Graphical elements

Abstract

Here are the i4designer Graphical elements components for your new project created on the i4scada platform.

The components available in the Graphical elements category of the i4designer Toolbox panel are described individually in the upcoming articles.

Gradient

Abstract

Check out this article in order to learn more details about the i4designer Gradient component and the properties provided by it.

The i4designer Gradient component enables the possibility to specify a range of position-dependent colors, that can be used to fill a chosen area of the i4designer project.

The Gradient component

Category	Property	Description
Common	Name	The name of the component, visible in other Designer locations (such as Page explorer).
	Object ID	Sets the Object ID of the component. By defining an object ID for the control, it can be passed as SignalPrefix when using parameter passing in navigation. The value of the Object ID can be used via a placeholder [OID] in other properties of this extension. The placeholder is supported in all signal properties, symbolic text, and states. Example: Setpoint [OID]
	Tooltip text	Optional tooltip text, that will be shown on mouseover at runtime.
Security	System authorizations / Permissions	The system authorization required to display the component. If the logged in user does not have this system authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled for all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple System authorizations / Permissions, separated by comma (,). This property is named "System authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Permissions" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Project authorizations / Roles	The project authorization required for displaying the component. If the logged in user does not have this project authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled to all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple Project authorizations / Roles, separated by comma (,). This property is named "Project authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Role" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Security access behavior	Sets the behavior of the element to either disabled (grayed out) or hidden, when the logged in user doesn't meet the conditions imposed by the Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties. In case both Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties are set, the logged user needs to meet both conditions to be able to see and utilize the component, at run-time.
Layout	Layout mode	Sets the behavior of the component related to the page placement. The user can select the component layout from the options available in the drop-down list: Default, Dock top, Dock bottom, Dock left, Dock right, Stretched, Pin top left, Pin top center, Pin top right, Pin right middle, Pin bottom right, Pin bottom center, Pin bottom left, Pin left middle and Pin center.
Layout	Margin	Sets the margin of the component relative to the drawing board area. The supported values are the standard CSS values for the margin. The top, bottom, left and right values can either be typed in the main property field or by using the Margin editor. The Margin editor can be opened by clicking the Open button. The component's margins can be updated by setting the margin value and selecting the desired unit: Ems (em) - The em is a scalable unit. One em is equal to the current font size; Pixels (px) - Pixels are fixed-size units. One pixel is equal to one dot on the computer screen (the smallest division of a screen’s resolution). Percent (%) - The percent unit is much like the “em” unit. When using the Percent unit the component remains fully scalable for mobile devices and accessibility.
Configuration	Dialog header title	Allows the user to set the text of the dialog header title
	Draggable	Sets the capability to drag the component on the page surface for both Modal and Popover behaviors. By default, the property is set to False
	Page behavior	Sets the runtime behavior of the component, allowing the user to choose between Modal (modal dialog) and Popover (contextual dialog)
Effects	Opacity	Sets the opacity of the component. The Opacity values should be numbers from 0 to 1 representing the opacity of the component. When the component has a value of 0 the element is completely invisible; a value of 1 is completely opaque (solid). By default, the Component's opacity is set to value 1. Using the up / down arrows the user can control the opacity degree. By clicking the Open button the view is extended to display the Opacity slider.
	Shadow color	Sets the color of the component's shadow. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool.
	Shadow offset X	Sets the offset of the shadow on the horizontal axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow offset Y	Sets the offset of the shadow on the vertical axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow size	Sets the width of the component shadow. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
Miscellaneous	End color	Sets the end color of the gradient component. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool. Applying this property will overwrite the default CSS class.
	Gradient type	Sets the gradient type, choosing from the drop-down list options: liner - gradient is specified as a horizontal straight line that has one color on the right side and another on the left side. radial-gradient is specified as a circle that has one color at the edge and another at the center. chrome - gradient is specified as a vertical straight line that has one color on the right side and another on the left side.
