Session nodes

The {Session} alias points to the Session node for the current runtime session. FactoryTalk Optix Studio automatically creates dynamic links with the nodes inside of the Session node.

Session nodes include:
Node Description

Groups
Groups can be defined and used in the project. Each group displays a value:

  • 0. The current user is a member of the group.

  • 1. The current user is not a member of the group.

MeasurementUnits
List of the available amounts. Each amount has properties based on the locale:

  • Description. Description of the unit of measure, such as Celsius.

  • DisplayName. Symbol of the unit of measure, such as °C.

  • UnitId. Unit of measure ID according to OPC UA.

Locale

Array of session locale IDs. This node specifies all of the locales supported by the user interface.

User
Properties for the user:

  • LocaleIds. The IDs of the user locale.

    • Domain. The AD domain of the current user.

Roles Roles can be defined and used in the project. Each role displays a value:

  • 0. The current user is a member of the role.

  • 1. The current user is not a member of the role.