Draw and Configure a String Command Control

The following is just one way to draw and configure the String command control to command from within a graphic.

  1. You have reviewed or completed the Preparing to Create Controls to Command Objects workflow.
  1. To create a new command control element on your graphic, from the File menu, select New Graphic .
  2. Click Command Control , and draw a rectangular shape on the canvas.
  3. The undefined element displays on the canvas.
  4. From the Property View (Command Control Properties), expand the Command Control properties, and from the Control Type drop-down menu, select String.
    • String displays in the command control element.
  5. In the Parameter Name field, type the data point’s Parameter name obtained from the Models and Functions Command Configuration table. This field is case-sensitive. This property will be the same Parameter property later defined in the Command and Navigation section for each control.
    • For this example, type: Value.
  6. To configure the String Command Control properties, do the following:
    • Minimum Length: Enter the minimum number of allowable characters.
    • Maximum Length: Enter the maximum number of allowable characters.