	Start color	Sets the start color of the gradient color. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool. Applying this property will overwrite the default CSS class.
Navigation	Is external	Allows the possibility to set the link target to internal or external. If the property is set to False, a current project page can be set as a target. The user can select the project page for the Link property or manually type in the path pointing to it.
	Page parameters	Allows the possibility to add additional parameters for the navigation, by clicking the Add new item button. In order to see the list of items, the user can click on the Expand array list button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each item: Move up Move down Clone Remove item
	Page url	Sets the URL of the external or internal page, displayed at run-time within the Pipe vertical component. In case of an external URL, please make sure that the targeted website is either a locally hosted website or that the link is embeddable.
Palette	Dialog header background	Sets the background of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS
Palette	Dialog header foreground	Sets the foreground of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS
Appearance	Aspect radio	Sets the aspect ratio of the SVG shape, setting it to stretch or uniform scale.
	Dialog height	Sets the height of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Dialog width	Sets the width of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Preferred popover position	Sets the positioning of the Pipe vertical popover panel. The position can be selected from the drop-down list options: (default), top, left, and right.
States	Current States	A component can have multiple states, each carrying its own set of properties. The user can add states, by clicking the Add new state button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each state: Move up Move down Clone state Remove state
	State Name	By setting the Name property, the respective state will inherit that name, making the States easier to read.
	State# Condition rule	The required rule for the extension to enter the state. The signal names must be always surrounded by percentage (%) characters, followed by logical operators and the Signal value. For example: %Setpoint 1% != 0 The Condition rule can be either manually typed in or generated, using the State editor. The State editor can be opened by clicking the Expand array list button. This way, the user can easily generate a Condition rule, as follows: Signal name - allows the user to select a Signal name for the Condition rule. Comparator - allows the user to select the logical operator to construct the Condition rule. Signal value - allows the user to add the Signal value, used to trigger the state condition.
	State# CSS class name	Sets the behavior of the element when the logged-in user doesn't belong to the project authorization indicated by the projectAuthorization property. In this case, the element can be either disabled or hidden.
	State# Symbolic text	The language-agnostic text (which is automatically translated) is displayed by the extension.
	State# Display state	Sets the component visibility and accessibility when the state evolution passed. The user can choose from the following options: Normal - the component will be displayed when the state evolution passed. Hidden - the component will be hidden when the state evolution passed. Disabled - the component will be displayed as disabled when the state evolution passed.
	State# Foreground	Sets the foreground color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Background	Sets the background color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Animation	Sets the component animation class when the state evolution passed. The user can select the animation class from the drop-down list options: Fade in, Fade out or Blink.
	Load from assets	Lists the State assets defined under the Assets management page, of the global actions area. A simple filtering mechanism is also provided to support the user to easily pinpoint the desired state asset. After selecting an asset from the list view, the user can click the Load button to apply it.
	Save to assets	Allows the user the possibility to save a state asset defined during the current session. In this view, the user can either click the Generate name button to set a name for the asset or type in the name in the designated field. By clicking the Apply button, the new state asset will be made available for further management actions in the Assets management page, of the global actions area. Also, the asset can be reused for other Component states.
Transform	Width	Sets the width of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixels value. The component width can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Height	Sets the height of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixels value. The component height can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Angle	Sets the rotation angle using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired degree value. The component angle can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Left	Specifies the X (horizontal) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component X coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Top	Specifies the Y (vertical) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component Y coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Disable flip	Disables any flip transformation for this component. This keeps the component in the default position even when its container is flipped.
	Horizontal flip	Flips the selected component horizontally.
	Vertical flip	Flips the selected component vertically.

