Trend Client

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All other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners. 3 Contents Welcome............................................ 9 Documentation Conventions ..............................................9 Technical Support ...............................................................9 Chapter 1 About the Trend Client......................... 11 Understanding the Trend Client ......................................11 Differences between the Trend Client and the ActiveFactory Trend Control.....................................11 Data Sources for the Trend Client....................................12 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client.................. 15 Placing the Trend Client into an ArchestrA Symbol.......15 Removing the Trend Client from an ArchestrA Symbol ............................................................................16 Validating the Configuration of the Trend Client ...........16 Clearing the Configuration from the Trend Client .........16 Adding a Pen......................................................................17 Connecting a Pen to an InTouch Tag ............................18 Configuring Pen Details and Options ...........................20 Configuring Pens for Historical Sources and Tags.......22 Configuring Historical Sources.........................................24 Creating a Wonderware Historian Connection.........25 Creating an InTouch LGH Connection .....................26 Editing a Server Connection......................................27 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client ..... 52 Pen...... 48 Chart............................................................40 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ........................................................Description ............... 51 Pen............................................................................................................................................... 30 Deleting a Group or Tag Reference ...RetrievalMode...................... 51 Pen.FreezeDurationMS ..................................................................................................................................................................50 Pen...........HistorySource...................... 48 Chart..............TrendHi ................................................ 46 Chart..................Labels ........PenPrecision ............................................................. 29 Adding a Group .......................Freeze ....................Precision .....................................................................................RetrievalMode ..................................Expression .........................................UpdateRateMS .........29 Showing/Hiding the Servers Pane..Index ............ 27 Using the Tag Picker.................... 50 Pen......... 49 Pen........ 31 Using the Filter Pane................................... 51 Pen....34 Setting Chart Options.......................Name............ 48 HistorySources ........................Format ....................................4 Contents Removing a Server Connection.....................BackgroundColor ......43 Chart.......................................................................................................... 47 Chart................................................. 52 Pen.......Color.. 30 Adding a Tag to a Group ........................................................................... 47 Chart............................................... 30 Renaming a Group .............. 48 Chart.... 51 Pen....... 31 Viewing Server Details .........32 Using the Tags Pane ............................................................HidePenList .............................................. 52 Pen.............................................................. 53 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client ............................... 50 Pen.............................................................. 49 Pen...Style .33 Configuring the Trend Appearance.............................................................................................................................................. 46 Chart...............................................37 Setting Data Bindings........RefreshEntireChartIntervals...................................................................................................................... 47 Chart...................................................Count ....... 46 Chart..............................................................................28 Using the Servers Pane..39 Handling Trend Events.....49 Pen.......HistoryTagName.43 Trend Client Properties .AddMultiplePens ................... ...........GradientType .....................................Style ......................................................54 PenSelectorHeight.............63 TimeAxis.............61 TimeAxis.....................................................Width ..............................55 PenUQRelativeOpacity .............65 TimeSelector ............................................BackgroundColor .....Cursor1........................NumValues .................................................Color....................GridVertical ..........64 TimeAxis......PenHighlightColor ................................GridStyle ................................................64 TimeAxis................54 Pen........................................................PenHighlightWidth .................................60 ShowContextMenu ....................Pos...................66 TimeSelector..64 TimeAxis...............HighlightCurrentPen ............................................................66 TimeSelector........ Contents 5 Pen....................59 PlotArea.............53 Pen....GradientEndColor ...........................Units ....58 PlotArea.59 PlotArea.Width ...........................................................ShowCursors ...................Style ............................Cursor2..Width ..........................................................................57 PlotArea..63 TimeAxis.........................................................63 TimeAxis................................................................Cursor2..................69 TrendVersion .........................EndDate .................................................61 TimeAxis.....Pos............................................60 PlotArea............59 PlotArea..................54 Pen...DurationMS ........................59 PlotArea..65 TimeSelector...............................StartDate .................Visible ...........................60 PlotImage ...58 PlotArea..............................................67 ToolTipText.............Cursor1.............................66 TimeSelector............................GridColor.........Cursor2............................TrendType .........................................................................56 PlotArea..........................55 PenUQRelativeThickness .............TimeDuration ............62 TimeAxis.....60 SuppressErrors.....Color...............................................62 TimeAxis.........62 TimeAxis.....................................................................................................BorderColor .......................55 PlotArea....................................GridWidth ...............................................53 Pen..............GridHorizontal ......Cursor1.61 TimeAxis......................NumGridPerValue.58 PlotArea.................................................TrendLo ....Cursor2..............................................56 PlotArea...Cursor1.................SingleTagMode .............................................LabelColor ............69 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client ...........................................57 PlotArea....... ........................... 82 ScaleAutoAllPens ........................................................... 87 SetDuration .. 77 GetHistorianSource............ 71 HistorySource.....................70 HistorySource........ 84 ScaleMovePenDown ................................... 81 ScaleAllPens .......................................................................................Label ............................................................... 71 HistorySource................................................................................................................ 73 HistorySources............................................................................ 82 ScaleAutoPen. 83 ScaleDownAllPens............................................ 85 ScaleUpAllPens ............................................................................................................ 87 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .................................................... 86 SetCurrentPen............................................................................... 72 HistorySource........ 73 Trend Client Methods .......Domain ........... 79 RefreshData............................................................................................. 75 AddPen....... 86 ScaleUpPen.......................... 76 ClearPens.................................... 80 RemoveHistorianSource................................................. 78 MoveNextPen ..............................UserID. 70 Trend Client History Sources .............................................................RetainPassword ............................................................................................................................................. 85 ScalePen.......... 83 ScaleMoveAllPensDown........................ 80 RefreshTimes..........................ServerName .. 72 HistorySource.... 81 RemovePen ............................................................................................................................................................ 69 ValueAxis................... 69 ValueAxis...................................... 77 GetPenValAtX1 .....................................NumValues ........................Password ............................... 76 DeleteCurrentPen .........................................................6 Contents ValueAxis..............................................................Count ........... 71 HistorySource..........Items ............ 70 Visible .................................................................. 84 ScaleMovePenUp......................................................................Type .......................................................................................................................... 84 ScaleMoveAllPensUp ......Authentication .. 78 GetStartAndEndTimes .............................. 79 MovePrevPen............ 73 HistorySources................................................................................... 83 ScaleDownPen ...................... 72 HistorySource.............NumGridPerValue ............74 AddHistorianSource ......................................UNCPath.......................................................................... 72 HistorySource... .........96 ShutDown .........................97 .......................................................................Add..................................................................................................................94 Trend Client Events ..........................................91 HistorySource.............93 HistorySources.................. Contents 7 SetStartAndEndTimes ...............88 TimeSelector...........................................................91 Trend Client History Sources ...........................................Connect....................................................89 TimeSelector.......96 StateChanged ..98 Scripting Differences between Trend Client and ActiveFactory Trend Control ..........................................................................94 HistorySources..... 105 Understanding Retrieval Modes.........................................RefreshTimes ...............................................................Disconnect ..................106 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client ......................................100 Appendix A Understanding Data Retrieval ...........................96 Colors in Trend Client................................105 Cyclic Retrieval...............................................................90 UpdateHistorianSource...96 StartUp ............89 TimeSelector.........................................................................................92 HistorySources....................SetStartAndEndTimes .GetStartAndEndTimes .............................................95 MouseClick...............................................................93 HistorySources.........................................................................105 Full Retrieval...............................95 PenlistChanged ......................95 DatesChanged.......GetSource ...............................Remove ...............................96 SizeChanged .92 HistorySource..........................................................95 PenDisplayChanged ..........95 CurrentPenChanged ...................................................................................................NET Colors ..................Update ...... 8 Contents Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . by using the print feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader. see the Microsoft help. 9 Welcome You use the ArchestrA Trend Client in ArchestrA symbols to show real-time values on a chart. Technical Support Wonderware Technical Support offers a variety of support options to answer any questions on Wonderware products and their implementation. dialog box names. You can view this document online or you can print it. and moving objects on the screen. have the following information ready: • The type and version of the operating system you are using. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . commands. If you need help with these tasks. refer to the relevant section(s) in this documentation for a possible solution to the problem. including navigating menus. The ArchestrA Trend Client is delivered as part of the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. • Details of how to recreate the problem. moving from application to application. Before you contact Technical Support. Monospace Code samples and display text. Documentation Conventions This documentation uses the following conventions: Convention Used for Initial Capitals Paths and file names. in part or whole. If you need to contact technical support for help. and dialog box options. This guide assumes you know how to use Microsoft Windows. Bold Menus. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . if this is an ongoing problem. • Any relevant output listing from the Log Viewer or any other diagnostic applications.10 Welcome • The exact wording of the error messages you saw. the Wonderware Technical Support case number assigned to your problem. • Details of what you did to try to solve the problem(s) and your results. • If known. you should already have a basic understanding of the Wonderware Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Understanding the Trend Client Use the Trend Client to chart attribute current values from Wonderware Application Server and tag current values from the InTouch HMI software. 11 Chapter 1 About the Trend Client To use the Trend Client. the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. In contrast to the ActiveFactory Trend control. Differences between the Trend Client and the ActiveFactory Trend Control If you use the ActiveFactory Trend control. Note The InTouch trends are still included as part of the InTouch HMI. For more information. you need to be aware that there are several differences between the Trend Client and the ActiveFactory Trend control. the Trend Client: • includes the real-time as well as historical trending functionality. see the documentation for each of these products. