Define Group Variables

Explanation

Use this activity to define variables on the group level. Group variables can be used by the subscriber when submitting information to IFS Applications.

Prerequisites

An group must be established on the IFS/OPC Client.

System Effects

Group variables will be established that can be referenced by a subscriber.

Related Window Descriptions

N/A

Procedure

1. Click the File menu and click Open.
2. Browse for and select the configuration XML file you saved with on adding a group.
3. Right click on the group you created and click Properties.
4. Click the Variables tab.
5. Click the New button to add a new group variable. The Variable dialog box opens.
6. In the Name field, enter the name of the group level variable you want to add.
7. Optionally, in the Value field, enter the value this group level variable should always hold.
8. Click OK and proceed to close the Group Properties dialog box.
9. Click the File Menu and click Save.