Reading Gadget

Display scan data as a digital reading with the current reading for the selected channel. You can add unlimited Reading gadgets to the Graphics Setup tab (one channel per gadget).

Note: This gadget is available in the Scan Module configuration only. If you have selected the Switch Module configuration on the Instrument Settings tab, this gadget will not be allowed for this module.

Reading Gadget Properties

Select the desired gadget window (the selected window is highlighted in blue) to display the Properties pane on the right side of the Graphics Setup tab. The available properties vary according to the type of gadget selected.

Caption - Enter the desired title to appear at the top of the current gadget window. You can specify a caption with up to 30 characters including letters, numbers, and special characters.

Select Channel - Select the desired channel to be displayed (the drop-down list is automatically pre-populated with all channels included in the current scan list).

Color - Select the label (text) color for the current gadget window.

Update After Every N Seconds - Enter the desired interval, in seconds, between display updates to the current gadget. Select an interval between 1 second and 4900 seconds. Select "Auto" to update the display as quickly as possible based on the current instrument settings.

Copy Image to Clipboard - Export a screen shot of the selected display gadget to the Windows clipboard.

Gadget Right-Click Operations

Right-click anywhere on the Reading window to display the below:

Copy Image to Clipboard - Export a screen shot of the selected display gadget to the Windows clipboard.

See Also

Add a Custom Background Graphic

Delete Display Gadgets

Resize a Display Gadget Window