16.5.1 Procedure - Setting Up Functions on the EZ Numpad

If you want to setup functions on EZ Numpad keys, do the following:

1. Configure the EZ Numpad in the [System Settings] node's [Input Equipment].
   Configuring EZ Numpad

2. Assign a part to a numeric/text key on the EZ Numpad.
   Assigning Parts

3. Create labels for EZ Numpad.
   Create Print Label

This section explains how to assign global function keys.

Configuring EZ Numpad

1. From the [Project] menu, select [System Settings] and [Input Equipment], then click the [Numpad] tab.
   

2. If you want to use the EZ Numpad for function keys only, select [Use function keys].

Assigning Parts

1. In the [Input Equipment] - [Numpad] tab, click [Global Functions Settings].
   

   

   • If you want to set up local function keys, click [Base Screen] and set function keys.

2. Double-click [TE1] to open [Functions].

   

   • Function setting [TE1] is a setting for the "F1" key in the EZ Numpad.

3. The following screen appears. Click [Add].
   Select [Switch Lamp] and add parts ID.
   

4. Double click the added parts ID to open the Switch setting screen.

5. Set the switch to assign to a function key and click [OK].

   

   • See the following for information on setting up Switches.
     10. Switches Switches

6. Click [Close] to exit the function settings dialog box.

   

   • Function keys display in black text when they have operations set up.

   • You can acknowledge function key operations during simulation.

Create Print Label

1. Creates print label. You can print it on a label (clear film) and apply to an EZ Numpad.
   In the [Input Equipment] - [Numpad] tab, click [Create Print Label].
   

2. Select a font in [Select Font].

   

   • The selected font is used for all switches.

3. In [Label Image], choose a key for which you want to enter text and enter the text in [Display Text].

4. Select [Alignment] and [Text Color] respectively.

5. Click [Data Output].

6. In the dialog box that appears, select a file format from the [Save as type]. You can select [Bit Map File (*.bmp)] or [JPEG File (*.jpg)].

7. From [Resolution], select the resolution for the output file, and save in a desired location.