Show Effect

How do I add the Show effect?

To add the Show effect to a shape, symbol, element of a symbol, or an image:
  1. Click in the Behavior Name field to add a name. Click the tick button.
  2. Click to select the Show effect.
  3. Configure the Show effect.
    Figure: Show Effect


    • Configure the Fade in setting. The Fade in setting is the time in milliseconds for the shape, symbol, element of a symbol or an image to reappear.
    • Configure the Fade out setting. The Fade out setting is the time in milliseconds for the shape, symbol, element of a symbol or an image to disappear.

    Click Next.

  4. Select a trigger. See Working with Triggers.
  5. Add a rule. Rules are optional unless a Value Change trigger is used for the Custom Behavior. See Working with Rules.
  6. Click SAVE.
Figure: Completed Show Effect Example


What are the use cases for using the Show effect?

The Show effect can be used to show a shape, symbol, element of a symbol, or an image if the point bound is in alarm. The Show effect works best when configured with an additional Hide effect custom behavior. An example of a high level configuration on a shape, symbol, element of a symbol or image would be:
  • A behavior configured to with a Value Change trigger, the Show effect, and a rule, such that if the point value does or does not equal a given state or value the shape, symbol, element of a symbol or image is hidden
  • A behavior configured to with a Value Change trigger, the Hide effect, and a rule, such that if the point value does or does not equal a given state or value the shape, symbol, element of a symbol or image is hidden

What can I apply the Show effect to?

You can apply the Hide effect to any shape, symbol, element of a symbol, or image. However, you cannot apply the Show effect to the Room Control Module and the Status Summary symbols.