Lines

Abstract

Check out this article in order to learn more details about the i4designer Lines component and the properties provided by it.

The i4designer Lines component is a condition-based control that can display multiple states based on signal value changes. Using the below-described properties, the user can configure multiple types of lines.

The Lines component

Category	Property	Description
Appearance	Dialog height	Sets the height of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Dialog wdth	Sets the width of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Line type	Sets the type of the line displayed by the component, choosing from the drop-down list options
	Padding	Sets the padding of the component (defines the space between the component contents and its border) The top, bottom, left and right values can either be typed in the main property field or by using the Padding editor The components padding can be updated by setting the value and the desired unit: Ems (em) - The em is a scalable unit. One em is equal to the current font size; Pixels (px) - Pixels are fixed-size units. One pixel is equal to one dot on the computer screen (the smallest division of a screen’s resolution). Percent (%) - The percent unit is much like the “em” unit. When using the Percent unit the component remains fully scalable for mobile devices and accessibility.
	Preferred popover position	Sets the positioning of the Pipe vertical popover panel. The position can be selected from the drop-down list options: (default), top, left, and right.
	Shape rendering	Sets the rendering effects of the component, using the following 4 options: Auto - is a balanced shape rendering solution, since it combines speed, crisp edges, and, geometric precision. However, when the auto option is set, the geometric precision is given more importance than the other two Crisp Edges - emphasizes a higher contrast leading to clean edges of the lines. The crisp edges rendering turns the anti-aliasing effect, therefore, allowing the user to adjust the line positions and line widths to align edges with device pixels Optimized Speed - allows the shape anti-aliasing effect to be turned off Geometric Precision - emphasizes geometric precision for the shape rendering of lines.
Common	Name	The name of the component, visible in other Designer locations (such as Page explorer).
	Object ID	Sets the Object ID of the component. By defining an object ID for the control, it can be passed as SignalPrefix when using parameter passing in navigation. The value of the Object ID can be used via a placeholder [OID] in other properties of this extension. The placeholder is supported in all signal properties, symbolic text, and states. Example: Setpoint [OID]
	Tooltip text	Optional tooltip text, that will be shown on mouseover at runtime.
Configuration	Dialog header title	Allows the user to set the text of the dialog header title
	Draggable	Sets the capability to drag the component on the page surface for both Modal and Popover behaviors. By default, the property is set to False
	Page behavior	Sets the runtime behavior of the component, allowing the user to choose between Modal (modal dialog) and Popover (contextual dialog).
Security	System authorizations / Permissions	The system authorization required to display the component. If the logged in user does not have this system authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled for all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple System authorizations / Permissions, separated by comma (,). This property is named "System authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Permissions" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Project authorizations / Roles	The project authorization required for displaying the component. If the logged in user does not have this project authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled to all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple Project authorizations / Roles, separated by comma (,). This property is named "Project authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Role" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Security access behavior	Sets the behavior of the element to either disabled (grayed out) or hidden, when the logged in user doesn't meet the conditions imposed by the Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties. In case both Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties are set, the logged user needs to meet both conditions to be able to see and utilize the component, at run-time.
Layout	Layout mode	Sets the behavior of the component related to the page placement. The user can select the component layout from the options available in the drop-down list: Default, Dock top, Dock bottom, Dock left, Dock right, Stretched, Pin top left, Pin top center, Pin top right, Pin right middle, Pin bottom right, Pin bottom center, Pin bottom left, Pin left middle and Pin center.
Layout	Margin	Sets the margin of the component relative to the drawing board area. The supported values are the standard CSS values for the margin. The top, bottom, left and right values can either be typed in the main property field or by using the Margin editor. The Margin editor can be opened by clicking the Open button. The component's margins can be updated by setting the margin value and selecting the desired unit: Ems (em) - The em is a scalable unit. One em is equal to the current font size; Pixels (px) - Pixels are fixed-size units. One pixel is equal to one dot on the computer screen (the smallest division of a screen’s resolution). Percent (%) - The percent unit is much like the “em” unit. When using the Percent unit the component remains fully scalable for mobile devices and accessibility.
Navigation	Is external	Allows the possibility to set the link target to internal or external. If the property is set to False, a current project page can be set as a target. The user can select the project page for the Link property or manually type in the path pointing to it.