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . and the InTouch HMI before continuing. This differs from the trend feature in the InTouch HMI because Trend Client fully supports ArchestrA and can initialize a trend pen with data from a historical source such as InTouch LogHistory/LGH files or the Wonderware Historian. You identify the historical data source when you configure a pen.12 Chapter 1 About the Trend Client • uses the data from a historical source such as InTouch LogHistory/LGH files or the Wonderware Historian. • only supports the full and cyclic retrieval modes of the Wonderware Historian when retrieving data. At run time. the chart requeries the historical information. after which the trend charts real-time data as it becomes available. • has fewer pens. For information about ArchestrA symbols data configuration syntax and OwningObject functionality. If the pen is not associated with a historical data source. the historical information is recharted immediately. Data Sources for the Trend Client The Trend Client can use real-time data from Wonderware Application Server and the InTouch HMI software and historical data from the Wonderware Historian or InTouch LGH files. the Trend Client initializes the trend with historical data from the data source (if configured) and then appends real-time data for the pens. • does not provide scatter plots and target regions. It also supports the built-in functionality of the OwningObject property for trends configured with relative naming. after which it appends the real-time data as it becomes available. • uses real-time attribute or tag data as well as historized data stored in the Wonderware Historian or InTouch LogHistory/LGH files. • requires the InTouch HMI. see the Creating and Managing ArchestrA Graphics User’s Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . If you refresh a pen configured with historical data. the trend initially shows no data. It then starts charting information as real-time data becomes available. The Trend Client supports the same syntax as the ArchestrA symbols. Refreshing does not change a pen configured only for real-time data. If you refresh a trend that is charting both historical and real-time data. For more information. • does not require a separate license from the Wonderware Application Server. see Configuring Historical Sources on page 24. • does not support configuring the default pen colors (although you can change them once you add a pen). or an absolute reference (July 15th at 10am for 2 hours) using scripting. As an example. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . The second trend shows 15 minutes of historical data from the source. For more information on relative and absolute references. There are primary settings for specifying the time period you want to plot. what you see is described in the following table. 15 minutes Both charts show 15 minutes of real-time data. but the first one is only trending real-time data (meaning that the pen is associated with an expression but not with a historical tag) and the second is trending historical data (meaning that the pen is associated with both an expression and a historical tag). such as a relative reference (the preceding two hours). All the historical data will have been pushed off the second trend by the new real-time data. 5 minutes The first trend shows 5 minutes of real-time data. suppose you opened two trends created with the Trend Client. Time after starting both trends What you see 0 minutes The first trend shows no data. If you open both of these trends at the same time. see the Wonderware Application Server User’s Guide. Data Sources for the Trend Client 13 Guide. Both of them have a duration of 15 minutes. The second trend shows 10 minutes of the historical data and 5 minutes of real-time data. 14 Chapter 1 About the Trend Client Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . You can configure it either with the Edit Animations dialog box. To place the Trend Client into an ArchestrA Symbol 1 Open the ArchestrA symbol. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . click the Trend Client icon. 3 Click on the canvas where you want to place the upper left corner of the Trend Client. The cursor appears in insert mode. or by changing individual properties in the Properties Editor Placing the Trend Client into an ArchestrA Symbol You can easily place the ArchestrA Trend Client into an ArchestrA Symbol by placing it onto the canvas. 2 On the Tools panel. 15 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client This section shows you how to place a Trend Client on the canvas and configure it. Clearing the Configuration from the Trend Client You can clear all configuration data from the configuration boxes of and reset the settings to the defaults. Possible errors are highlighted in the right side of the dialog box. 2 Double-click the Trend Client. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Validating the Configuration of the Trend Client You can validate the configuration of a Trend Client.16 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Removing the Trend Client from an ArchestrA Symbol You can remove the Trend Client from the canvas. an exclamation mark appears next to the Animation icon. To remove the Trend Client from an ArchestrA symbol 1 Open the symbol you want to remove the Trend Client from. • Right-click the Trend Client and select DELETE from the menu. Examples of errors include: • Syntax errors in expressions • Data type mismatches • Required values not specified • Specified values out of valid range To validate the configuration of a Trend Client 1 Open the symbol containing the Trend Client. The Trend Client is validated. 2 Do either of the following: • Select the Trend Client and press DELETE. The Edit Animations dialog box appears. If the configuration has an error. 3 Click the Validate icon on the right side of the Edit Animations dialog box. The Edit Animations dialog box appears with the pen configuration information in the right pane. Adding a Pen 17 To clear all configuration data ‹ In the configuration panel. Adding a Pen When you first add a Trend Client to the canvas. click the Clear animation icon. To add a pen 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. double-click the Trend Client. you must add at least one pen and configure it so that the system can identify what trend information to chart. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . no pens are defined. To show a trend. Each pen must have an associated expression or reference. This can be done by: • Configuring a reference with the intouch:tagname syntax. The InTouch tagname provides values at run time that control the animation and appearance of the pen. Pen Name Enter the name of the pen. (If you leave this blank. 3 In the row for the pen. • Using a custom property and configuring the custom property in the embedded ArchestrA Symbol in InTouch to reference an InTouch tag. see the InTouch HMI and ArchestrA Integration Guide. A new pen appears in the configuration panel. Click Reference the ellipsis button to show the Galaxy Browser. For more information. Connecting a Pen to an InTouch Tag You can connect the pen to an InTouch tagname through the Expression or Reference box.) Expression or Enter an expression or reference. Show Select the Show box to show the pen in the trend. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . the pen’s expression is used as the chart label.18 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client 2 Click the Add Row icon on the right side of the Edit Animations dialog box. configure the information for the new pen. This is a special case of configuring an ArchestrA attribute reference. you cannot use TRUE and FALSE as Boolean values. • Configuring an ArchestrA attribute reference to an InTouchProxy object that contains the InTouch tagnames as items. With the InTouch:tagname syntax. The InTouch tags are represented by attributes of the InTouchViewApp object instance. To be able to browse for InTouch tags. As a result. use the InTouch:tagname syntax. you may have problems with some applications. • If you want to connect to an InTouch SuperTag with this syntax. the pen connects to the InTouch tag on the symbol’s node. use the following syntax instead: attribute(“intouch:SuperTag\Member”) Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . you must first: • Create a managed InTouch application by deriving an InTouchViewApp template and configuring it in WindowMaker. If this is the case. Adding a Pen 19 • Configuring an ArchestrA attribute reference to the managed InTouchViewApp object that contains the InTouch tagnames as attributes. You may not always be able to reference the local node if you use this method of connecting to the InTouch HMI software. Use 1 and 0 instead. The InTouchViewApp object uses the functionality of an InTouchProxy object. • Derive an instance of the InTouchViewApp derived template. There are some restrictions on how you can use this syntax: • Unlike in Application Server. Me. Configuring Pen Details and Options After you add a pen and configure the expression or reference for the pen(s). The default values for the pen details are formed by appending . The right panel shows the InTouch tags. For example.PV.PV for a field attribute named PV created on the user defined object. the Trend Client uses default values of 0 and 100 for the minimum and maximum at run time. .Description. and . Me.PV. (If the expression is empty or invalid.PV.EngUnits. 2 Select a tag and click OK. . Pen details include the description. select the InTouchViewApp object that corresponds to the managed InTouch application. if the pen expression is Me. the default pen details are Me. you can set details and options for how the pen shows information on the trend chart.EngUnits. width. and retrieval mode.TrendHi to the pen expression. and Me.TrendLo.TrendHi. plot type. format.Description.20 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client To connect Trend Client to InTouch tags 1 In the Galaxy Browser. The selected ArchestrA reference to an InTouch tag appears in Expression or Reference. units. style.) Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .TrendLo. minimum and maximum for the pen. Pen options include the pen color.PV. These are generally the best expressions to use for historized attributes. number of decimal places. 0 (or higher). You can enclose static string values with double-quotes (such as “Description:” or “+Tank_001. and tags that use linear interpolation are trended as a line. A step-line curve (plot type Step) is best suited for discrete data and box for analog data that is not continuous. you can specify if the configuration is a static value or a reference by setting the input mode. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . A line curve (plot type Line) is best suited for charting continuously-changing analog data.141. The line curve is shown in green. An input mode icon appears to the left of these boxes.PV. the curve type is determined as follows: • For tags retrieved from Wonderware Historian 9. the step line curve is shown in orange. Tags that use stair-step interpolation are trended as a step line. you can also click the ellipsis button to the right of the box to show a selection tool such as the Galaxy Browser or the Tag Picker. The following illustration shows the same data drawn using each type of curve. the type is based on the tag’s effective interpolation setting. and the point curve is shown in red. Adding a Pen 21 Note For some input boxes on the configuration screens. When you are in reference mode. Use static mode input to specify a literal static value such as “Temperature” or 3. Use reference mode to specify a reference to an attribute or symbol property such as Tank_001. • For all other tags. and line for real tags.Desc”) with or without references in Reference mode. When you select a plot type of Auto. the curve type is based on the tag type: step line for integer tags. 3 In the Pen Options area. Decimal Places The number of decimal places to show for the data value. 2 In the Pen Details area.Engine. Width The thickness of the trend curve. configure what the pen shows. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . you can configure a pen to initialize with a specific historic source and tag. Valid values are 0 through 10.TagName. for example. Description The pen’s description. Min Enter the minimum for the pen’s range. For example. Retrieval Mode The data retrieval mode. Valid values are 0 through 15.PV is a comment relative reference expression for the historical tag. Step line. rather than an instrument scaled from a percentage to engineering units. Units The unit to chart in.PV. This applies only to analog tags. The expression is evaluated and the result is used for the pen's description in the pen list (the legend) below the chart itself. Format The way the values for the pen appear. MyEngine. either Cyclic. Max Enter the maximum for the pen’s range. and Auto. for a pen expression of Me. or Application Setting. This is the plot scale. Click the colored square to select the color from a palette or define a custom color. Me. Options are Line.Connection is a common relative reference expression for the historical source on a template and. Configuring Pens for Historical Sources and Tags If you are initializing with historic data and then plotting real-time data. Point. either in decimal format or scientific format. Full. Color The line color of the pen. configure how the curve looks in the chart for the selected pen.22 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client To configure the options for a pen 1 Select the pen you want to configure.Historian. Plot type The type of trend curve to draw. Style The style of the trend curve. a solid or dashed line. For example. For more information on using the Tag Picker. For more information.Level" as the historical tag name. when the object "Reactor_001" is viewed. You can define this expression on a symbol in a $Reactor template. There are instances of Historian tagnames are Reactor1. Note To use the reference mode. To configure a pen for a historical source and tag 1 Select the pen you want to configure.TagName+".PV" or a similar expression.This history source must already be configured in the Historical Sources pane. For example. For example. to reference a UDA named PV. If this is set to reference mode.Tagname+". it resolves to the current value rather than the tagname. 2 In the Historical area. construct the string expression for the historical tagname that evaluates the relative part of the name and appends in a static part. You can also use valid relative references such as Me. click the ellipsis button to show the Galaxy Browser and use that to find the expression or reference.PV. For more information. you can configure the historical tagname as an expression: Me. If this is set to reference mode. Tag The historical tag to use for the pen. if PV was associated with a temperature. see Using the Tag Picker on page 28. click the ellipsis button to show the Tag Picker. you must have already configured a historic data source for the Trend Client. Source The historical source to use for the pen.Level". Me. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . this will use "Reactor_001. see Configuring Historical Sources on page 24. use Me. and MyPlatform when configuring the historical tag-names as relative references.PV and Reactor2.PV would return a temperature rather than the string for the tagname. Adding a Pen 23 If the historical tagname needs to be relative references.PV. to reference the UDA named "Level" in a user-defined object named $Reactor. MyArea. If you use the expression in the form Me. configure the source and tag for the pen. see Configuring Historical Sources on page 24. MyEngine. At runtime. You can connect to a Wonderware Historian or an InTouch LGH file. Server connections are specific to the instance of the client and must be re-defined for each instance. you are not automatically logged on to every server that you configured before. The alternate credentials are used to do a Windows impersonation before connecting to the database using Windows Integrated Security. When you start a Wonderware Application Server application. you must connect to a data source. and password). Note Ask your administrator what type of user account you must use to access the server.24 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Configuring Historical Sources To use a Trend Client to chart historical data. You are only logged on to a server when a pen is configured to use that server. You can use one of the following authentication modes when connecting to Wonderware Historian: • Windows Integrated Security (uses the running process credentials) • Alternate Windows account (specifying the domain name. • SQL Server Authentication You specify the username and password of a SQL Server account. username. These credentials are used to log in to the database. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Configuring Historical Sources 25 Creating a Wonderware Historian Connection To create a Wonderware Historian connection. The Historical Sources screen appears in the right pane. 3 Click the Add Row icon on the right side of the Edit Animations dialog box. The Edit Animations dialog box appears 2 Click Historical Sources. you need your assigned Wonderware Historian username and password. You can select from a list of the servers by clicking the arrow to the right of the box. enter the name of the server to which you want to connect. double-click the Trend Client. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . To create a Wonderware Historian connection 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. A new server row appears in the configuration panel. 4 In Server Name. If necessary. If you are logging on to the server using Windows Account credentials. double-click the Trend Client. Valid values are 1 to 600. configure the following login details: User Name Your assigned Wonderware Historian username. No error message appears if a connection cannot be made to a server. or SQL Server. If your system administrator has not assigned you a username and password. you may use one of the default user accounts. 4 Select InTouch Log History/LGH. If you are logging on to the server using Windows Account or SQL Server credentials. To create an InTouch LGH connection 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. 8 Click OK. configure the following login detail: Domain The domain name in which your Windows account is validated. select the authentication mode: Windows Integrated. which are automatically configured during a typical Wonderware Historian installation. enter the connection timeout in seconds. 7 In Query Timeout in Seconds. The Historical Sources screen appears in the right pane. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . A new server row appears in the configuration panel. Windows Account. Creating an InTouch LGH Connection You can also link to InTouch LGH files. The Edit Animations dialog box appears 2 Click Historical Sources. enter the query timeout in seconds. you can edit the information before adding the server to the list.26 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client 5 In Authentication Mode. Password The password that is associated with the username. 3 Click the Add Row icon on the right side of the Edit Animations dialog box. 6 In Connection Timeouts in Seconds. Note You can test the connection to the server with the information you’ve entered by clicking Test Connection. Select Remember password to have the system to remember your password. Valid values are 1 to 600. 2 Edit the details for the server. 3 Click OK. Make sure you select the server you want to delete. The server is deleted. To edit a server connection 1 On the Historical Sources screen. you cannot undelete it. enter the location of the InTouch LGH file using a UNC path name or a mapped drive path. 7 Click OK. Configuring Historical Sources 27 5 In Name. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . To remove a server connection 1 On the Historical Sources screen. After you delete a server. 2 Click the Delete Row icon on the right side of the Edit Animations dialog box. No error message appears if a connection cannot be made to the InTouch LGH files. Removing a Server Connection You can remove a server connection you no longer need. 6 In UNC Path. select the server you want to delete. select the server you want to edit. enter the InTouch HMI software server. Editing a Server Connection You can edit an existing server connection. Using the Tag Picker. You cannot select a tag from an LGH file. It shows all of the tags that are visible to the currently logged on user based on his or her permissions. You can then select the ones you want to include for the Trend Client. you can quickly search the database for tags of a certain type and/or for tags that match a particular search pattern.28 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Using the Tag Picker The Tag Picker shows which tag groups and tags exist in the Wonderware Historian database. Servers pane Tags pane Filter pane The Tag Picker includes the following panes: • Servers pane • Tags pane • Filter pane Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Showing/Hiding the Servers Pane To show the Servers pane • Right-click in the Servers pane and then click Servers pane so that a check mark appears. Using the Tag Picker 29 Using the Servers Pane The Servers pane shows a list of Wonderware Historian folders. and so on. • Click Close. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Public Groups All objects that are visible to all clients. and delete groups in the public groups folder. The Servers pane allows you to navigate through the folder structure (namespace) of one or more Wonderware Historians and select a group (folder) of tags. defined engineering units. you can create. Private Groups All objects that are visible to the user that is currently logged on. rename. rename. storage locations. The Servers pane shows the following items: Category Description Servers All objects that make up the basic Wonderware Historian system. I/O Servers. Users can create. such as tags. To hide the Servers pane • Perform one of the following: • Right-click in the Servers pane and then click Servers pane so that no check mark appears. If you have administrative permissions. and delete groups in the private groups folder. • Use the Copy and Paste commands on the Edit menu to copy the tag to the target folder. and all references to tags are deleted. To add a group 1 Right-click on the folder under which you want to create a group and then click New Group. Deleting a Group or Tag Reference When you delete a private group or tag reference in a private group. paste. copy. and the original references still appear in the default system group. 2 Perform one of the following: • Right-click on the group or tag and then click DELETE. • Press DELETE.30 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Adding a Group You can add groups just as you would add a new folder in the Windows Explorer. 2 In the Tags pane. the original reference still appears in the default system group. Adding a Tag to a Group When you add tags to a new group. Any tag can belong to any number of groups. The tags themselves are not deleted. and drag objects from one folder to another. you can create the BoilerTags group under in the existing Private Groups group. • Right-click on the desired tag in the Tags pane. 3 Perform any of the following: • Drag the desired tag from the Tags pane into the folder. You can also delete. any subfolders that the group folder may contain. the group folder. To add a tag to a group 1 Select the system group folder that contains the tag that you want to add to your new group. and any group can contain any number of tags. To delete a group or tag 1 Select the group or tag in the pane. A new folder appears in the Tag Picker. For example. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . You cannot delete public folders or the tag references contained in them. Use the Copy and Paste commands in the shortcut menu to copy the tag to the target folder. cut. select the tag to add. 2 Type a name for the folder and press ENTER. • Press F2. Using the Tag Picker 31 Renaming a Group You can rename a group that you have created in the Tag Picker. you cannot rename a public folder. and security mode for any Historian server in the Servers pane. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Viewing Server Details You can view information such as the version number. 2 Perform one of the following: • Right-click on the group and then click RENAME. 2 Click OK. The Server Details dialog box appears. right-click on a Historian server and then click Server details. To view server details 1 In the Servers pane. To rename a group 1 Select the group in the pane. However. time zone. 3 Type a new name for the group and press ENTER. For example: • [a-f] • [abcdef] [^] Any single character not within the specified range or set. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .” type %level. description. When the Servers pane and the Filter pane are both visible. When the Servers pane is hidden. This box is not available if the Servers pane is visible.32 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Using the Filter Pane Use the Filter pane to reduce the tags listed in the Tags pane according to criteria that you specify. and I/O address. You can filter the tags according to name. [] Any single character within the specified range or set. _ Any single character. the filter applies to all of the tags for the selected Wonderware Historian.f] • [^abcdef] For example. To apply a filter 1 In the Server box. For example: • [^a . the filter conditions apply to the selected group in the Servers pane. The filter mechanism allows for the following wildcard characters as part of the filter criteria: Wildcard Character Filter Function % Any string of zero or more characters. Filter criteria are not case-sensitive. to find all tagnames ending with “level. specify or verify the server. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . 3 In the Description box. hold Ctrl and/or Shift while clicking. if you specify level as the tagname and do not select Exact match. To sort the table by a particular column. click the column heading. click the appropriate tab at the bottom of the pane. any tagname that contains the string “level“ appears. “ReactLevel. For example.” 7 The Exact match option does not apply to the I/O address. 4 In the I/O Address box. Using the Tags Pane The Tags pane shows all the tags for the currently selected group in the Servers pane. enter the string to match for the tagname.” and “$AccessLevel. 5 Select the Exact match check box to search for tags that exactly match the entire string that you provided for the tagname and/or description options. To view only tags of a certain type. Using the Tag Picker 33 2 In the Tag name box. To select multiple tags in the list. enter the string to match for the I/O address. 8 Click Apply to apply the filter criteria. 9 Click Clear to clear the Filter pane. enter the string to match for the description.” “ProdLevel. 6 For example. 4 Click Background Color to configure the main color of the background of the plot area. double-click the Trend Client. Setting the trend to single tag mode allows you to exclude all tags but one from appearing in the trend chart. The trend appearance information appears in the right pane. border and plot area background color. without removing them from the tag list. If you are using a gradient fill. Clear Single tag mode to view multiple tags again in the chart. The Edit Animations dialog box appears 2 Click Appearance. and colors for the X and Y axes. this is the starting color for the gradient. highlights. 5 Click End color to select the ending color for the gradient. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . When you initially create a tag list for a trend. The gradient starts with the main color and fades to the gradient end color. including gradients. all the tags are included in the display. To configure the trend appearance 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. 3 Select Single tag mode to set the trend to single tag mode.34 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Configuring the Trend Appearance You can set a number of general options for the trend appearance. and center as the gradient type. configure the grid options. Configure the color and width to be used for pen highlighting. For example. Number of values The number of values that are shown along the time axis. TopBottom. 10 In the X time axis area. DiagonalRight. 7 Click Border Color to configure the color of the border for the entire chart area. 9 In the Grid area. Color Click to select or configure a color. Configuring the Trend Appearance 35 6 Click Type to specify the starting point for the flow of the gradient. Style The line style of time axis cursor 1. Type The style of the border line. configure the properties for the horizontal axis. Width The width. the center of the chart is green and fades to white towards the surrounding edges. DiagonalLeft. Show horizontal Check to show the horizontal grid. Show horizontal Check to show the horizontal cursor. if you select green as main color. 8 Select Allow highlight pen to highlight the pen. The valid range is from 2 to 15. Width Specify how wide (in pixels) a highlighted curve should be. white as the gradient end color. and VerticalCenter. in pixels. Center. Valid values are LeftRight. cursor Cursor 1 color Click to select or configure the color for time axis cursor 1. Highlight color Click to select or configure a color for highlighting the pen curve. grid Show vertical grid Check to show the vertical grid. Width The width of time axis cursor 1. Cursor 2 color Click to select or configure the color for time axis cursor 2. The values are shown at evenly-spaced points along the axis. Width The width of time axis cursor 2. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . HorizontalCenter. Style The line style of time axis cursor 2. of the border line. The number of values remain the same even if you zoom in and out. with a default of 6. The valid range is from 1 to 20. with a default of 6. 11 In the Y axis area. The valid range is from 1 to 20.36 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Grid lines per The number of grid lines that value appear between each pen value plotted on the chart. The valid range is from 2 to 15. configure the properties for the vertical axis. The timestamps are shown at evenly-spaced points along the axis. 12 Click OK. The number of values remain the same even if you zoom in and out. Value axis label The label of the value axis. Number of values The number of values that are shown along the value axis. with a default of 3. Grid lines per The number of grid lines appearing value between each pen value that is plotted on the chart. Label color The color of the X axis label. with a default of 2. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . X and Y axis scales. and cursor information. The options information appears in the right pane. 6 Set Decimal Places to the number of decimal places to use in the trend. To set the chart options 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. double-click the Trend Client. including the trend background color. refresh interval. 5 Select Show run-time context menu to show the context menu when you right-click the trend at run time. The Edit Animations dialog box appears. and retrieval options. Setting Chart Options 37 Setting Chart Options You can set a number of general chart options. 2 Click Options. 3 Select the Show pen selector check box to show the legend or list of pens at the bottom the trend. freeze options. 7 Set Labels to All to display the chart label. or None to suppress the labels in the plot area Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . 4 Click Trend background color to configure the main color of the background of the entire chart area. you can override it by setting the pen retrieval mode to any value other than application setting. The freeze duration determines how long the chart remains frozen when you freeze the chart at run time. When this option is selected (the default). Cyclic retrieval mode returns stored data for the given time period based on a specified cyclic retrieval resolution. you can also set the freeze duration. use the arrow keys on your keyboard to position the mouse cursor to the left of the number you want to change. Note Retrieval mode is applicable for tags from Wonderware Historian. MM=minutes.To edit a value in the duration list box. You can optionally select Refresh entire chart to refresh the entire chart after the number of refresh intervals you specify.38 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client 8 Select Allow freeze/unfreeze trend update to enable Freeze on the run-time context menu so you can freeze the trend chart from live updates. After the freeze time has elapsed. 