Can Parameters be used on Global Objects in RS View ME / SE?

Yes, this is possible and it can be very helpful when there are many objects needed on various screens that are the same, but link to different devices.

When creating a new object or groups of objects in a global object window, right click the item and select 'Global Object Parameter Definitions'. This will bring up a dialog box with the following headings: Name, Description.

Under Name, list the parameters and under Description Give a brief explanation. See example below (you must have the # symbol before a number):

 Name             Description
 #1               PLC Pointer
 #2               Device Type
 #3              Device Number

Ensure that all linked tags and expressions in the global object contain the generic parameter names. A search and replace can be helpful (CTRL-R) to complete this task.

Example of a tag with parameters: ::[#1]Device_#2_#3.Current_Position

Save you global object with a descriptive name. Copy the new global object and paste it into a Graphics Display. Right click on the object and select Global Object Parameter Values. When this window opens up, under the Value column, enter the required information (eg. #1 = MCP, #2 = Valve, #3 = 023.

This will now point the tag above to;

::[MCP]Device_Valve_023.Current_Position