Overview
SmartSymbols are vector-based graphical elements representing components within engineering solutions. Their purpose is to visually represent devices, processes, and functions, facilitating understanding and communication. Symbols act as graphical stand-ins for real-world components, dynamically reflecting system states by mapping to data points within a display.
To use symbols, integrate them into display panels via Displays → Draw or manage them through Displays → Symbols for creating, renaming, or deleting.
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SmartSymbols Libraries And Collections
Collections comprise graphical elements for software interfaces. The Local Symbols Library allows symbol creation and management. The Symbol Factory Library offers a range of symbols for use. HMI Collections provide symbols for Human-Machine Interfaces, and HPG Collections deliver graphics for advanced visualizations. These resources support interface development with dynamic, data-responsive features.
The Symbols Libraries is composed by around 2000 symbols organized in the following collections.
Local Solution
The Local Solution library stores user-defined and default symbols, reflecting the Smart Symbols concept. It allows users to create symbols with dynamic properties and tag mappings, tailored for specific software solutions. Any change to these symbols impacts all solutions on the computer, highlighting their adaptability and system-wide integration.
HMI Collection
The HMI Collections consist of graphical elements for Human-Machine Interface systems. These collections include symbols and controls for building displays in industrial and automation control environments. They are organized into categories that match equipment and components like blowers, conveyors, and pumps. Each category breaks down into subcategories for specific equipment types, enabling detailed customization. These symbols help represent machinery states and conditions and provide an interface for controlling and monitoring industrial processes. The HMI Collections support interface development to enhance operational efficiency and safety while adapting to different industrial application requirements.
HPG Collection
The HPG Symbols Collections offer graphical elements optimized for high-performance displays in line with the ISA 101 HMI Design Standard. These symbols include a range of visuals for alarms, motors, and valves, which are essential for clear and efficient operator interfaces. Organized into specific categories, they enable consistency and standardization across HMI systems. HPG Symbols allow for varying levels of detail, accommodating the ISA 101 emphasis on effective information hierarchy. They aid in developing displays that improve operational control, safety, and adaptability to the unique demands of industrial environments.
For more information on High-Performance HMI Graphics, see High Performance HMI
Displays Symbols Table
You use symbols directly from the Draw interface, therefore usually is not necessary to visit this table, unless for export Symbol Images, importing, or changing names and descriptions.
Displays Symbols Table | |
ID | Identifies the symbol uniquely. |
VersionID | Marks the symbol's version. |
Name | Names the symbol. |
Preview | Shows the symbol's appearance. |
Version | Indicates the symbol's release number. |
Size | Specifies the symbol's dimensions. |
Length | Measures the symbol in units or represents data size. |
AllowBreak | Determines if the symbol can split. |
HasDynamics | Indicates dynamic behavior presence. |
EditSecurity | Sets permissions for symbol editing. |
Engine | Processes or renders the symbol. |
Level | Places the symbol within a hierarchy. |
Category | Groups the symbol with others. |
LockState | Shows if the symbol is editable. |
LockOwner | Identifies who has locked the symbol. |
DateCreated | Records when someone created the symbol. |
DateModified | Records when someone last modified the symbol. |
Description | Explains the symbol's purpose and usage. |
→ See Smart Symbols for more information.
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