	Page parameters	Allows the possibility to add additional parameters for the navigation, by clicking the Add new item button. In order to see the list of items, the user can click on the Expand array list button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each item: Move up Move down Clone Remove item
	Page url	Sets the URL of the external or internal page, displayed at run-time within the Pipe vertical component. In case of an external URL, please make sure that the targeted website is either a locally hosted website or that the link is embeddable.
Palette	Dialog header background	Sets the background of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS
	Dialog header foreground	Sets the foreground of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS
	Line color	Sets the color of the line. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool. Applying this property will overwrite the default CSS class.
Effects	Opacity	Sets the opacity of the component. The Opacity values should be numbers from 0 to 1 representing the opacity of the component. When the component has a value of 0 the element is completely invisible; a value of 1 is completely opaque (solid). By default, the Component's opacity is set to value 1. Using the up / down arrows the user can control the opacity degree. By clicking the Open button the view is extended to display the Opacity slider.
	Shadow color	Sets the color of the component's shadow. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool.
	Shadow offset X	Sets the offset of the shadow on the horizontal axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow offset Y	Sets the offset of the shadow on the vertical axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow size	Sets the width of the component shadow. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
Style	Line end	Sets the type the line ends, allowing the user to choose from the following options: square, round, and butt
Style	Line thickness	Sets the thickness of the line. The thickness can be either manually typed in the designated field or increased/decreased by clicking the up and down arrows.
States	Current States	A component can have multiple states, each carrying its own set of properties. The user can add states, by clicking the Add new state button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each state: Move up Move down Clone state Remove state
	State Name	By setting the Name property, the respective state will inherit that name, making the States easier to read.
	State# Condition rule	The required rule for the extension to enter the state. The signal names must be always surrounded by percentage (%) characters, followed by logical operators and the Signal value. For example: %Setpoint 1% != 0 The Condition rule can be either manually typed in or generated, using the State editor. The State editor can be opened by clicking the Expand array list button. This way, the user can easily generate a Condition rule, as follows: Signal name - allows the user to select a Signal name for the Condition rule. Comparator - allows the user to select the logical operator to construct the Condition rule. Signal value - allows the user to add the Signal value, used to trigger the state condition.
	State# CSS class name	Sets the behavior of the element when the logged-in user doesn't belong to the project authorization indicated by the projectAuthorization property. In this case, the element can be either disabled or hidden.
	State# Symbolic text	The language-agnostic text (which is automatically translated) is displayed by the extension.
	State# Display state	Sets the component visibility and accessibility when the state evolution passed. The user can choose from the following options: Normal - the component will be displayed when the state evolution passed. Hidden - the component will be hidden when the state evolution passed. Disabled - the component will be displayed as disabled when the state evolution passed.
	State# Foreground	Sets the foreground color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Background	Sets the background color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Animation	Sets the component animation class when the state evolution passed. The user can select the animation class from the drop-down list options: Fade in, Fade out or Blink.
	Load from assets	Lists the State assets defined under the Assets management page, of the global actions area. A simple filtering mechanism is also provided to support the user to easily pinpoint the desired state asset. After selecting an asset from the list view, the user can click the Load button to apply it.
	Save to assets	Allows the user the possibility to save a state asset defined during the current session. In this view, the user can either click the Generate name button to set a name for the asset or type in the name in the designated field. By clicking the Apply button, the new state asset will be made available for further management actions in the Assets management page, of the global actions area. Also, the asset can be reused for other Component states.
Transform	Width	Sets the width of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixel value. The component width can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Height	Sets the height of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixel value. The component height can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Angle	Sets the rotation angle using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired degree value. The component angle can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Left	Specifies the X (horizontal) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component X coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Top	Specifies the Y (vertical) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component Y coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Disable flip	Disables any flip transformation for this component. This keeps the component in the default position even when its container is flipped.
	Horizontal flip	Flips the selected component horizontally.
	Vertical flip	Flips the selected component vertically.

