Display variables

Bind a property of a graphic object to a predefined Display variable to configure the screen of the HMI device. For example, bind to the Brightness variable to specify the brightness level of the display of the HMI device. To bind to a variable, see Create dynamic links.

The Display category in the Dynamic Link browser displays the variables related to the HMI device screen.

Table 1. Display variables
Variable Type Definition Read or Write Reboot Required
Brightness UInt32 Display brightness of the HMI device screen (1-10) Read/Write Reboot not required
Vertical resolution UInt32 Vertical resolution of the HMI device display in pixels Read-only Reboot not required
Horizontal resolution UInt32 Horizontal resolution of the HMI device display in pixels Ready-only Reboot not required
Scale UInt32 Zoom level of the display (50-200) Read/Write Reboot required
Orientation UInt32 Orientation of the display:

0 = Landscape

1 = Portrait

2 = Portrait flipped

Read/Write Reboot required