9 Set Refresh interval to the number of seconds between chart updates. and fff=milliseconds. where DD=days. 11 Set Trend Duration. then type the new number. the chart resumes the live updates. SS=seconds. If the freeze duration is set to 0. You can set the trend duration for a maximum period of 2 years. see Appendix A. Understanding Data Retrieval. 10 Set Retrieval Mode to Full or Cyclic. HH=hours. For more information. you must manually unfreeze the chart. The time notation is [DD] HH:MM:SS:fff. You can only change the duration and not the start and end time. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . All time durations are calculated backward from an end date of the current time (except for the options “Yesterday” and “Previous Hour”). 12 Click OK. You can pick a duration from the list or type a specific duration in the list box. however. The value set here is the default setting for a pen. Full retrieval mode returns all the stored data points for a tag. If the arrow points both ways. Information can be passed in either direction or both directions as desired. The Data Binding table contains the following read-only information: Name The name of the property. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . double-click the Trend Client. Setting Data Bindings 39 Setting Data Bindings You can associate a reference to an attribute with the Data Binding pane instead of with scripting. To set data bindings 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. Value The value of the property.NET data type of the property. If the arrow points to the left (toward the name of the event). Type The . the status of the Trend Client property affects the attribute you’re binding to. The Edit Animations dialog box appears. The data binding information appears in the right pane. 3 Click the Direction icon to disable the link entirely or change the direction of the data flow. 2 Click Data Binding. Changes to the status of one can affect the other. a change in the status of one affects the other. the status of the Trend Client property is affected by the attribute you’re binding to. If the arrow points to the right (away from the name of the property). in the Wonderware Application Server User’s Guide. The parameters information appears in the lower portion of the pane. To modify a trend event 1 In the ArchestrA Symbol Editor. The Edit Animations dialog box appears 2 Click Events. 3 Select an event in the Event list. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . see Chapter 3. For more information. double-click the Trend Client.40 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client 4 Double-click Reference to enter reference information. 5 Select Show all properties to show all properties for which there is data binding information. Working with Objects. see Trend Client Events on page 95. For information on the different types of events. Click the ellipsis button to open the Galaxy Browser and use the Element Browser. Handling Trend Events You can use the custom event editor to build scripts to handle trend events. 6 Click OK. The events information appears in the right pane. Select a function and click OK to insert the function and parameters at the current insertion point in the script. 5 Click OK. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Browse Event Parameters inserts the event parameters and any associated event parameter information at the current insertion point in the script. You can use the editor buttons to gather information and parameters. Handling Trend Events 41 4 Enter a script for this event in the window. The script information is saved for the event. Display Script Function Browser shows the available script functions. Display Attribute Browser opens the Galaxy Browser. 42 Chapter 2 Configuring the Trend Client Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Trend Client Properties The following are the properties of the Trend Client: • Chart.PenPrecision • Chart.RefreshEntireChartIntervals • Chart.Expression Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .FreezeDurationMS • Chart.UpdateRateMS • HistorySources • Pen.Count • Pen.Color • Pen.Freeze • Chart. and events for the Trend Client.Description • Pen.BackgroundColor • Chart. 43 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client This section describes the properties.HidePenList • Chart. methods.RetrievalMode • Chart.AddMultiplePens • Chart.Labels • Chart. BorderColor • PlotArea.Format • Pen.Precision • Pen.GradientType • PlotArea.PenHighlightColor • PlotArea.GridStyle • PlotArea.GridWidth • PlotArea.GridHorizontal • PlotArea.RetrievalMode • Pen.HistorySource • Pen.PenHighlightWidth • PlotArea.TrendType • Pen.Style • Pen.Units • Pen.GridColor • PlotArea.Width • PenSelectorHeight • PenUQRelativeOpacity • PenUQRelativeThickness • PlotArea.Index • Pen.Visible • Pen.HighlightCurrentPen • PlotArea.HistoryTagName • Pen.TrendLo • Pen.GradientEndColor • PlotArea.Name • Pen.GridVertical • PlotArea.TrendHi • Pen.BackgroundColor • PlotArea.44 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client • Pen.SingleTagMode • PlotImage Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Trend Client Properties 45 • ShowContextMenu • SuppressErrors • TimeAxis.Style • TimeAxis.Cursor2.NumGridPerValue • ValueAxis. You can access the properties of an individual pen by setting it as the current pen and then applying the pen properties.Cursor2.Width • TimeAxis.Cursor1.Cursor1.Width • TimeAxis.ShowCursors • TimeSelector • TimeSelector.Cursor1.LabelColor • TimeAxis.TimeDuration • ToolTipText • TrendVersion • ValueAxis.NumGridPerValue • TimeAxis.Color • TimeAxis.EndDate • TimeSelector.DurationMS • TimeSelector.NumValues • Visible This section describes all the scriptable properties available in the Trend Client.Style • TimeAxis.Cursor2.Pos • TimeAxis.NumValues • TimeAxis.Color • TimeAxis.Label • ValueAxis.Cursor1.StartDate • TimeSelector. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Pos • TimeAxis.Cursor2. see the Microsoft documentation for . Result = Chart.AddMultiplePens = bool. Syntax Chart. FromARGB(). Syntax Chart. Result = Chart. Result = Chart. FromKnownColor().AddMultiplePens The Chart. see .Freeze = bool. Remarks The default is white.NET Framework development.46 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Chart. Chart.NET Framework data type. and FromName(). set this property back to FALSE.Freeze The Chart.NET Colors on page 98. such as a predefined color name. The graph is automatically refreshed and shows all the pens you have added. You can set this property to TRUE. then add multiple properties using a script without refreshing the graph. You can use various color methods to set the color. Remarks The default is FALSE (allows the chart refresh while multiple pens are added to the chart).NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes.BackgroundColor The Chart.BackgroundColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the background color of the chart. Chart.Freeze property is a read-write Boolean property that stops (TRUE) or starts (FALSE) the trend display from updating.BackgroundColor. For more information on the color methods.Freeze. After adding the final tag. Syntax Chart. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .AddMultiplePens property is a read-write Boolean property that suspends or allows the chart refresh while multiple pens are added to the chart. For a list of the . Setting the property to TRUE stops the trend display updates. Color is a . which continues (or resumes) the trend display updates. Remarks The default is FALSE.AddMultiplePens.BackgroundColor = color. Trend Client Properties 47 Chart.FreezeDurationMS The Chart.FreezeDurationMS property is a read-write integer property that freezes the chart from live updates for the specified duration in milliseconds. Note When freeze duration is set to a value other than 0, in run time after a freeze has been initiated, live updates appear on the Trend Client automatically after the configured time has elapsed. If Freeze Duration for chart is set to 0, the auto resume feature is disabled. Syntax Chart.FreezeDurationMS = int; Result = Chart.FreezeDurationMS; Remarks The default is 600000 (10 minutes). Chart.HidePenList The Chart.HidePenList property is a read-write Boolean property that shows or hides the pen list in the chart. Syntax Chart.HidePenList = bool; Result = Chart.HidePenList; Remarks The default is TRUE. Chart.Labels The Chart.Labels property is a read-write integer property that sets the visibility of labels (chart label, X and Y axes scales, and cursor information) in the chart. Supported options are All and None (where 0 = All and 1 = None). Syntax Chart.Labels = int; Result = Chart.Labels; Remarks The default is 0 (All). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client 48 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Chart.PenPrecision The Chart.PenPrecision property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the number of decimal places to show by default for the data value. Syntax Chart.PenPrecision = int; Result = Chart.PenPrecision; Remarks The default is 0. Chart.RefreshEntireChartIntervals The Chart.RefreshEntireChartIntervals property is a read-write integer property that refreshes the entire chart at every specified number of intervals. (The interval is specified with the Chart.UpdateRateMS property.) If the value is '0' the chart only adds new data to the chart; however, it does not refresh the data already present on the chart. Syntax Chart.RefreshEntireChartInterval = int; Result = Chart.RefreshEntireChartIntervals; Remarks The default is 100 intervals. Chart.RetrievalMode The Chart.RetrievalMode property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the data retrieval mode for retrieving the data from Wonderware Historian at the chart level. Supported options are cyclic and full (where 0 = cyclic and 2 = full). Syntax Chart.RetrievalMode = int; Result = Chart.RetrievalMode; Remarks The default is 0 (cyclic). Chart.UpdateRateMS The Chart.UpdateRateMS property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the chart refresh interval in milliseconds. Syntax Chart.UpdateRateMS = int; Result = Chart.UpdateRateMS; Remarks The default is 1000. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client Trend Client Properties 49 HistorySources The HistorySources property is a read-only object property that gets a list of history sources. For more information about the HistorySources properties, see Trend Client History Sources on page 70. Syntax Result = HistorySources; Remarks No default. Pen.Color The Pen.Color property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of the currently selected pen. Syntax Pen.Color = color; Result = Pen.Color; Remarks The default is color. Color is a .NET Framework data type. You can use various color methods to set the color, such as a predefined color name, FromARGB(), FromKnownColor(), and FromName(). For a list of the .NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes, see .NET Colors on page 98. For more information on the color methods, see the Microsoft documentation for .NET Framework development. Pen.Count The Pen.Count property is a read-only integer property that gets the number of the pens in the pen list. Syntax Result = Pen.Count; Remarks The default is 0. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client The expression can be a Galaxy attribute.Expression The Pen. the default value is obtained from the corresponding description property of the associated ArchestrA attribute. Remarks The default is blank.Expression. or an expression. Remarks The default is 0 (decimal).50 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Pen. Otherwise.Format property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the format of the current pen (where 0 is decimal and 1 is scientific).Format The Pen.Format = int. Result = Pen. Pen. Pen.Description.Format. Syntax Pen. the default value is blank if the pen expression is manually configured.Description = string.Description property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the description of the currently selected pen. Result = Pen. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Syntax Pen.Description The Pen. Syntax Pen.Expression = string. InTouch tag reference.Expression property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the expression of the currently selected pen. Remarks If the pen expression was configured by browsing to the attribute in the Attribute Browser. Result = Pen. Syntax Pen.HistoryTagName The Pen. see Trend Client History Sources on page 70. or -1 if no pen is selected.Name The Pen. Remarks The default is blank.Name = string. if an expression is configured.HistoryTagName = string. Remarks The default is -1. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Index property is a read-only integer property that gets the index of the currently selected pen. or if no historical tag is configured.Index. Trend Client Properties 51 Pen.Name property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the name of the currently selected pen. Syntax Pen. Pen. Syntax Result = Pen. Remarks The default is blank. Pen.HistorySource. Remarks The default is blank.HistorySource property is a read-only string property that gets the history source of the currently selected pen.HistoryTagName.Name. Pen. Note This value is empty when no historical source is configured. Result = Pen. Result = Pen. Syntax Result = Pen. For more information about the HistorySources properties.Index The Pen. The array is zero-based.HistoryTagName property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the historical tag name for the currently selected pen.HistorySource The Pen. Pen. Supported options are: 0 = Cyclic 2 = Full 12 = ApplicationSetting Syntax Pen.Style = int.52 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Pen.RetrievalMode The Pen. Syntax Pen. Remarks The default is the trend chart's pen precision property. Valid values are: 0 = Solid 1 = Dash 2 = DashDot 3 = DashDotDot 4 = Dot Syntax Pen.Precision = int.Style. Pen. Remarks The default is 0.Style property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the line style of the currently selected pen.Style The Pen. Remarks The default is the trend chart's retrieval mode property (12). Result = Pen.RetrievalMode = enum.Precision property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the decimal precision of the currently selected pen.RetrievalMode. Result = Pen.Precision The Pen.RetrievalMode property is a read-write enumerated property that gets or sets the mode for retrieving the data from Wonderware Historian of the currently selected pen. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Precision. Result = Pen. Pen. Otherwise. the default value is 0 if the pen expression is manually configured. Otherwise.TrendType = int.TrendHi The Pen.TrendLo property is a read-write double property that gets or sets the low value of the value range to be used for the currently selected pen. the default value is set to the corresponding TrendLo property of the associated ArchestrA attribute. Pen.TrendType.TrendType is set to Auto and there is no Historian default available. the Trend Client uses a plot type of Line for real tags and StepLine for integer tags.TrendHi = double. 0 = Point 1 = Line 2 = StepLine 3 = Auto When Pen.TrendHi property is a read-write double property that gets or sets the high value of the value range to be used for the currently selected pen. Result = Pen.TrendType property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the plot type of the currently selected pen.TrendType The Pen. Trend Client Properties 53 Pen. Remarks If the pen expression was configured by browsing to the attribute in the Attribute Browser.TrendLo.TrendLo The Pen. Remarks The default is 3. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .TrendLo = double. Result = Pen.TrendHi. the default value is 100 if the pen expression is manually configured. Syntax Pen. Remarks If the pen expression was configured by browsing to the attribute in the Attribute Browser. the default value is set to the corresponding TrendHi property of the associated ArchestrA attribute. Syntax Pen. Syntax Pen. Result = Pen. Remarks The default is TRUE (the pen is visible on the chart). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . the default value is set to the corresponding EngUnits property of the associated ArchestrA attribute. Result = Pen.Visible.Width The Pen.Units property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the units of the currently selected pen. Pen. If there is no pen in the pen list.Visible The Pen.Width = int. Otherwise. Result = Pen. Remarks The default is 1. Pen. Remarks If the pen expression was configured by browsing to the attribute in the Attribute Browser.Visible property is a read-write Boolean property that gets or sets the visible property for the currently selected pen.Units. the default value is blank if the pen expression is manually configured. Result = Pen.Width.Visible = bool. when a pen is added to the pen list.54 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Pen. Syntax Pen. the pen is hidden from the chart display. the default is 0. Syntax Pen. Syntax Pen.Units The Pen.Units = string. When this property is set to FALSE.Width property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the line width (from 1 to 10) of the currently selected pen. then the Trend Client calculates the thickness of the line with a data quality of “uncertain“ as 1 pixel x 200% = 2 pixels wide. Result = PenSelectorHeight. PenUQRelativeOpacity The PenUQRelativeOpacity property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the line’s relative opacity when the data quality is uncertain. PenUQRelativeThickness The PenUQRelativeThickness property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the line's relative thickness when data quality is uncertain. relative opacity. When the pen type is point.“ then the Trend Client calculates the opacity of the pen as 80% x 25% = 20% opaque. relative opacity and relative thickness. if the pen has an opacity of 80% and the data quality is “uncertain. no visual change is shown on the trend. if a line is 1 pixel wide and 200% thick. Syntax PenUQRelativeOpacity = int. For example. Trend Client Properties 55 PenSelectorHeight The PenSelectorHeight property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the height of the pen selector in pixels. Remarks The default is 200%. no visual change is shown on the trend. Remarks The default is 97. create a visual distinction for values with uncertain quality. For example. When the pen type is point. The two properties. Result = PenUQRelativeOpacity. Syntax PenSelectorHeight = int. The two properties. create a visual distinction for values with uncertain quality. and relative thickness. Result = PenUQRelativeThickness. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Remarks The default is 25%. Syntax PenUQRelativeThickness = int. BackgroundColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of the plot area of the graph. see the Microsoft documentation for .NET Colors on page 98.BorderColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of the plot area's border.BackgroundColor. For more information on the color methods. You can use various color methods to set the color. and FromName(). see .NET Framework development. see . Color is a . Result = PlotArea.56 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client PlotArea. such as a predefined color name.BorderColor. Syntax PlotArea. For a list of the . For a list of the . Remarks The default is white.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes. such as a predefined color name. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .BackgroundColor = color. and FromName(). FromKnownColor().BorderColor The PlotArea.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes.NET Framework data type. see the Microsoft documentation for . Color is a . PlotArea.NET Framework data type.BackgroundColor The PlotArea. For more information on the color methods. Syntax PlotArea. Result = PlotArea.NET Colors on page 98. FromARGB(). Remarks The default is black. FromARGB().NET Framework development.BorderColor = color. You can use various color methods to set the color. FromKnownColor(). GradientType The PlotArea.GradientEndColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the gradient end color of the plot area of the graph.GradientEndColor The PlotArea.GradientEndType = int. Remarks The default is white. Trend Client Properties 57 PlotArea. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Color is a . see the Microsoft documentation for . Result = PlotArea. FromKnownColor(). You can use various color methods to set the color.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes. For a list of the .NET Colors on page 98.GradientEndType. and FromName(). 0 = None (no gradient) 1 = LeftRight 2 = TopBottom 3 = Center 4 = DiagonalLeft 5 = DiagonalRight 6 = HorizontalCenter 7 = VerticalCenter Syntax PlotArea. Result = PlotArea. see . such as a predefined color name. For more information on the color methods. Syntax PlotArea. FromARGB().GradientEndColor. Remarks The default is 0.GradientType property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the gradient type of the plot area of the graph. PlotArea.NET Framework development.GradientEndColor = color.NET Framework data type. 0 = Solid 1 = Dash 2 = DashDot 3 = DashDotDot 4 = Dot Syntax PlotArea. You can use various color methods to set the color.GridHorizontal = bool. Remarks The default is 0.NET Framework data type.GridStyle = int. see .GridStyle property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the grid line style.GridColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of grid. PlotArea. For more information on the color methods. Result = PlotArea. and FromName(). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .GridColor = color.GridColor The PlotArea. Remarks The default is TRUE. PlotArea. Result = PlotArea. For a list of the .GridHorizontal The PlotArea. Syntax PlotArea.GridStyle.NET Colors on page 98.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes. Result = PlotArea. Color is a . FromKnownColor().GridStyle The PlotArea. FromARGB(). see the Microsoft documentation for . Remarks The default is grey. Syntax PlotArea.GridColor. such as a predefined color name.GridHorizontal property is a read-write Boolean property that shows or hides the horizontal grid.58 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client PlotArea.GridHorizontal.NET Framework development. You can use various color methods to set the color. Remarks The default is TRUE.NET Framework data type.GridWidth. Result = PlotArea. PlotArea.GridWidth = int.PenHighlightColor = color. FromKnownColor(). For more information on the color methods.GridVertical. such as a predefined color name. and FromName(). Syntax PlotArea. Allowed values are 1 to 10.GridVertical property is a read-write Boolean property that shows or hides the vertical grid. For a list of the . Syntax PlotArea.HighlightCurrentPen = bool. see the Microsoft documentation for .PenHighlightColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the pen’s highlight color. Color is a .GridWidth The PlotArea. Result = PlotArea.GridVertical The PlotArea.NET Framework development. FromARGB(). Result = PlotArea. Result = PlotArea. Syntax PlotArea. see .HighlightCurrentPen The PlotArea.PenHighlightColor The PlotArea. PlotArea.NET Colors on page 98. Remarks The default is TRUE. Remarks The default is 1.PenHighlightColor. Remarks The default is yellow.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes.GridVertical = bool. Syntax PlotArea. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .HighlightCurrentPen property is a read-write Boolean property that highlights the currently selected pen.GridWidth property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the width of the grid.HighlightCurrentPen. Trend Client Properties 59 PlotArea. PlotArea. SingleTagMode The PlotArea.SingleTagMode = bool. The default is blank.PenHighlightWidth = int. Syntax PlotArea. . Remarks The default is FALSE. Remarks The default is TRUE. Result = ShowContextMenu. Supported image types are .bmp. and .60 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client PlotArea. PlotImage The PlotImage property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the plot background image for the chart. Remarks The value of this property is the folder path and filename for the image.gif.PenHighlightWidth The PlotArea. Remarks The default is 2. .PenHighlightWidth. Result = PlotImage. Syntax PlotArea. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .SingleTagMode property is a read-write Boolean property that sets whether to show only the currently selected pen or all pens. Syntax ShowContextMenu = bool.SingleTagMode. Syntax PlotImage = string. Allowed values are 1 to 5. ShowContextMenu The ShowContextMenu property is a Boolean property that shows the context menu in run time.PenHighlightWidth property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the width of the pen’s highlight color.jpeg. Result = PlotArea. Result = PlotArea.png. PlotArea. Cursor1.Cursor1. FromKnownColor(). see . Remarks The default is TRUE.Cursor1. Color is a .Color property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of the left time axis cursor.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes. see the Microsoft documentation for . Result = TimeAxis. Result = SuppressErrors. Syntax TimeAxis. You can use various color methods to set the color.Color The TimeAxis. For a list of the .NET Framework development. For more information on the color methods. FromARGB().Cursor1.Cursor1.NET Framework data type. such as a predefined color name.Cursor1. Syntax SuppressErrors = bool. and FromName(). Remarks No default.Color. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Syntax TimeAxis.NET Colors on page 98.Cursor1. TimeAxis.Pos = datetime.Pos The TimeAxis.Cursor1. TimeAxis.Pos. Remarks The default is red. Result = TimeAxis.Color = color. Note All errors are logged to ArchestrA Logger regardless of this setting.Pos property is a read-write property that gets or sets the time position of the left time axis cursor. Trend Client Properties 61 SuppressErrors The SuppressErrors property is a read-write Boolean property that suppresses or allows error messages. Color. Remarks The default is 0.Cursor1Style = int. and FromName().Style property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the style of the left time axis cursor.Width.Cursor1.NET Framework development.NET Framework data type. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Cursor2. such as a predefined color name. TimeAxis. see .Cursor2. Allowed values are 1 to 10. Syntax TimeAxis. Remarks The default is 1.Width property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the width of the left time axis cursor. For a list of the . see the Microsoft documentation for .Cursor1Style. FromARGB(). Result = TimeAxis.Color = color. Syntax TimeAxis.62 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client TimeAxis. Remarks The default is blue.Cursor2.Width The TimeAxis.Color The TimeAxis.Cursor1. TimeAxis.Cursor1.NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes.Cursor1.Style The TimeAxis. Result = TimeAxis. For more information on the color methods. FromKnownColor().Cursor1.Cursor2. Color is a .NET Colors on page 98. Valid values are: 0 = Solid 1 = Dash 2 = DashDot 3 = DashDotDot 4 = Dot Syntax TimeAxis.Color property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of the right time axis cursor.Cursor1. You can use various color methods to set the color.Width = int. Result = TimeAxis. Syntax TimeAxis.Style. Remarks The default is 1. Result = TimeAxis.Cursor2.Pos.Cursor2.Cursor2. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Cursor2. Trend Client Properties 63 TimeAxis.Width property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the width of the right time axis cursor. Result = TimeAxis.Pos property is a read-write property that gets or sets the time position of the right time axis cursor. Allowed values are 1 to 10.Pos The TimeAxis.Cursor2.Cursor2.Cursor2. TimeAxis.Style = int.Style The TimeAxis.Cursor2.Width = int.Cursor2. Remarks The default is 0.Cursor2. Syntax TimeAxis.Style property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the style of the right time axis cursor.Pos = datetime.Width. TimeAxis. Result = TimeAxis.Cursor2.Width The TimeAxis. Remarks No default.Cursor2. Valid values are: 0 = Solid 1 = Dash 2 = DashDot 3 = DashDotDot 4 = Dot Syntax TimeAxis. see .NumValues. TimeAxis. Syntax TimeAxis.NumGridPerValue The TimeAxis.LabelColor property is a read-write property that gets or sets the color of the time axis labels. Remarks The default is 6.NET Colors on page 98.NumValues property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the number of time labels that are shown along the time axis.LabelColor.NumGridPerValue = int. Result = TimeAxis.NumGridPerValue.64 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client TimeAxis.NumValues The TimeAxis. Remarks The default is 3. Result = TimeAxis. see the Microsoft documentation for .NumValues = int.LabelColor The TimeAxis.NET Framework data type. Color is a . For more information on the color methods.LabelColor = color. Syntax TimeAxis. such as a predefined color name. For a list of the . Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . FromARGB(). Remarks The default is black. You can use various color methods to set the color. Result = TimeAxis. The valid range is 2 to 15. FromKnownColor().NET Framework development. TimeAxis. and FromName().NET color names and the corresponding hexadecimal codes. Syntax TimeAxis.NumGridPerValue property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the number of grid lines that appear between each value shown on time axis. The valid range is 1 to 20. see the following properties. You can use it in scripting to shorten the code using its properties and methods. TRP = TrendClient1.GetStartAndEndTimes on page 89.ShowCursors = bool.ShowCursors property is a read-write Boolean property that shows or hides the time axis cursors.SetStartAndEndTimes(StartDate. StartDate = TRP.EndDate. Remarks The return value is a TimeRangePicker.TimeDuration.ShowCursors The TimeAxis.TimeSelector. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Example 2 dim TRP as object. duration = TRP. Timeselect = TRP. TRP = TrendClient1. Duration). or the methods starting at TimeSelector. EndDate = TRP. Remarks The default is FALSE.StartDate.TimeSelector. EndDate. Example 1 dim TRP as object.ShowCursors. TRP. Result = TimeAxis. TimeSelector The TimeSelector property is a read-only property that gets the Time Range Picker object used in the Trend Client. Trend Client Properties 65 TimeAxis. For the individual properties and methods. Syntax TimeAxis. SetStartAndEndTimes method.EndDate property is a read-only string property that gets the end date and time of the Trend Client. The default value is the time the Trend Client is placed on the canvas.DurationMS property is a read-write integer property that gets the time duration measured in milliseconds.TimeSelector.StartDate The TimeSelector. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . use the TimeSelector.DurationMS = Value. Syntax result = Trend01. TimeSelector. If the Update to Current Time option is enabled.DurationMS property. Remarks The default value is 300000.66 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client TimeSelector. TimeSelector.TimeDuration property is set to 0. Note To set the start date and time of the Trend Client. When you set the value of the TimeSelector.EndDate) minus the new time duration (TimeSelector.EndDate property is updated with the current time. The default value is the time the Trend Client is placed on the canvas minus the duration.DurationMS The TimeSelector.StartDate property is a read-only string property that gets the start date and time of the Trend Client. use the TimeSelector. the TimeSelector. Note To set the end date and time of the Trend Client. the TimeSelector. The start time of the Trend Client (TimeSelector.DurationMS.EndDate The TimeSelector.StartDate) is calculated as the end time (TimeSelector.SetStartAndEndTimes method. TimeSelector.DurationMS).StartDate.EndDate. Syntax result = TimeSelector. Syntax result = TimeSelector. Result = TimeSelector. The TimeSelector. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . 2 The last five minutes. 12 The last two days. The start time of the Trend Client (TimeSelector. Trend Client Properties 67 TimeSelector. Syntax TimeSelector. 17 One minute.TimeDuration property is a read-write enumerated property that gets or sets the enumerated duration of the time axis of the chart. 14 The last two weeks. 15 The last month.TimeDuration = enum.TimeDuration The TimeSelector. 8 The last four hours. 7 The last two hours. 