Arrow

Abstract

Check out this article in order to learn more details about the i4designer Arrow component and the properties provided by it.

The i4designer Arrow component is a condition-based control that can display multiple states based on signal value changes.

The Arrow component

Category	Property	Description
Appearance	Dialog height	Sets the height of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Dialog wdth	Sets the width of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Preferred popover position	Sets the positioning of the Pipe vertical popover panel. The position can be selected from the drop-down list options: (default), top, left, and right.
Common	Name	The name of the component, visible in other Designer locations (such as Page explorer).
	Object ID	Sets the Object ID of the component. By defining an object ID for the control, it can be passed as SignalPrefix when using parameter passing in navigation. The value of the Object ID can be used via a placeholder [OID] in other properties of this extension. The placeholder is supported in all signal properties, symbolic text, and states. Example: Setpoint [OID]
	Tooltip text	Optional tooltip text, that will be shown on mouseover at runtime.
Configuration	Dialog header title	Allows the user to set the text of the dialog header title
	Draggable	Sets the capability to drag the component on the page surface for both Modal and Popover behaviors. By default, the property is set to False
	Page behavior	Sets the runtime behavior of the component, allowing the user to choose between Modal (modal dialog) and Popover (contextual dialog).
Security	System authorizations / Permissions	The system authorization required to display the component. If the logged in user does not have this system authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled for all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple System authorizations / Permissions, separated by comma (,). This property is named "System authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Permissions" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Project authorizations / Roles	The project authorization required for displaying the component. If the logged in user does not have this project authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled to all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple Project authorizations / Roles, separated by comma (,). This property is named "Project authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Role" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Security access behavior	Sets the behavior of the element to either disabled (grayed out) or hidden, when the logged in user doesn't meet the conditions imposed by the Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties. In case both Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties are set, the logged user needs to meet both conditions to be able to see and utilize the component, at run-time.
Layout	Layout mode	Sets the behavior of the component related to the page placement. The user can select the component layout from the options available in the drop-down list: Default, Dock top, Dock bottom, Dock left, Dock right, Stretched, Pin top left, Pin top center, Pin top right, Pin right middle, Pin bottom right, Pin bottom center, Pin bottom left, Pin left middle and Pin center.
Layout	Margin	Sets the margin of the component relative to the drawing board area. The supported values are the standard CSS values for the margin. The top, bottom, left and right values can either be typed in the main property field or by using the Margin editor. The Margin editor can be opened by clicking the Open button. The component's margins can be updated by setting the margin value and selecting the desired unit: Ems (em) - The em is a scalable unit. One em is equal to the current font size; Pixels (px) - Pixels are fixed-size units. One pixel is equal to one dot on the computer screen (the smallest division of a screen’s resolution). Percent (%) - The percent unit is much like the “em” unit. When using the Percent unit the component remains fully scalable for mobile devices and accessibility.
Navigation	Is external	Allows the possibility to set the link target to internal or external. If the property is set to False, a current project page can be set as a target. The user can select the project page for the Link property or manually type in the path pointing to it.
	Page parameters	Allows the possibility to add additional parameters for the navigation, by clicking the Add new item button. In order to see the list of items, the user can click on the Expand array list button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each item: Move up Move down Clone Remove item
	Page url	Sets the URL of the external or internal page, displayed at run-time within the Pipe vertical component. In case of an external URL, please make sure that the targeted website is either a locally hosted website or that the link is embeddable.
Effects	Opacity	Sets the opacity of the component. The Opacity values should be numbers from 0 to 1 representing the opacity of the component. When the component has a value of 0 the element is completely invisible; a value of 1 is completely opaque (solid). By default, the Component's opacity is set to value 1. Using the up / down arrows the user can control the opacity degree. By clicking the Open button the view is extended to display the Opacity slider.
	Shadow color	Sets the color of the component's shadow. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool.
	Shadow offset X	Sets the offset of the shadow on the horizontal axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow offset Y	Sets the offset of the shadow on the vertical axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow size	Sets the width of the component shadow. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
Palette	Stroke color	Sets the color of the component stroke, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS.
	Background color	Sets the background color of the component, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. Applying this property will overwrite the default CSS class.
	Dialog header background	Sets the background of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS.
	Dialog header foreground	Sets the foreground of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS.
Style	Stroke width	Sets the width of the element outline measured in pixels.
States	Current States	A component can have multiple states, each carrying its own set of properties. The user can add states, by clicking the Add new state button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each state: Move up Move down Clone state Remove state
	State Name	By setting the Name property, the respective state will inherit that name, making the States easier to read.
	State# Condition rule	The required rule for the extension to enter the state. The signal names must be always surrounded by percentage (%) characters, followed by logical operators and the Signal value. For example: %Setpoint 1% != 0 The Condition rule can be either manually typed in or generated, using the State editor. The State editor can be opened by clicking the Expand array list button. This way, the user can easily generate a Condition rule, as follows: Signal name - allows the user to select a Signal name for the Condition rule. Comparator - allows the user to select the logical operator to construct the Condition rule. Signal value - allows the user to add the Signal value, used to trigger the state condition.
	State# CSS class name	Sets the behavior of the element when the logged-in user doesn't belong to the project authorization indicated by the projectAuthorization property. In this case, the element can be either disabled or hidden.
	State# Symbolic text	The language-agnostic text (which is automatically translated) is displayed by the extension.
	State# Display state	Sets the component visibility and accessibility when the state evolution passed. The user can choose from the following options: Normal - the component will be displayed when the state evolution passed. Hidden - the component will be hidden when the state evolution passed. Disabled - the component will be displayed as disabled when the state evolution passed.
	State# Foreground	Sets the foreground color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Background	Sets the background color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Animation	Sets the component animation class when the state evolution passed. The user can select the animation class from the drop-down list options: Fade in, Fade out or Blink.
	Load from assets	Lists the State assets defined under the Assets management page, of the global actions area. A simple filtering mechanism is also provided to support the user to easily pinpoint the desired state asset. After selecting an asset from the list view, the user can click the Load button to apply it.
	Save to assets	Allows the user the possibility to save a state asset defined during the current session. In this view, the user can either click the Generate name button to set a name for the asset or type in the name in the designated field. By clicking the Apply button, the new state asset will be made available for further management actions in the Assets management page, of the global actions area. Also, the asset can be reused for other Component states.
Transform	Width	Sets the width of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixel value. The component width can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Height	Sets the height of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixel value. The component height can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Angle	Sets the rotation angle using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired degree value. The component angle can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Left	Specifies the X (horizontal) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component X coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Top	Specifies the Y (vertical) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component Y coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Disable flip	Disables any flip transformation for this component. This keeps the component in the default position even when its container is flipped.
	Horizontal flip	Flips the selected component horizontally.
	Vertical flip	Flips the selected component vertically.

