Using High-Performance Dynamos
As explained in the Creating Pictures e-book, a dynamo is a group of objects that make up a custom object that provides consistency when used in multiple pictures across your system. When you install iFIX 5.8 SP2, high performance Dynamo sets are available for you to use as well as traditional Dynamo sets. (High Performance Dynamos do not override traditional Dynamos.)
Dynamo set files have an .fds extension and are located in the following directory by default C:\Program Files (x86)\GE\iFIX\PIC.
High-performance dynamo sets include the following files:
- HPArrows.fds
- HPLinearGauges.fds
- HPLinearGaugesHist.fds
- HPMixers.fds
- HPMotors.fds
- HPPipes.fds
- HPPumps.fds
- HPTanks.fds
- HPTankAnim.fds
- HPTanksAdminHist.fds
- HPValves.fds
NOTES:
- To optimize dynamo high-performance behavior, it is recommended to enable high-performance graphics in the User Preference - General Tab.
- The following currently apply:
- HPTanksAnim and HPLinearGauges dynamos do not support Historian. If you plan to use Historian tags, use the HPLinearGaugesHist and HPTanksAnimHist dynamos.
- HPLinearGaugesHist and HPTanksAnimHist support Historian data sources only.
- HPMixers, HPPumps, HPValves, HPMotors, HPTankAnim, and HPLinearGauges dynamos support Historian and OPC as data sources. Historian data sources only support the Proficy Historian current value.
- HPMixers, HPPumps, HPValves, HPMotors, HPTankAnim, and HPLinearGauges Data Sources do not support complex mathematical expressions, Picture object properties, or Global Variables.
You can drag and drop a high-performance Dynamo object from the set into your picture. A Dynamo dialog box appears when you double-click on a Dynamo or when the Dynamo is first copied into a new picture. For more information on using Dynamos, refer to the Creating Pictures e-book.
