The Form workspace for tables

Application

In the Form workspace, the control shows all contents of a selected table row. Depending on the table, you can edit the values in the form.

Description of function

The Form workspace in the Favorites view

The control displays the following information for each parameter:

  • Icon of the parameter, if applicable
  • Name of the parameter
  • Unit of measure as needed
  • Parameter description
  • Current value

The control displays the contents of specific tables in groups within the Form workspace.

 
Machine

Refer to your machine manual.

If necessary, the machine manufacturer adapts the contents displayed (e.g., the titles of table columns).

Buttons and icons

The Form workspace contains the following buttons, icons or shortcuts:

Buttons, icons or shortcuts

Meaning

SHIFT + UP
SHIFT + DOWN

Navigate

Navigate between table rows

Configure the layout

You can make the following layout adaptations:

  • Add or remove areas to the Favorites view
  • Rearrange areas using the gripper
  • Add or remove columns

Favorites

In this view, the control shows the areas that are marked as favorites. You can create a user-defined view using the favorites.

All

In this view the control shows all areas.

Settings

Add

The control only shows this icon when you are adapting the layout.

With this icon you can add the following elements:

Remove

The control only shows this icon when you are adapting the layout.

You can delete an empty column with this icon.

Settings in the Form workspace

In the Tables window, you can select whether the control will show the parameter descriptions. The selected setting is modally effective.

Adding a column in the workspace

To add a column:

    1. Select Configure the layout
    2. The control enables all functions for adapting the layout of the workspace.

    1. In the workspace, swipe to the left

    1. Select Add
    2. The control adds a new column.

    1. Move the areas if required

    1. Select Configure the layout
    2. The control saves your changes.

    Notes

    • The control displays an icon of the selected tool type in the Tool Icon area.
    • Tool types