Adding Data Links Using the Data Entry Expert

To add a data link using the Data Entry Expert:

  1. In the iFIX WorkSpace, double-click a Data link.
  2. In the Data Entry Type field of the Datalink dialog box, select None and click OK.

NOTE: If you set the Data Entry Type field to In-Place, unexpected results may occur.

  1. In Classic view, on the Standard toolbar, click the Task Wizard button.

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In Ribbon view, on the Tools tab, in the Tasks/Experts group, click the Tasks/Experts dialog box launcher.

  1. From the Task Categories list, select Data Entry Expert and click Perform Task.
  2. In the Data Source field, enter a data source for the data link. To use the Expression Builder, click the Browse button.
  3. In the Choose Data Entry Method area, select the appropriate data entry option.
  4. Set the values of the fields corresponding to the data entry method you chose.
  5. Click OK.

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