for the .NET or HTML5 clients.
<< The following sentence must be moved to the section ClientTypes, or event main page, to explain Why .NET clients, instead of only HTML5: Some advanced features, such as automatically blocking the ability to task switch is available only on .NET>>
making it available for user input. | |
Active Area Edges | Defines the active area edges for mouse interaction within the window. |
Active Area Mouse | Sets the mouse cursor type within the active area. None: When this option is selected, no specific mouse cursor type is assigned to the active area. The default cursor will be used, which typically appears as an arrow or the standard operating system cursor. This setting is useful when no special cursor indication is needed for the active area. Arrow: When this option is selected, the mouse cursor is displayed as an arrow within the active area. This is the standard pointer appearance and is used to indicate a normal selection or navigation action. It helps users identify areas where they can interact with standard interface elements like buttons and menus. Hand: When this option is selected, the mouse cursor is displayed as a hand within the active area. This cursor type is often used to indicate interactive elements such as hyperlinks, buttons, or other elements that respond to clicks. It helps users recognize that the area is interactive and clickable, providing a clear visual cue for interactive elements. |
Multiple windows on the same computer | Allows multiple windows to share the same user logon on the same computer, facilitating user access across different sessions |
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Field | Description |
Disable Commands | Select to prohibit application users from sending commands to the PLC. |
Desktop Initial Page | Select the display that desktops users see when they start the application. |
Mobile Initial Page | Select the display that mobile users see when they start the application. |
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Field | Description |
Maximize When Open | Select to maximize the client window to fit the monitor. |
Stretch | Select how the layout stretches when clients use the application:
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Scrollbar | Select to have a scrollbar display in the client window. |
Title | Enter a title for the client window. |
MinimizeBox | Select to display the standard minimize button. |
MaximizeBox | Select to display the standard maximize button. |
CloseBox | Select to display the standard close button. |
ResizeBox | Select to display the standard resize handle. |
Menus | Select which menus to display:
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Always shows titles and menus in Test Mode | Select to always show the Minimize, Maximize, Close, and Resize buttons when running a project in Test Mode. |
OnScreen KeyBoard | Select to display a virtual keyboard. |
When Mouse Is Over Command Areas | Select behavior when the mouse is over an object:
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Mouse Cursor Visible | Select for the mouse pointer to be visible. |
Verify Tag Quality on Client Displays |
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Disable Web Commands | Select to prohibit application users from sending commands to the PLC. |
Multiple windows on same computer share user logon | Users can run multiple instances of the application on the same computer. The user may need to log in as a different user from time to time. Select this option to automatically change the logged in user in all running instances of the application on the same computer . |
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