16.6.3 System Settings [Input Equipment] Settings Guide - Numpad

Enable Numpad

Defines whether to use the EZ Numpad.

Input Mode

This is used to select how the EZ Numpad is used.

Operates as a keypad for entering numeric values and characters. It can be used only when parts such as data displays are in the input wait state.

Cannot be used as function keys.

Operates as function keys.

Cannot be used as a numeric keypad.

The display unit will automatically switch between the numeric key input and function key input. It will switch to the numeric keypad input only when parts such as data displays are in the input wait state.

Global Functions Settings

Used when setting a global function key which is common to all screens on EZ Numpad.

Use [Global Functions] to assign a function to any key.

Base Screen

Used when setting a local function key which can be used in the specified screen only on the EZ Numpad.

The [Open Screen] dialog box appears. Specify the screen where the local function key will be used.

Create Print Label

Used when creating print data for function key labels that will be applied to the EZ Numpad.

Opens the [Create Print Label] dialog box.

Label Image

The setting in [Display Text] etc. will be used as button image. You cannot set up labels for control keys.

Font

Click and specify the [Font name], [Font style], [Size], and [Font set] to used in the [Font] dialog box.

  • The properties you can define (Style, Size, and Font Set), vary based on fonts.

  • The specified font is used for all buttons.

Display Text

Enter the text that you want to display on the button selected in [Label Image].

Aligning

Select the display position of the button selected in [Label Image].

Text Color

Select the text color of the button selected in [Label Image].

Copy Format to All Buttons

Copies the [Alignment] and [Text Color] settings of the button that was selected in [Label Image] to all buttons.

Data Output

The [Save As] dialog box opens. Save the settings specified in the [Create Print Label] dialog box.

File Type

Select a file format from [Bit Map File (*.bmp)] or [JPEG File (*.jpg)].

Resolution

Select resolution from [300 dpi (1748 x 1240 pixels)], [200 dpi (1165 x 826 pixels)], [150 dpi (874 x 620 pixels)], [100 dpi (582 x 413 pixels)], or [75 dpi (437 x 310 pixels)].

Setting Function Keys

Add

Click to set a switch part to the function key.

Parts ID

Displays the Parts ID. You can change the Parts ID in the associated set up screen.

Comment

The comment for each Part can be up to 20 characters. You can change the comment in the associated set up screen.