Trigger a Smart Object

About this task

After a Smart Object is created it can be triggered in both CimEdit and CimView.

  • CimEdit
  • CimView

CimEdit

A screen designer can use any of the following procedures to trigger a Smart Object in CimEdit.

  • Smart Object Double-click

Double-click the Smart Object.

If the object is not a Smart Object, the Properties dialog box will open. If the object is a SmartObject whatever actions were configured for the Smart Object event (usually a customized dialog box opening) will occur.

  • CimEdit Ribbon Bar

Click Trigger Smart Object on the Home>Properties group on the CimEdit Ribbon bar.

  • CimEdit Popup Menu
  1. Right-click the Smart Object on the CimEdit screen.

A Popup menu opens.

  1. Select Trigger Smart Object.

CimView

The Smart Object can also be triggered in CimView.

Procedure

  1. Right-click the Smart Object on the CimView screen.

    A Popup menu opens.

  2. Select Trigger Smart Object.
    Tip: Use the ObjectInserted and ObjectRemoved events to trigger a SmartObject when it is being placed or removed from the CimEdit screen.