Defining a Common Message Format

To define a common message format:

1. In Classic view, from the iFIX WorkSpace, click the System Configuration Utility button on the toolbar.

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In Ribbon view, on the Applications tab, in the System & Security group, click SCU.

2. On the SCU toolbox, click the Alarms button.
3. Click the Advanced button.
4. Click the Common Format button.
5. In the Columns area, select the check boxes of the necessary fields to include in the common format. To exclude a field, clear its check box.
6. In the Length fields, enter the length of each field.
7. From the Column Order list, select a field name.
8. Click the up or down arrow buttons to move the field in the list.
9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to arrange the fields in the order you require.
10. Click OK.

 

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