13 The last week. 4 The last 15 minutes.TimeDuration property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the time duration. 19 Ten minutes. 11 The last 24 hours.TimeDuration. 3 The last ten minutes.TimeDuration can have one of the following values: Value Description 0 Custom 1 The last minute.EndDate) minus the new time duration.StartDate) is calculated as the end time (TimeSelector. 10 The last 12 hours. 16 The last three months. 9 The last eight hours. The TimeSelector. 6 The last hour. 5 The last 30 minutes. 18 Five minutes. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . 32 Three months. 35 Previous hour: The start of the previous hour to the start of the current hour.TimeDuration. 33 Yesterday: 0:00:00 of the previous day to 0:00:00 of the current day. 25 Eight hours. 36 Current hour: The start of the current hour to the current time.68 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Value Description 20 15 minutes. 21 30 minutes.TimeSelector. Example Trend01.TimeDuration = Value. 29 One week. 34 Current day: 0:00:00 of the current day to the current time. 23 Two hours. TimeSelector. 28 Two days. Syntax result = TimeSelector.TimeDuration = 5. 26 12 hours. 27 24 hours. // The trend is now set to show the last 30 minutes. 31 One month. 22 One hour. Remarks The default is 18 (5 minutes). 24 Four hours. 30 Two weeks. Remarks The default is 0. Syntax ToolTipText = string. Result = ToolTipText. Result = ValueAxis. Syntax ValueAxis. Trend Client Properties 69 ToolTipText The ToolTipText property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the pop-up text that appears when the mouse is hovered over the chart at run time. ValueAxis. Remarks The return value is 1.NumGridPerValue property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the number of grid lines that appear between each value shown along the Y-axis. The valid range is 1 to 20.Label property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets which labels are shown on the value axis. TrendVersion The TrendVersion property is a read-only string property that gets the version of the trend.Label The ValueAxis.NumGridPerValue The ValueAxis. Result = ValueAxis. ValueAxis.0 for the first release.Label = int.0.Label. Remarks The default is blank.NumGridPerValue = int. Syntax Result = TrendVersion. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . 0 = MultipleScales 1 = SingleScale 2 = ValuesAtCursor Syntax ValueAxis.NumGridPerValue. Remarks The default is 2. NumValues = int.UserID • HistorySources.70 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ValueAxis.Type • HistorySource.Count • HistorySources.Password • HistorySource. Syntax Visible = bool.UNCPath • HistorySource.NumValues. Remarks The default is 6.Items Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .ServerName • HistorySource.NumValues The ValueAxis.NumValues property is a read-write integer property that gets or sets the number of value labels that are shown along the Y-axis. The valid range is 2 to 15.Authentication • HistorySource. Syntax ValueAxis. Result = ValueAxis. Visible The Visible property is a read-write Boolean property that shows or hides the Trend Client at run time. Remarks The default is TRUE.RetainPassword • HistorySource. Result = Visible. Trend Client History Sources The Trend Client has the following scriptable properties for the history sources: • HistorySource.Domain • HistorySource. Password = string.Authentication property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the authentication mode for the connection to the server.Password.Authentication = string.Authentication. HistorySource. Trend Client Properties 71 HistorySource. Syntax HistorySource. and Windows Integrated. Syntax HistorySource. Remarks The default is wwUser. Remarks The default is an empty message value ( "" ).Password The HistorySource.Authentication The HistorySource. HistorySource. Syntax HistorySource. This property is not applicable if you are using an InTouch LGH file as the data source. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Available options are SQL Server.Domain. Remarks The default is Windows Integrated. Result = HistorySource.Password property is a read-write string property that gets and sets the password for the connection to the server. Result = HistorySource.Domain The HistorySource. Result = HistorySource.Domain property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the domain name for the connection to the Wonderware Historian. Windows Account.Domain = string. ServerName The HistorySource.ServerName property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the name of the history source. Remarks The default is an empty message value ( "" ).ServerName. Result = HistorySource. Result = HistorySource.Type The HistorySource.UNCPath. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . HistorySource. Syntax HistorySource.UNCPath = string.RetainPassword The HistorySource. Syntax HistorySource.” HistorySource. Syntax HistorySource.Type = string.RetainPassword property is a read-write Boolean property that indicates whether the password is stored in persistent storage.ServerName = string.RetainPassword = int. Syntax HistorySource.RetainPassword.72 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client HistorySource. HistorySource.Type. Remarks The default is an empty message value ( "" ). Remarks The default is TRUE (the password is stored in persistent storage).UNCPath The HistorySource. Possible values are “InSQL” (Wonderware Historian Server) and “LGH” (InTouch History Files).UNCPath property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the UNC path of the InTouch Log History/LGH file. This property is not applicable if you are using an InTouch LGH file as the data source.Type property is a read-write string property that gets or sets the type of the history source. Remarks The default is “InSQL. Result = HistorySource. Result = HistorySource. Items. Result = HistorySource.Items property is a read-only array property that shows the array of history source names. Trend Client Properties 73 HistorySource. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Syntax Result = HistorySources.Count.UserID The HistorySource.Items The HistorySources. Remarks No default. HistorySources. Syntax Result = HistorySources. Remarks The default is 0.UserID property is a read-write string property that gets and sets the user ID for the Wonderware Historian. Remarks The default is wwUser.UserID.UserID = string. HistorySources.Count The HistorySources. This property is not applicable if you are using an InTouch LGH file as the data source.Count property is a read-only integer property that shows the number of history sources configured. Syntax HistorySource. 74 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Trend Client Methods The following are the methods used by the Trend Client: • AddHistorianSource • AddPen • ClearPens • DeleteCurrentPen • GetHistorianSource • GetPenValAtX1 • GetStartAndEndTimes • MoveNextPen • MovePrevPen • RefreshData • RefreshTimes • RemoveHistorianSource • RemovePen • ScaleAllPens • ScaleAutoAllPens • ScaleAutoPen • ScaleDownAllPens • ScaleDownPen • ScaleMoveAllPensDown • ScaleMoveAllPensUp • ScaleMovePenDown • ScaleMovePenUp • ScalePen • ScaleUpAllPens • ScaleUpPen • SetCurrentPen • SetDuration • SetStartAndEndTimes • TimeSelector.GetStartAndEndTimes Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . AddHistorianSource(string HistorySourceName.RefreshTimes • TimeSelector. b = Trend1. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . string Type). Return Value If there is already a server with the given name in the list. Type The type of history source "InSQL" or "InTouch". Otherwise. AddHistorianSource AddHistorianSource method adds a new history source. a new server with the given name is added to the list and the object for the new server is returned. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. "InSQL").AddHistorianSource("idc_insql12". Example Dim b as object.SetStartAndEndTimes • UpdateHistorianSource The following section describes the scriptable methods available in the Trend Client. Syntax [Result =] Trend1. Trend Client Methods 75 • TimeSelector. the object for that server is returned. 1). 1).” ”. b = Trend1.Value". returns FALSE.Value". Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . "InSQL01". string HistorySource. Return Value Returns TRUE if the pen was successfully added.ClearPens().76 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client AddPen The AddPen method adds a named pen to the trend. Examples dim b as boolean. b = Trend1.InletPump1+MyContainer.ClearPens(). TagName The name of the tag associated with the pen being added. otherwise. Parameters PenName The name of the pen to add. Parameters None. otherwise. b = Trend1. b = Trend1. string TagName. ClearPens The ClearPens method removes all pens from the trend.””."UserDefined_001.1). Return Value Returns TRUE if the pens were successfully deleted from the trend. Syntax [Result=] AddPen(string PenName."$Second".AddPen("MyPen01". returns FALSE. "InSQL01". string HistoryTagName."InTouch:$Second". HistorySource The history source for the pen being added. HistoryTagName The name of the history tag for the pen being added.AddPen("MyPen03". int HistoryTagType). HistoryTagType The type of history tag for the pen being added: 1 for Wonderware Historian or 3 for LGH. "MyContainer.AddPen("MyPen02".InletPump2"."UserDefined_001. Example dim b as boolean. b = Trend1. Example Dim b as object. b = Trend1. GetHistorianSource GetHistorianSource method gets the named history source object for a server from the server list. otherwise.GetHistorianSource(string HistorySourceName). Syntax [Result =] Trend1.DeleteCurrentPen(). Parameters None. returns FALSE. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .GetHistorianSource("idc_insql15"). a NULL is returned.DeleteCurrentPen(). Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Example dim b as boolean. Trend Client Methods 77 DeleteCurrentPen The DeleteCurrentPen method removes the currently selected pen from the trend. the object is returned. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. Return Value Returns TRUE if the pen was successfully removed. otherwise. Return Value If the server exists. EDate). Syntax [Result=] Trend1. StartTime = SDate.ToString(). Dim b as System.DateTime.ToString(). then the method uses the first instance that was added. Return Value Returns a double if the point is analog or discrete. Parameters StartTime The start time for the query. Dim EDate as System. Example double val = Trend1.GetPenValAtX1("MyPen01"). If the specified pen is shown in the chart multiple times. Return Value Returns the time range enumeration.DateTime. GetStartAndEndTimes The GetStartAndEndTimes method gets the start and end times for the query.GetStartAndEndTimes(DateTime StartTime.Int32 b = Trend1. Ret = b. Syntax [Result =] Trend1. returns the fixed position of the point if the point is message or other type. Example Dim SDate as System. EndTime The end time for the query.78 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client GetPenValAtX1 The GetPenValAtX1 method gets the value of the expression associated with the specified pen at the point at which its curve intersects with the first time axis cursor. EndTime = EDate.GetPenValAtX1(string PenName).GetStartAndEndTimes(SDate. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Parameters PenName The pen you want to check the value of. DateTime EndTime). returns FALSE. otherwise. Trend Client Methods 79 MoveNextPen The MoveNextPen method sets the current pen focus to the next pen in the list of trended attributes or tags. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Parameters None.MovePrevPen(). calling the MoveNextPen method sets the first pen as the current pen. calling the MovePrevPen method has no effect. otherwise. b = Trend1. returns FALSE. Return Value Returns TRUE if the current pen focus was successfully set to the next pen (or wrapped around to the first pen in the list). MovePrevPen The MovePrevPen method sets the current pen focus to the previous pen in the list of trended attributes or tags. If the current pen is the first pen. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Example dim b as boolean. Example dim b as boolean. If the current pen is the last pen.MovePrevPen(). Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Parameters None.MoveNextPen().MoveNextPen(). Return Value Returns TRUE if the current pen focus was successfully set to the previous pen. b = Trend1. RefreshData().RefreshData(). Return Value Returns TRUE if the trend was successfully updated. Parameters TriggerEvent If you set the Boolean parameter to TRUE. Example bool b = Trend1.80 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client RefreshData The RefreshData method refreshes the trend chart by retrieving new data for all pens.RefreshTimes(bool TriggerEvent). Syntax Trend1. Trend1. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. FALSE is returned. the OnChange event is triggered if the time is updated. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . otherwise.RefreshTimes(dtag). Example dtag = 1. Parameters None. RefreshTimes The RefreshTimes method sets the time period for the query by updating the end time to current time and recalculates the start time based on the new end time and duration. Example dim b as boolean.RemovePen(string PenName). Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. Return Value Returns TRUE if the pen was successfully removed from the trend chart. Return Value This method returns true if the instance was removed from the list. then only the first occurrence is removed. This method returns false if the exact instance is not in the list. Example Dim b as Boolean. otherwise. returns FALSE.RemoveHistorianSource("IDC_INSQL15"). and the list remains unchanged. b = Trend1. Syntax [Result] = Trend1.RemovePen("MyPen01"). b = Trend1. Syntax [Result=] Trend1.RemoveHistorianSource(string HistorySourceName). RemovePen The RemovePen method removes the specified pen from the trend chart. Trend Client Methods 81 RemoveHistorianSource RemoveHistorianSource method removes the specified history source from the list. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Parameters PenName The pen name to be removed. Note If the same pen is available multiple times. ScaleAllPens(-100. 100). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .82 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ScaleAllPens The ScaleAllPens method sets the Y-axis (value axis) scale for all pens.ScaleAutoAllPens(). returns FALSE. otherwise. Max Enter the maximum value for the Y-axis. Example dim b as boolean. ScaleAutoAllPens The ScaleAutoAllPens method sets a suitable Y-axis scale for all tags in accordance with the current minimum and maximum values. Parameters Min Enter the minimum value for the Y-axis. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Example dim b as boolean. returns FALSE. double Max). Return Value Returns TRUE if the Y-axis is successfully scaled. b = Trend1. b = Trend1. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Return Value Returns TRUE if the Y-axis scale is set successfully. Parameters None.ScaleAllPens(double Min. otherwise.ScaleAutoAllPens(). Parameters None.ScaleDownAllPens(). ScaleDownPen The ScaleDownPen method increases the value range of the currently selected pen by one third.ScaleDownPen(). Parameters None. otherwise. Example dim b as boolean.ScaleAutoPen(). Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Trend Client Methods 83 ScaleAutoPen The ScaleAutoPen method sets a suitable Y-axis scale for the currently selected pen in accordance with the current minimum and maximum values. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. returns FALSE. Parameters None. b = Trend1. b = Trend1. returns FALSE. otherwise. b = Trend1. Return Value Returns TRUE if the Y-axis is successfully scaled. Example dim b as boolean. Syntax [Result=] Trend1.ScaleAutoPen(). otherwise. Return Value Returns TRUE if the scaling is successful. Return Value Returns TRUE if the value range is successfully increased by one third. returns FALSE.ScaleDownAllPens(). ScaleDownAllPens The ScaleDownAllPens method increases the value range of all pens by one third. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .ScaleDownPen(). Example dim b as boolean. otherwise.ScaleMoveAllPensDown(). b = Trend1. returns FALSE. ScaleMovePenDown The ScaleMovePenDown method moves the value scale down for the currently selected pen. b = Trend1. b = Trend1. otherwise. Parameters None. returns FALSE. otherwise. Example dim b as boolean. Example dim b as boolean. