Operating Multiple Objects

Multiple objects can be commanded or engineered using multi-select.

To select a number of non-adjacent objects:

  1. Select the first object using the mouse.
  1. Press the CTRL key and hold it.
  1. Select all other desired objects using the mouse.

To select a range of adjacent objects:

  1. Select the beginning of your range of objects using the mouse.
  1. Press the SHIFT key and hold it.
  1. Select the end of your range of objects using the mouse.
Information

NOTE:
Limitations for selected objects are 250 items for commanding.

Commanding Multiple Objects in the Operation Tab

  • The objects must be of the same object type, such as analog input. If different object types are selected, in the Operation tab, the message No properties (different properties) displays.
  1. In System Browser, select Management View.
  1. Select the objects you want to change.
  1. In the Operation tab, select the properties that you want to command.
  • If the properties have different values, they are displayed with an asterisk (*) but can be commanded.
  1. (Optional) Click the icon to display detailed information about the selected data points.
  1. Do one of the following:
  • Change the value and click Send or Change.
  • Click a command button to execute the respective function.
  • Only objects properties that have been changed will be logged in the Activity Log database.