Pointer

Abstract

Check out this article in order to learn more details about the i4designer Pointer component and the properties provided by it.

The i4designer Pointer component is a condition-based control that can display multiple states based on signal value changes.

The Pointer component

Category	Property	Description
Common	Name	The name of the component, visible in other Designer locations (such as Page explorer).
	Object ID	Sets the Object ID of the component. By defining an object ID for the control, it can be passed as SignalPrefix when using parameter passing in navigation. The value of the Object ID can be used via a placeholder [OID] in other properties of this extension. The placeholder is supported in all signal properties, symbolic text, and states. Example: Setpoint [OID]
	Tooltip text	Optional tooltip text, that will be shown on mouseover at runtime.
Appearance	Dialog height	Sets the height of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Dialog wdth	Sets the width of the dialog measured in pixels. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Preferred popover position	Sets the positioning of the Pipe vertical popover panel. The position can be selected from the drop-down list options: (default), top, left, and right.
Configuration	Dialog header title	Allows the user to set the text of the dialog header title
	Draggable	Sets the capability to drag the component on the page surface for both Modal and Popover behaviors. By default, the property is set to False
	Page behavior	Sets the runtime behavior of the component, allowing the user to choose between Modal (modal dialog) and Popover (contextual dialog).
Security	System authorizations / Permissions	The system authorization required to display the component. If the logged in user does not have this system authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled for all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple System authorizations / Permissions, separated by comma (,). This property is named "System authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Permissions" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Project authorizations / Roles	The project authorization required for displaying the component. If the logged in user does not have this project authorization, the component will not be visible or enabled (depending on the set Security access behavior). If the property is left empty, the component will be visible and enabled to all users. Further on, the user can also add multiple Project authorizations / Roles, separated by comma (,). This property is named "Project authorization" for projects created on i4scada platform. This property is named "Role" for projects created on i4connected platform.
	Security access behavior	Sets the behavior of the element to either disabled (grayed out) or hidden, when the logged in user doesn't meet the conditions imposed by the Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties. In case both Project authorization / Roles and System authorization / Permissions properties are set, the logged user needs to meet both conditions to be able to see and utilize the component, at run-time.
Layout	Layout mode	Sets the behavior of the component related to the page placement. The user can select the component layout from the options available in the drop-down list: Default, Dock top, Dock bottom, Dock left, Dock right, Stretched, Pin top left, Pin top center, Pin top right, Pin right middle, Pin bottom right, Pin bottom center, Pin bottom left, Pin left middle and Pin center.
Layout	Margin	Sets the margin of the component relative to the drawing board area. The supported values are the standard CSS values for the margin. The top, bottom, left and right values can either be typed in the main property field or by using the Margin editor. The Margin editor can be opened by clicking the Open button. The component's margins can be updated by setting the margin value and selecting the desired unit: Ems (em) - The em is a scalable unit. One em is equal to the current font size; Pixels (px) - Pixels are fixed-size units. One pixel is equal to one dot on the computer screen (the smallest division of a screen’s resolution). Percent (%) - The percent unit is much like the “em” unit. When using the Percent unit the component remains fully scalable for mobile devices and accessibility.
Navigation	Is external	Allows the possibility to set the link target to internal or external. If the property is set to False, a current project page can be set as a target. The user can select the project page for the Link property or manually type in the path pointing to it.
	Page parameters	Allows the possibility to add additional parameters for the navigation, by clicking the Add new item button. In order to see the list of items, the user can click on the Expand array list button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each item: Move up Move down Clone Remove item
	Page url	Sets the URL of the external or internal page, displayed at run-time within the Pipe vertical component. In case of an external URL, please make sure that the targeted website is either a locally hosted website or that the link is embeddable.
Palette	Dialog header background	Sets the background of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS
Palette	Dialog header foreground	Sets the foreground of the dialog header, either by manually typing in the HEX color code or by using the color picker tool. As the component colors are injected by the default CSS, changing the color will overwrite the CSS
