12.7.2 Window - Word Action / Basic

Window Control Address

Specify the word address to control the Window.
This can be set to either a connecting device (e.g. PLC) address or a display unit's internal device address (System Data Area).

 

Window Specification

Select the method to display the Window.

Constant

Set the Window Number

Address

Four consecutive words are used starting from [Window Control Address], the Window Number and position are stored and designated indirectly.

Window Number

Shows the address ([Window Control Address] + 1) that defines which Window to display.

Window Display Position (X Coordinate/Y Coordinate)

Displays the address that stores the window position. The X Coordinate: [Window Control Address] + 2. The Y Coordinate: [Window Control Address] + 3.
This stores the coordinates of the Window's top-left corner.

  • The following positions are the starting coordinate point when a display unit's orientation is set to [Portrait].

    • Display units except GP-4100 Series: Bottom-left of the screen (0,0)

    • GP-4100 Series: Top-right of the screen (0,0)

    For more details, please refer to the following.
    3.9.1 Restrictions for Screen Display

Data Type

Select the type of data to store in the address from [Bin] or [BCD].

Window Number

Specify the number of the Window to display. The setting range is from 1 to 2000.

Window Screen Number

Display a list of the Windows. The [Window Number] will be automatically input by selecting the screen.