Use a
Switch
to enable operators to view and edit a boolean value.
Label
*Provides context and information to operators, guiding them and helping them understand the result if they change the value of this particular element. A good label instills confidence in operators when making adjustments.
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Icon
*When using a
Switch
on pages that support it, you can provide an icon. For example, on a Dashboard Page (Page Type), an input can make use of the icon to provide more meaning and improve recognition.
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Value
*The current value that should get updated when an operator manipulates the input, usually this will be bound to a Data Variable (Dynamic Property Type).
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Is disabled
*Use this property to disable the element in certain situations, such as when your PLC is in a state where manipulation should not be possible.
<aside> <img src="/icons/light-bulb_gray.svg" alt="/icons/light-bulb_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Tip: If you are applying the Check Role (Dynamic Property Type) to this property, you may want to consider another option: using the Restrictions (Data Variable Property) of the linked variable. This way, the restrictions will apply to all pages and elements where this property is used. Also make sure to check out the guide Authentication & Authorization.
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