Working with the Master Layer in the Graphics Editor
How do I work with a Master Layer in the Graphics Editor?
The Master Layer acts as a background layer for all graphics, so that you no longer have to manage separate backgrounds for every Metasys UI graphic on your site. The Master Layer typically contains a company logo, background images or colors, and common data, including outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity.
To create or edit a Master Layer:
- Click the pencil button in the upper-right corner of the Master Layer graphic preview. The Master Layer graphic opens in the Graphics Editor.
- Click the layer button to open the Layer panel. Add a background image. Add additional layers for any elements, images, or symbols you would like to add to the Master Layer graphic.
- Add any elements, images, or symbols.
- Click the chain button to bind elements and symbols to explicit points. Binding to aliased points is not supported in the Master Layer graphic.
- Click SAVE. The Master Layer graphic preview opens in the Graphics Manager.
To edit an existing Master Layer, follow the same steps.
What is the Master Layer behavior (toggle and check box)?
The following table describes the behavior of the Master Layer behavior in the Graphics Editor,
Graphics Manager preview, and the Graphics widget
(viewer), and the Graphics widget Layers panel.
| Setting in Layers Panel for Metasys UI Graphic | Graphics Editor | Graphics Manager Preview | Graphics Widget (Viewer) | Graphics Widget Layers Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toggle On Check box Selected |
displayed | displayed | displayed | displayed |
| Toggle Off Check box Deselected |
not displayed | not displayed | not displayed | not displayed |
| Toggle On Check box Deselected |
not displayed | not displayed | not displayed | displayed |
| Toggle Off Check box Selected |
displayed | not displayed | not displayed | not displayed |
How do I hide the Master Layer in the graphic while editing the graphic?
To hide the Master Layer in the graphic while editing the graphic:
- Click the layer button.
- Deselect the Master Layer check box.