date: 2021/8/5
How to provide a numerical data entry feature using a keypad
Follow the steps below.
[To call a numeric keypad when an entry target is pressed]
Operation example
Pressing on a numerical data display part brings up a keypad equipped with entry keys.
Enter a value using the numeric keypad and press the [ENT] key to write the value into the device memory of the entry target.
The numeric keypad will disappear.
- Select [Parts] → [Data Display] → [Num. Display], and place numerical data display parts.
- Display the [Num. Display] dialog, select [Contents] and configure the entry target device memory.
- Select [Function] and set [Function] as [Entry Target]. Check [Display the keyboard] and select [Overlap Library].
* The system keyboard can also be used. (Coordinates cannot be specified.)
- Press [Register] and select a numeric keypad.
- Check [Display Position] and specify the coordinates to determine the keypad display position.
When settings are complete, a multi-overlap icon and "MLIB" mark are displayed in addition to the numerical data display part.
The "MLIB" mark indicates the display position (upper left corner) of the numeric keypad.
[To place entry targets and a numeric keypad on the same screen]
Operation example
When a value is entered from the numeric keypad and the [ENT] key is pressed, it will be written into the device memory of the entry target.
- Select [Parts] → [Data Display] → [Num. Display], and place numerical data display parts.
- Display the [Num. Display] dialog, select [Contents] and configure the entry target device memory.
- Select [Function] and set [Function] as [Entry Target].
Press [Place Keypad] and place the numeric keypad on the screen.
(A numeric keypad can also be placed as follows by selecting [Parts] -> [Entry].)
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