Effects	Opacity	Sets the opacity of the component. The Opacity values should be numbers from 0 to 1 representing the opacity of the component. When the component has a value of 0 the element is completely invisible; a value of 1 is completely opaque (solid). By default, the Component's opacity is set to value 1. Using the up / down arrows the user can control the opacity degree. By clicking the Open button the view is extended to display the Opacity slider.
	Shadow color	Sets the color of the component's shadow. The user can either manually type in the HEX color code or use the color picker tool.
	Shadow offset X	Sets the offset of the shadow on the horizontal axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow offset Y	Sets the offset of the shadow on the vertical axis. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
	Shadow size	Sets the width of the component shadow. The default value can be increased or decreased, either by manually typing in the desired value or by using the up and down arrows.
Style	Stroke width	Sets the width of the element outline measured in pixels.
States	Current States	A component can have multiple states, each carrying its own set of properties. The user can add states, by clicking the Add new state button. Furthermore, the following actions are available for each state: Move up Move down Clone state Remove state
	State Name	By setting the Name property, the respective state will inherit that name, making the States easier to read.
	State# Condition rule	The required rule for the extension to enter the state. The signal names must be always surrounded by percentage (%) characters, followed by logical operators and the Signal value. For example: %Setpoint 1% != 0 The Condition rule can be either manually typed in or generated, using the State editor. The State editor can be opened by clicking the Expand array list button. This way, the user can easily generate a Condition rule, as follows: Signal name - allows the user to select a Signal name for the Condition rule. Comparator - allows the user to select the logical operator to construct the Condition rule. Signal value - allows the user to add the Signal value, used to trigger the state condition.
	State# CSS class name	Sets the behavior of the element when the logged-in user doesn't belong to the project authorization indicated by the projectAuthorization property. In this case, the element can be either disabled or hidden.
	State# Symbolic text	The language-agnostic text (which is automatically translated) is displayed by the extension.
	State# Display state	Sets the component visibility and accessibility when the state evolution passed. The user can choose from the following options: Normal - the component will be displayed when the state evolution passed. Hidden - the component will be hidden when the state evolution passed. Disabled - the component will be displayed as disabled when the state evolution passed.
	State# Foreground	Sets the foreground color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Background	Sets the background color of the button. Applying this property will override the default CSS class.
	State# Animation	Sets the component animation class when the state evolution passed. The user can select the animation class from the drop-down list options: Fade in, Fade out or Blink.
	Load from assets	Lists the State assets defined under the Assets management page, of the global actions area. A simple filtering mechanism is also provided to support the user to easily pinpoint the desired state asset. After selecting an asset from the list view, the user can click the Load button to apply it.
	Save to assets	Allows the user the possibility to save a state asset defined during the current session. In this view, the user can either click the Generate name button to set a name for the asset or type in the name in the designated field. By clicking the Apply button, the new state asset will be made available for further management actions in the Assets management page, of the global actions area. Also, the asset can be reused for other Component states.
Transform	Width	Sets the width of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixel value. The component width can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Height	Sets the height of the component using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired pixel value. The component height can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Angle	Sets the rotation angle using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired degree value. The component angle can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Left	Specifies the X (horizontal) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component X coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Top	Specifies the Y (vertical) coordinate of the component, on the grid, using the up and down arrows to increase and decrease, or by manually typing the desired value. The component Y coordinate can also be adjusted directly on the design surface by means of mouse manipulation.
	Disable flip	Disables any flip transformation for this component. This keeps the component in the default position even when its container is flipped.
	Horizontal flip	Flips the selected component horizontally.
	Vertical flip	Flips the selected component vertically.

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