Difference between revisions of "HowTo:Make an Object show a Status LED"
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# Evaluate and [[Release_MetaDefinitions|release]] the new MetaDefinitions (if necessary) | # Evaluate and [[Release_MetaDefinitions|release]] the new MetaDefinitions (if necessary) | ||
− | {{Hint|The value of the STATUSCOLOR property has to be of type integer and must represent a numeric color code. Its value can be entered directly or originate from a selective list item.}} | + | {{Hint|The value of the '''STATUSCOLOR''' property has to be of type integer and must represent a numeric color code. Its value can be entered directly or originate from a selective list item.}} |
== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 16:14, 18 December 2014
An object implementing the status color classification a status LED icon is shown in the ContentBrowser's list of objects.
Criterion 1: The object's MetaClass implements the SYSCLS STATUSCOLOR classification
- Set the SYSCLS_STATUSCOLOR classification on the MetaClass of the object, using the Class Details control
- Ensure that a MetaProperty named STATUSCOLOR of data type Integer is added to the MetaClass's property list
- Save the changes with Ctrl+S or the save command
Criterion 2: The definitions are also delivered to the client via the MetaDefinitions
- Add the STATUSCOLOR property to the list of published MetaProperties of the according context scope
- Evaluate and release the new MetaDefinitions (if necessary)
The value of the STATUSCOLOR property has to be of type integer and must represent a numeric color code. Its value can be entered directly or originate from a selective list item. |