Create New Graphic

This topic describes how to create a new HMI graphic.

About this task

Using the SVG editor, you can create new HMI graphics from scratch apart from duplicating existing graphics.

The following steps create a new SVG file. You can open the file in the editor to create interactive elements of an HMI graphic using the basic shapes, lines, etc.

Procedure

  1. Under custom graphics, select the folder category where you want to create and save the new graphic.
  2. Right-click the folder and select Add New Graphic.
    The Add Graphic screen appears.
  3. Enter a name for the new graphic.
  4. Select Add Graphic.
    A blank SVG file is created with the name.

Results

The newly created file is saved to the selected folder category.

What to do next

  1. Use the edit option to open the file in the SVG editor.
  2. Use the SVG editor tools to create HMI graphics.