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .ScaleMovePenDown(). Return Value Returns TRUE if the scaling is successful.84 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ScaleMoveAllPensDown The ScaleMoveAllPensDown method moves the value scale down for all pens. ScaleMoveAllPensUp The ScaleMovesAllPensUp method moves the value scale up for all pens. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. returns FALSE. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Return Value Returns TRUE if the scaling is successful. Parameters None. Example dim b as boolean.ScaleMovePenDown(). Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Return Value Returns TRUE if the scaling is successful.ScaleMoveAllPensUp().ScaleMoveAllPensUp(). Parameters None.ScaleMoveAllPensDown(). Max Enter the maximum value for the Y-axis. Parameters Min Enter the minimum value for the Y-axis.ScaleMovePenUp(). Example dim b as boolean. Trend Client Methods 85 ScaleMovePenUp The ScaleMovePenUp method moves the value scale up for the currently selected pen.ScaleMovePenUp(). double Max). 100).ScalePen(-100. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Return Value Returns TRUE if the scaling is successful. b = Trend1. returns FALSE. ScalePen The ScalePen method sets the Y-axis scale for the currently selected pen.ScalePen(double Min. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . returns FALSE. Example dim b as boolean. otherwise. otherwise. Return Value Returns TRUE if the Y-axis scale is set successfully. Parameters None. b = Trend1. Parameters None.ScaleUpPen(). Return Value Returns TRUE if the value range is successfully reduced by one fourth. Syntax [Result=] Trend1.ScaleUpPen(). returns FALSE. Syntax [Result=] Trend1.ScaleUpAllPens(). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . ScaleUpPen The ScaleUpPen method decreases the value range of the currently selected pen by one fourth. otherwise. Return Value Returns TRUE if the value range is successfully reduced by one fourth. Example dim b as boolean. Example dim b as boolean.ScaleUpAllPens(). returns FALSE. otherwise.86 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ScaleUpAllPens The ScaleUpAllPens method decreases the value range of all pens by one fourth. b = Trend1. Parameters None. b = Trend1. returns FALSE. Calling this method first sets the end time to the current time and then the start time to current time minus the specified duration. If the pen is available multiple times. b = Trend1. Maximum duration is 2 years.SetCurrentPen("MyPen01"). returns FALSE.SetCurrentPen(string PenName). Default duration is 5 minutes. Parameters DateTimeDuration The time of the duration in HH:MM:SS format. Syntax [Result=] Trend1. Trend Client Methods 87 SetCurrentPen The SetCurrentPen method sets the specified pen as the currently selected pen. Example dim b as boolean. otherwise. otherwise. Example dim b as boolean. Parameters PenName The name of the pen being set.SetDuration("00:05:00"). Syntax [Result=] Trend1.SetDuration(string DateTimeDuration). SetDuration The SetDuration method sets the duration of the trend. Return Value Returns TRUE if the pen was set successfully. b = Trend1. then the first occurrence is selected. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . Return Value Returns TRUE if the duration is set successfully. For more information on valid values for the duration."09/01/2009 15:33:43". Parameters StartTime The start time for the query. the time indicated by the duration is used. and the start and/or end times are updated as necessary. If the duration is set to Custom.SetStartAndEndTimes(DateTime StartTime. Only considered if the duration is set to Custom or an option from 17 to 32 (OneMinute to ThreeMonths). integer Duration). Syntax [Result =] Trend1. the end time is set based on the duration. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . EndTime The end time for the query. For other durations. b = Trend1. the start time is calculated automatically based on the end time and duration. For other duration options.SetStartAndEndTimes("08/31/2008 15:33:43". Duration The time range duration. Example Dim b as Boolean. see TimeSelector.TimeDuration on page 67. DateTime EndTime. the specified start and end times are used. Only considered if the duration is set to Custom.0).88 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client SetStartAndEndTimes The SetStartAndEndTimes method sets the start and end times for the query. Otherwise. RefreshTimes(TriggerEvent). TimeSelector.GetStartAndEndTimes The TimeSelector.TimeSelector. or element property to retrieve the start time.RefreshTimes method sets the time period for the query by updating the end time to current time and recalculates the start time based on the new end time and duration. Syntax Trend01. Example dtag = 1. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . dim EDate as string.RefreshTimes(dtag). custom property. custom property. Parameters StartTime String attribute. EndTime String attribute. Trend01. EndDate = EDate. Note This method does not work if the UpdatetoCurrentTime property value is TRUE. StartDate = SDate. Example dim SDate as string.GetStartAndEndTimes method gets the start and end times for the query.GetStartAndEndTimes(DateTime StartTime.GetStartAndEndTimes(SDate.RefreshTimes The TimeSelector. DateTime EndTime). Syntax Trend01. or element property to retrieve the end time.TimeSelector. Trend Client Methods 89 TimeSelector. Only use this method. Trend01. if the Update to Current Time option is cleared or the UpdateToCurrentTime property is FALSE. EDate). If you set the Boolean parameter to TRUE.TimeSelector. the OnChange event is triggered if the time is updated. Parameters StartTime String value or expression indicating the start time. and end time.TimeDuration on page 67. For more information on possible values. Set the EndTime parameter to ““. EndTime String value or expression indicating the end time.SetStartAndEndTimes The TimeSelector. Duration Duration enum.SetStartAndEndTimes(DateTime StartTime.SetStartAndEndTimes("08/31/2008 15:33:43".TimeSelector. • Start time and duration."09/01/2009 15:33:43". DateTime EndTime.90 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client TimeSelector. Syntax Trend01.SetStartAndEndTimes method sets the start and end times for the query. Example Trend01. • End time and duration. The Trend Client shows an error message if start time plus duration is not equal to end time. Set the Duration parameter to 0. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . • Start time. Set the StartTime parameter to ““. see TimeSelector. integer Duration).0). duration. You must specify one of the following parameter combinations: • Start time and end time. Disconnect • HistorySources. Trend Client History Sources The Trend Client has the following scriptable methods for the history sources: • HistorySource. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. Syntax [Result =] Trend1.Add • HistorySources.Connect • HistorySource.GetSource • HistorySources. a.Authentication = "Windows Integrated".UpdateHistorianSource(string HistorySourceName). it returns false.GetHistorianSource ("IDC_INSQL15").Update Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Remove • HistorySources. Dim b as Boolean.UpdateHistorianSource("IDC_INSQL15"). b = Trend1. otherwise. Return Value Returns true if the given instance is currently in the server list. a = Trend1. Example Dim a as object. Trend Client Methods 91 UpdateHistorianSource UpdateHistorianSource method updates the specified history source in the list. Dim statusMsg as string. Dim ret = histSource. Example Dim histSources = Trend1. The server must be configured before calling the Connect method.HistorySources. HistorySource.GetSource("idc_insql12"). Dim histSource = histSources.Disconnect method logs off the connection to the current history source.Connect HistorySource. Example Dim histSources = Trend1. Return Value Returns TRUE if the log on was successful. Dim histSource = histSources. Parameters statusMessage Information of the result of the log on attempt. returns FALSE. Syntax [Result =] HistorySource. Remarks Repeated calls to this method are harmless and do not result in further state change events.HistorySources.Connect method logs on to the current history source. otherwise. Syntax [Result =] HistorySource.Disconnect(). Connect(string statusMessage). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . histSource. Return Value None.Disconnect HistorySource. Parameters None.Connect(statusMsg).Disconnect().92 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client HistorySource. Changes made to the server configuration after a connect do not take effect until after a disconnect and subsequent connect.GetSource("idc_insql12"). Add method adds a new history source. Example Dim histSources = Trend1. Example Dim histSources = Trend1. Trend Client Methods 93 HistorySources. Type The type of history source “InSQL“ or “InTouch“. Syntax [Result =] HistorySources.Add(string HistorySourceName. the object is returned. HistorySources. a new server with the given name is added to the list and the object for the new server is returned.HistorySources.GetSource("IDC_INSQL15"). Return Value If there is already a server with the given name in the list. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .GetSource method gets the named history source object for a server from the server list. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. Dim ret = histSources.Add HistorySources. Syntax [Result =] HistorySources.Add("idc_insql12".HistorySources. otherwise. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. "InSQL").GetSource(string HistorySourceName). a NULL is returned. Otherwise. Dim histSource = histSources. Return Value If the server exists. string Type). the object for that server is returned.GetSource HistorySources. Syntax [Result =] HistorySources.94 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client HistorySources. HistorySources.Update(string HistorySourceName).Update HistorySources.HistorySources. Dim ret = histSources. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Remove("IDC_INSQL15").Remove HistorySources. it returns FALSE. Example Dim histSources = Trend1.Update method updates the specified history source in the list.HistorySources. Return Value This method returns TRUE if the instance was removed from the list. Return Value Returns TRUE if the given instance is currently in the server list.Update("IDC_INSQL15"). and the list remains unchanged. Parameters HistorySourceName The name of the history source. otherwise.Remove method removes the specified history source from the list.Remove(string HistorySourceName). Example Dim histSources = Trend1. This method returns FALSE if the exact instance is not in the list. Syntax [Result =] HistorySources. Dim ret = histSources. Syntax TrendClient. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .DatesChanged(). • CurrentPenChanged • DatesChanged • MouseClick • PenDisplayChanged • PenlistChanged • ShutDown • SizeChanged • StartUp • StateChanged CurrentPenChanged The CurrentPenChanged event is triggered when a different pen is selected. Syntax TrendClient. Syntax TrendClient. MouseClick The MouseClick event is triggered when there is a mouse click in the trend region.CurrentPenChanged(). PenDisplayChanged The PenDisplayChanged event is triggered when the display options for a pen in the pen list are changed. DatesChanged The DatesChanged event is triggered when a date/time for the trend chart changes because there is a scripted change to the chart’s duration.PenDisplayChanged().MouseClick(). Trend Client Events 95 Trend Client Events The following events are relevant to the Trend Client. Syntax TrendClient. StateChanged(). ShutDown The ShutDown event is triggered when the client is closed. StateChanged The StateChanged event is triggered when a change has been made to the configuration for a pen in the pen list.StartUp(). SizeChanged The SizeChanged event is triggered when a resize event is received.ShutDown().SizeChanged(). Syntax TrendClient. Syntax TrendClient. Syntax TrendClient. Syntax TrendClient. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .PenlistChanged(). Syntax TrendClient. StartUp The StartUp event is triggered when the client is started.96 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client PenlistChanged The PenlistChanged event is triggered when a pen is added to or removed from the pen list. You can use various color methods to set the color. Common Properties. Methods.Drawing. and FromName(). Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . In contrast.FromName("DarkGreen").NET Framework data type. FromKnownColor(). you use the following script statement: RealtimeTrend1. in the Trend Client. Colors in Trend Client 97 Colors in Trend Client Trend Client and ActiveFactory use different color rendering schemes.Pen. such as a predefined color name. ActiveFactory uses BGR and ABGR color rendering. Enums. to set the pen color on a Trend Client Trend named RealtimeTrend1 to DarkGreen. FromARGB(). see the Microsoft documentation for . and Data Types. For example. where: A = Transparency (for ABGR only) B = Blue G = Green R = Red Information on how colors are rendered in ActiveFactory appears in Chapter 19. of the ActiveFactory Software User’s Guide.NET Framework development. Events. For more information on the color methods. color is a .Color = System.Color. NET Colors The following table is an overview of the color .98 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client .NET color names with hexadecimal code. Color with Hex Code Color with Hex Code Color with Hex Code AliceBlue #F0F8FF AntiqueWhite #FAEBD7 Aqua #00FFFF Aquamarine #7FFFD4 Azure #F0FFFF Beige #F5F5DC Bisque #FFE4C4 Black #000000 BlanchedAlmond #FFEBCD Blue #0000FF BlueViolet #8A2BE2 Brown #A52A2A BurlyWood #DEB887 CadetBlue #5F9EA0 Chartreuse #7FFF00 Chocolate #D2691E Coral #FF7F50 CornflowerBlue #6495ED Cornsilk #FFF8DC Crimson #DC143C Cyan #00FFFF DarkBlue #00008B DarkCyan #008B8B DarkGoldenrod #B8860B DarkGray #A9A9A9 DarkGreen #006400 DarkKhaki #BDB76B DarkMagenta #8B008B DarkOliveGreen #556B2F DarkOrange #FF8C00 DarkOrchid #9932CC DarkRed #8B0000 DarkSalmon #E9967A DarkSeaGreen #8FBC8B DarkSlateBlue #483D8B DarkSlateGray #2F4F4F DarkTurquoise #00CED1 DarkViolet #9400D3 DeepPink #FF1493 DeepSkyBlue #00BFFF DimGray #696969 DodgerBlue #1E90FF Firebrick #B22222 FloralWhite #FFFAF0 ForestGreen #228B22 Fuchsia #FF00FF Gainsboro #DCDCDC GhostWhite #F8F8FF Gold #FFD700 Goldenrod #DAA520 Gray #808080 Green #008000 GreenYellow #ADFF2F Honeydew #F0FFF0 HotPink #FF69B4 IndianRed #CD5C5C Indigo #4B0082 Ivory #FFFFF0 Khaki #F0E68C Lavender #E6E6FA LavenderBlush #FFF0F5 LawnGreen #7CFC00 LemonChiffon #FFFACD LightBlue #ADD8E6 LightCoral #F08080 LightCyan #E0FFFF LightGoldenrodYellow LightGray #D3D3D3 LightGreen #90EE90 #FAFAD2 LightPink #FFB6C1 LightSalmon #FFA07A LightSeaGreen #20B2AA LightSkyBlue #87CEFA LightSlateGray #778899 LightSteelBlue #B0C4DE LightYellow #FFFFE0 Lime #00FF00 LimeGreen #32CD32 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . NET Colors 99 Color with Hex Code Color with Hex Code Color with Hex Code Linen #FAF0E6 Magenta #FF00FF Maroon #800000 MediumAquamarine MediumBlue #0000CD MediumOrchid #BA55D3 #66CDAA MediumPurple #9370DB MediumSeaGreen MediumSlateBlue #3CB371 #7B68EE MediumSpringGreen MediumTurquoise MediumVioletRed #00FA9A #48D1CC #C71585 MidnightBlue #191970 MintCream #F5FFFA MistyRose #FFE4E1 Moccasin #FFE4B5 NavajoWhite #FFDEAD Navy #000080 OldLace #FDF5E6 Olive #808000 OliveDrab #6B8E23 Orange #FFA500 OrangeRed #FF4500 Orchid #DA70D6 PaleGoldenrod #EEE8AA PaleGreen #98FB98 PaleTurquoise #AFEEEE PaleVioletRed #DB7093 PapayaWhip #FFEFD5 PeachPuff #FFDAB9 Peru #CD853F Pink #FFC0CB Plum #DDA0DD PowderBlue #B0E0E6 Purple #800080 Red #FF0000 RosyBrown #BC8F8F RoyalBlue #4169E1 SaddleBrown #8B4513 Salmon #FA8072 SandyBrown #F4A460 SeaGreen #2E8B57 SeaShell #FFF5EE Sienna #A0522D Silver #C0C0C0 SkyBlue #87CEEB SlateBlue #6A5ACD SlateGray #708090 Snow #FFFAFA SpringGreen #00FF7F SteelBlue #4682B4 Tan #D2B48C Teal #008080 Thistle #D8BFD8 Tomato #FF6347 Transparent #FFFFFF Turquoise #40E0D0 Violet #EE82EE Wheat #F5DEB3 White #FFFFFF WhiteSmoke #F5F5F5 Yellow #FFFF00 YellowGreen #9ACD32 