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TN - 1173 Using the Carousel Widget

Description

This article from InSource shows how to use the Carousel Widget in either AVEVA InTouch HMI WindowViewer or Web Client.

  • Author:  Rich Brooks
  • Published:  7/26/2021
  • Applies to:  AVEVA InTouch HMI 2020 R2 and higher

Details

The Carousel Widget rotates through a series of Industrial Graphics from one window.  This is often desired for an Andon or status-display station with no user interaction.

The Carousel, QRCode_Scanner, and Web_Browser are widgets available in the 2020 R2 release.

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Start by embedding the Carousel Widget in a symbol from InTouch WindowMaker.

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Next, edit the Widget Properties to add the desired functionality.  Click on the properties button to open the dialog.

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The Graphic Names to cycle through are added with a comma separating each.

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Configure the Interval to scroll to the next graphic.  The default is five seconds.  There are Autoplay, Background Color, Keyboard, Loop and Pause options as well.