Define Server Variables

Explanation

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

Prerequisites

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

System Effects

Server 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 on adding a server.
3. Right click on the server you created and click Properties.
4. Click the Variables tab.
5. Click the New button to add a new server variable. The Variable dialog box opens.
6. In the Name field, enter the name of the server level variable you want to add.
7. Optionally, in the Value field, enter the value this server level variable should always hold.
8. Click OK and proceed to close the Server Properties dialog box.
9. Click the File Menu and click Save.