Difference between revisions of "HowTo:Make an Object show a Status LED"
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'''Criterion 2:''' The definitions are also delivered to the client via the [[MetaDefinitions]] | '''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 [[ContextScope|context scope]] | # Add the '''STATUSCOLOR''' property to the list of published MetaProperties of the according [[ContextScope|context scope]] | ||
| − | # Evaluate and [[Release_MetaDefinitions|release]] the new MetaDefinitions (if necessary) | + | # Evaluate and [[HowTo: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.}} | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 29 January 2015
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. |