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . . as shown in the following table: ActiveFactory Trend property or method Trend Client property or method (no equivalent) AddHistorianSource on page 75 AddTag AddPen on page 76 AddMultipleTags Chart.BackgroundColor on page 46 (no equivalent) Chart.AddMultiplePens on page 46 BackColor Chart.UpdateRateMS on page 48 ClearTags ClearPens on page 76 DeleteCurrentTag DeleteCurrentPen on page 77 (no equivalent) GetHistorianSource on page 77 CurrentTagValAtX1 GetPenValAtX1 on page 78 (no equivalent) GetStartAndEndTimes on page 78 (no equivalent) HistorySource.RefreshEntireChartIntervals on page 48 RetrievalOptionsRetrievalMode Chart.Connect on page 92 (no equivalent) HistorySource.Labels on page 47 DefaultTagPrecision Chart.RetrievalMode on page 48 LiveModeRate Chart.RetainPassword on page 72 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .PenPrecision on page 48 (no equivalent) Chart.Domain on page 71 (no equivalent) HistorySource.FreezeDurationMS on page 47 (no equivalent) Chart.Authentication on page 71 (no equivalent) HistorySource. The Trend Client properties and methods are very similar to the ActiveFactory Trend control properties and methods.100 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client Scripting Differences between Trend Client and ActiveFactory Trend Control The Trend Client maintains the same support for run-time reference binding as all ArchestrA graphic elements.Disconnect on page 92 (no equivalent) HistorySource.HidePenList on page 47 (no equivalent) Chart.Freeze on page 46 (no equivalent) Chart.Password on page 71 (no equivalent) HistorySource. Name on page 51 (no equivalent) Pen.RetrievalMode on page 52 CurrentTagRetrievalStyle Pen.TrendLo on page 53 CurrentTagTrendType Pen.Color on page 49 (no equivalent) Pen.Expression on page 50 CurrentTagFormat Pen.HistoryTagName on page 51 CurrentTagIndex Pen.Count on page 49 (no equivalent) Pen.UNCPath on page 72 (no equivalent) HistorySource.GetSource on page 93 (no equivalent) HistorySources.Items on page 73 (no equivalent) HistorySources.Visible on page 54 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .HistorySource on page 51 (no equivalent) Pen.Units on page 54 (no equivalent) Pen.ServerName on page 72 (no equivalent) HistorySource.Precision on page 52 CurrentTagPrecision Pen.Remove on page 94 (no equivalent) HistorySources.TrendType on page 53 (no equivalent) Pen.Index on page 51 (no equivalent) Pen.Count on page 73 (no equivalent) HistorySources.Update on page 94 MoveNextTag MoveNextPen on page 79 MovePrevTag MovePrevPen on page 79 CurrentTagColor Pen.Description on page 50 (no equivalent) Pen.Format on page 50 (no equivalent) Pen.Type on page 72 (no equivalent) HistorySource. Scripting Differences between Trend Client and ActiveFactory Trend Control 101 ActiveFactory Trend property or method Trend Client property or method (no equivalent) HistorySource.Add on page 93 (no equivalent) HistorySources.TrendHi on page 53 (no equivalent) Pen.UserID on page 73 Servers HistorySources on page 49 (no equivalent) HistorySources.Style on page 52 (no equivalent) Pen. BorderColor on page 56 PlotGradientEndColor PlotArea.GradientType on page 57 GridColor PlotArea.BackgroundColor on page 56 BorderColor PlotArea.GridHorizontal on page 58 (no equivalent) PlotArea.Width on page 54 CurrentTagRetrievalMode PenSelectorHeight on page 55 (no equivalent) PenUQRelativeOpacity on page 55 (no equivalent) PenUQRelativeThickness on page 55 BackColor PlotArea.SingleTagMode on page 60 PlotImage PlotImage on page 60 RefreshData RefreshData on page 80 (no equivalent) RefreshTimes on page 80 (no equivalent) RemoveHistorianSource on page 81 RemoveTag RemovePen on page 81 ScaleAllTags ScaleAllPens on page 82 ScaleAutoAllTags ScaleAutoAllPens on page 82 ScaleAutoTag ScaleAutoPen on page 83 ScaleDownAllTags ScaleDownAllPens on page 83 ScaleDownTag ScaleDownPen on page 83 ScaleMoveAllTagsDown ScaleMoveAllPensDown on page 84 ScaleMoveAllTagsUp ScaleMoveAllPensUp on page 84 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .HighlightCurrentPen on page 59 (no equivalent) PlotArea.GridStyle on page 58 GridVertical PlotArea.PenHighlightWidth on page 60 SingleTagMode PlotArea.GradientEndColor on page 57 PlotGradient PlotArea.GridWidth on page 59 HighlightCurrentTag PlotArea.GridVertical on page 59 (no equivalent) PlotArea.PenHighlightColor on page 59 (no equivalent) PlotArea.GridColor on page 58 GridHorizontal PlotArea.102 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ActiveFactory Trend property or method Trend Client property or method CurrentTagPenWidth Pen. NumGridPerValue on page 64 NumTimeAxisValues TimeAxis.Style on page 62 (no equivalent) TimeAxis.LabelColor on page 64 NumTimeAxisGridPerValue TimeAxis. Scripting Differences between Trend Client and ActiveFactory Trend Control 103 ActiveFactory Trend property or method Trend Client property or method ScaleMoveTagDown ScaleMovePenDown on page 84 ScaleMoveTagUp ScaleMovePenUp on page 85 ScaleTag ScalePen on page 85 ScaleUpAllTags ScaleUpAllPens on page 86 ScaleUpTag ScaleUpPen on page 86 SetCurrentTag SetCurrentPen on page 87 SetDuration SetDuration on page 87 (no equivalent) SetStartAndEndTimes on page 88 AllowContextMenu ShowContextMenu on page 60 SupressErrors SuppressErrors on page 61 XCursor1Color TimeAxis.Cursor1.Pos on page 63 (no equivalent) TimeAxis.Cursor2.StartDate on page 66 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .Width on page 62 XCursor2Color TimeAxis.EndDate on page 66 (no equivalent) TimeSelector.Color on page 62 XCursor2Pos TimeAxis.SetStartAndEndTimes on page 90 (no equivalent) TimeSelector.Width on page 63 NumDataPointLabels TimeAxis.NumValues on page 64 (no equivalent) TimeAxis.Cursor2.Cursor1.Pos on page 61 (no equivalent) TimeAxis.DurationMS on page 66 (no equivalent) TimeSelector.RefreshTimes on page 89 (no equivalent) TimeSelector.GetStartAndEndTimes on page 89 (no equivalent) TimeSelector.ShowCursors on page 65 (no equivalent) TimeSelector on page 65 (no equivalent) TimeSelector.Cursor1.Cursor2.Cursor1.Cursor2.Style on page 63 (no equivalent) TimeAxis.Color on page 61 XCursor1Pos TimeAxis. 104 Chapter 3 Scripting the Trend Client ActiveFactory Trend property or method Trend Client property or method TimeSelector.TimeDuration TimeSelector.TimeDuration on page 67 ToolTipText ToolTipText on page 69 (no equivalent) TrendVersion on page 69 (no equivalent) UpdateHistorianSource on page 91 NumXValueAxisLabels ValueAxis.Label on page 69 NumYAxisGridPerValue ValueAxis.NumGridPerValue on page 69 NumYAxisValues ValueAxis.NumValues on page 70 Visible Visible on page 70 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client 105 Appendix A Understanding Data Retrieval The Trend Client supports both cycle and full data retrieval modes when retrieving data from Wonderware Historian to suit different reporting needs and applications. This appendix explains how these two retrieval modes work. Understanding Retrieval Modes Different retrieval modes allow you to access the data stored on a IndustrialSQL Server in different ways. For example, if you retrieve data for a long time period, you might want to retrieve only a few hundred evenly spaced data points to minimize response time. For a shorter time period, you might want to retrieve all values that are stored on the server to get more accurate results. Although IndustrialSQL Server with a version of 9.0 or higher support a variety of retrieval modes, Trend Client only supports Cyclic and Full data retrieval. Cyclic Retrieval Cyclic retrieval is the retrieval of stored data for the given time period based on a specified cyclic retrieval resolution, regardless of whether or not the value of the tag(s) has changed. It works with all types of tags. Cyclic retrieval produces a virtual rowset, which may or may not correspond to the actual data rows stored on the IndustrialSQL Server. In cyclic retrieval, one row is returned for each cycle boundary. If no data row is actually stored at a cycle boundary, the last value before the boundary is returned. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client 106 Appendix A Understanding Data Retrieval The following illustration shows how values are returned for cyclic retrieval: Data is retrieved in cyclic mode with a start time of TC0 and an end time of TC2. The resolution has been set in such a way that the historian returns data for three cycle boundaries at TC0, TC1, and TC2. Each dot in the graphic represents an actual data point stored on the historian. From these points, the following are returned: • At TC0: P2, because it falls right on the cycle boundary • At TC1: P7, because it is the last point before the cycle boundary • At TC2: P11, for the same reason Cyclic retrieval is fast and therefore consumes little server resources. However, it may not correctly reflect the stored data because important process values (gaps, spikes, etc.) might fall between cycle boundaries. Full Retrieval In full retrieval mode, all stored data points are returned, regardless of whether a value or quality has changed since the last value. This mode allows the same value and quality pair (or NULL value) to be returned consecutively with their actual timestamps. It works with all types of tags. By using full retrieval in conjunction with storage without filtering (that is, no delta or cyclic storage mode is applied at the historian), you can retrieve all values that originated from the plant floor data source or from another application. Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client However. Understanding Retrieval Modes 107 Full retrieval best represents the process measurements recorded by the IndustrialSQL Server. Each dot in the graphic represents an actual data point stored on the historian. From these points. because they represent stored data points during the time period Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . The following illustration shows how values are returned for full retrieval: Data is retrieved in full mode with a start time of T1 and an end time of T2. the network and the client system because a very large number of records may be returned for longer time periods. because there is no actual data point at T1 • P3 through P12. the following are returned: • P2. it creates a higher load for the server. 108 Appendix A Understanding Data Retrieval Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . FreezeDurationMS 47 creating a Wonderware Historian connec- Chart. 16.RefreshEntireChartIntervals 48 A Chart. 100 Chart. 109 Index Symbols Chart. 24 attributes configuring historical sources 24 referencing a SuperTag 19 configuring pen details and options 20 configuring pens for historical sources and B tags 22 browser 28 configuring trend appearance 34 configuring Trend Client 15 C connecting a pen to an InTouch tag 18 copyright 2 Chart.AddMultiplePens 46 Chart.Labels 47 creating an InTouch LGH connection 26 Chart.PenUQRelativeOpacity 55 .TimeDuration 67 adding a group 30 Chart.BackgroundColor 46 creating a group 30 creating a new InTouch LGH connection Chart.NET 98 applying a filter 32 configuring data sources 22. .NET colors 98 Chart.TimeRangePicker. 19 colors.Freeze 46 26 Chart.HidePenList 47 tion 25 Chart.TimeDuration 67 AddHistorianSource 75 Chart.TimeSelector.PenPrecision 48 creating server connections 25.RetrievalMode 48 ActiveFactory Trend control 11. 26 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .UpdateRateMS 48 adding a pen 17 clearing configuration data 17 adding a tag to a group 30 ClearPens 76 AddPen 76 colors in Trend Client 97 animations.PenUQRelativeThickness 55 Chart. Disconnect 92 Pen.TestConnection 94 HistorySources.Color 49 Pen.Name 71.RetainPassword 72 custom properties.Style 52 Pen.HistorySource 51 HistorySource.TagName 50 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .UNCPath 72 D HistorySource.UserID 73 data sources for the Trend Client 12 HistorySources 49 DatesChanged 95 HistorySources.Remove 94 domain 71 HistorySources.Add 93 DeleteCurrentPen 77 HistorySources.Index 51 HistorySource.Expression 50 hiding the Servers pane 29 Pen. 18 HistorySource.110 Index CurrentPenChanged 95 HistorySource.Count 49 H Pen. RetrievalMode 52 renaming 31 Pen.Name 51 HistorySource.RetrievalMode 52 HistorySource.LogOff 92 Documentation 9 HistorySources.ServerName 72 cyclic retrieval 105 HistorySource.Format 50 hiding/showing tags 34 Pen.Update 94 E editing a group 30 I editing a server connection 27 InTouch 18 enabling and disabling Trend Client 16 InTouchViewApp 19 F M filter pane 32 managed InTouch application object 19 full retrieval 106 modifying a trend event 40 MouseClick 95 G MoveNextPen 79 GetHistorianSource 77 MovePrevPen 79 GetPenValAtX1 78 GetStartAndEndTimes 78 O groups 29 objects 29 adding a tag 30 creating 30 P deleting 30 password 71 editing 30 Pen. 72 Pen.Domain 71 Pen. HistorySources.Type 72 HistorySource.Password 71 Pen.Items 73 tiveFactory Trend control 11 HistorySources.GetSource 93 differences between Trend Client and Ac.Connect 92 Pen.Count 73 deleting a group or tag 30 HistorySources.HistoryTagName 51 HistorySource.Description 50 handling trend events 40 Pen.Authentication 71 Pen.Precision 52 HistorySource.LogOn 92 documentation conventions 9 HistorySources. Width 54 ScaleDownPen 83 PenDisplayChanged 95 ScaleMoveAllPensDown 84 PenlistChanged 96 ScaleMoveAllPensUp 84 PenSelectorHeight 55 ScaleMovePenDown 84 PenUQRelativeOpacity 55 ScaleMovePenUp 85 PenUQRelativeThickness 55 ScalePen 85 placing the Trend Client into an ArchestrA ScaleUpAllPens 86 symbol 15 ScaleUpPen 86 PlotArea.PenHighlightColor 59 using 29 PlotArea. Index 111 Pen.Visible 54 ScaleDownAllPens 83 Pen.GridHorizontal 58 removing 27 PlotArea. connecting to 24 PlotArea. server connections 27 renaming a group 31 T RetainPassword 72 tag picker 28 retrieval modes tags cyclic 105 adding to a group 30 full 106 attribute reference to a SuperTag 19 connecting to element animations 18 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client .SingleTagMode 60 SetDuration 87 PlotImage 60 SetStartAndEndTimes 88 private groups 29 setting chart options 37 properties. methods.GridStyle 58 server details. and events 43 setting data bindings 39 public groups 29 setting trend options 37.BorderColor 56 and ActiveFactory Trend Control 100 PlotArea.GridColor 58 editing 27 PlotArea. 26 PlotArea. 39.PenHighlightWidth 60 SetCurrentPen 87 PlotArea.TrendHi 53 S Pen.HighlightCurrentPen 59 showing/hiding 29 PlotArea.BackgroundColor 56 scripting differences between Trend Client PlotArea.TrendType 53 ScaleAutoAllPens 82 Pen.Units 54 ScaleAutoPen 83 Pen.GradientEndColor 57 server connections PlotArea. 40 ShowContextMenu 60 R showing the Servers pane 29 RefreshData 80 showing/hiding the servers pane 29 RefreshTimes 80 ShutDown 96 RemoveHistorianSource 81 SizeChanged 96 RemovePen 81 StartUp 96 removing a server connection 27 StateChanged 96 removing the Trend Client from an SuppressErrors 61 ArchestrA symbol 16 system objects 29 removing.GridWidth 59 servers pane PlotArea.GradientType 57 creating 25. viewing 31 PlotArea.GridVertical 59 server.TrendLo 53 ScaleAllPens 82 Pen. GetStartAndEndTimes 89 using the tags pane 33 TimeSelector.EndDate 66 using the tag picker 28 TimeSelector.NumValues 64 understanding the Trend Client 11 TimeAxis. 91 TimeAxis.SetStartAndEndTimes 90 V TimeSelector.RefreshTimes 89 TimeSelector.Pos 63 Trend Client properties 43 TimeAxis.TimeDuration 67 Client 16 ToolTipText 69 ValueAxis. using 33 properties 43 technical support.ShowCursors 65 UpdateHistorianSource 91 TimeSelector 65 using the filter pane 32 TimeSelector.Cursor1.DurationMS 66 using the servers pane 29 TimeSelector.Style 63 TrendVersion 69 TimeAxis.NumValues 70 control 11 viewing server details 31 events 95 Visible 70 Guide to the ArchestrA Trend Client . contacting 9 scripting differences from ActiveFac- TimeAxis.Width 62 Trend Client history sources 70.Cursor1.StartDate 66 validating the configuration of a Trend TimeSelector.Pos 61 validating configuration 16 TimeAxis.NumGridPerValue 69 differences from ActiveFactory Trend ValueAxis.Cursor1.Color 61 tory Trend control 100 TimeAxis.Cursor2.Cursor2.Style 62 Trend Client events 95 TimeAxis.Cursor2.Width 63 TimeAxis.112 Index hiding/showing in a trend 34 history sources 70.Color 62 Trend Client methods 74 TimeAxis.Label 69 Trend Client ValueAxis.NumGridPerValue 64 understanding retrieval modes 105 TimeAxis.LabelColor 64 U TimeAxis. 91 SuperTags 19 methods 74 tags pane.Cursor2.Cursor1.