Graphics objects

The properties of graphics objects are accessed by functions (attributes).

In principle there are two methods of editing these attributes such as color or size.

You can use the functions setValue(), setMultiValue(), getValue() and getMultiValue(). You can also access shapes not only in the local panel but also in other modules or panels from the same UI manager.
The method with the "dot" operator has syntactic and didactic advantages and simplifies working with attributes. It is, however, unsuitable for reading more than one parameter.

The parameters of graphics attributes and their data types or the format in which they must be passed are explained and defined in the following sections.

The general attributes of objects (this means attributes that can be used for several object types) like color and line type string are described in the first chapters (Functions for all graphics objects (overview) and in the chapters under "Functions for all graphics objects (in detail). The object specific attributes are described further on.

Hierarchy of graphics objects

The Figure below illustrates the object hierarchy. This tree diagram shows what objects are derived from what objects higher up the tree and thus indicates where their attributes are inherited from.

"Bordered" contains all graphics objects having line type as an attribute. Thus "Bordered" attributes also apply to "Fillable" and hence to "Ellipse", "Arc", "Polygon", "Primitive Text", "Rectangle" as well as "Line".

Figure: Hierarchy of graphics objects

Chapter	Content
Graphics objects	Hierarchy of the objects and links.
Functions for all graphics objects (overview)	Point notation, the attributes that are available for all graphics objects
Graphics objects in references	Addressing graphics objects in references.
Access shapes in other panels and modules	How to access not only the local panel but also other panels or modules from the same UI manager
Color string	Description of how a color string is set in WinCC OA
Line-type string	Structure and attributes for the line-type string
Fill-pattern string	Structure and attributes for the fill-pattern string
Font string	Structure and attributes for the font string
Format string	Structure and attributes for the format string
"cursor"	The attribute "cursor" specifies the cursor type.
"imageToClipboard"	Copies an image of a graphics object to the clipboard.
"imageToFile"	Saves an image of a graphics object (screenshot).
"panelFileName"	Returns the panel name of a reference in a panel.
"toolTipText"	Attribute for defining a tooltip.
"refName"	Returns the reference information for a shape meaning to what reference a shape belongs to.
"shapeType"	Returns a string specific to the type of shape.
ActiveX functions	Attributes of ActiveX .
Arc functions	Attributes of arc.
Bar trend functions	Attributes of the bar trend.
Button functions	Attributes of the button.
Calendar functions	Attributes of the calendar.
Cascade functions	Attributes of the cascade.
Check box functions	Attributes of the check box.
Clock functions	Attributes of clock.
Combo box functions	Attributes of the combo box.
DpTreeView functions	Attributes of the DpTreeView.
DpTypeView functions	Attributes of the DpTypeView.
Embedded module functions	Attributes of the embedded module.
Frame functions	Attributes of the frame.
LCD number functions	Attributes of the LCD number.
Pipe functions	Attributes of the pipe.
Primitive text functions	Attributes of the primitive text.
Polyline functions	Attributes of the polyline.
Progress bar functions	Attributes of the progress bar.
Radiobox functions	Attributes of the radiobox.
Rectangle functions	Attributes of the rectangle.
Scheduler ewo functions	Attributes of the scheduler.ewo.
Selection list functions	Attributes of the .
Slider functions	Attributes of the slider.
Spin button functions	Attributes of the spin button.
Ta b functions	Attributes of the tab.
Tabl e functions	Attributes of the table.
Text fiel d functions	Attributes of the text field.
TextEdi t functions	Attributes of the textEdit.
Thumb whee l functions	Attributes of the thumb wheel
Tree widge t unctions	Attributes of the tree widget.
Tren d functions	Attributes of the trend.
Zoom navigato r functions	Attributes of the zoom navigator.