You can insert a variable object in an iFIX picture. The variable object can belong to the current picture or you can set it as a global object that is available to your entire system.
Variable Name
Allows you to specify the name of the new variable object. The variable name must consist of alphanumeric values and must begin with a letter.
Variable Type
Allows you to specify the variable object's type. Click the down button to view the list of types.
Assign Variable
Allows you to connect the variable object's current value to a database block.
Data Source
Only enabled when the Assign Variable check box is checked, this allows you to enter the data source to connect the variable to. Click the browse button (...) to view all of data sources available in your system. Click the down button to view the last data sources you used. Click the modify database block button to modify the selected data source. You can add a database block by entering a new database block tag name and tabbing off this field. The Quick Add dialog box appears and allows you to enter the appropriate values for the added block.
Local Variable
Allows you to define the variable as a local variable.
Global Variable
Allows you to define the variable as a global variable.
