Create a Kiln object

Object properties will be used to generate interface elements automatically.

  1. Create the Kiln object:
    1. In Project view, right-click Model and select New > Object.
    2. Hover-over the object, select Edit, and enter Kiln.
  2. Create five Kiln variables:
    1. In Properties, create five variables by selecting Add at the top and selecting Variable.
    2. Rename the variables, by hovering over each variable, selecting Edit, and entering:

      • Address

      • Enabled

      • Image

      • SetPoint

      • Temperature

  3. Configure the Motor variables types:
    Tip: Graphical objects are created based on the variables types.
    1. Next to Address, select Int32 and select String.
    2. Next to Enabled, select Int32 and select Boolean.
    3. Next to Image, select Int32 and select ResourceUri.
      Tip: If you do not see the required option, select the Show all checkbox.
    4. Next to Temperature, select Int32 and select Float.
  4. Set the Kiln variables values:
    1. Set the Address variable value to 192.168.0.1.
    2. Set the Image variable value to %PROJECTDIR%\A1_Boiler.svg.
    3. Set the SetPoint variable value to 100.
    4. Set the Temperature variable value to 27.3.