Graphics+ Graphics

What are Graphics+ graphics?

Graphics+ graphics provide a visual representation of the monitored systems, including your HVAC systems and floor plan layouts, which enable you to quickly check the status of system symbols and recognize unusual system conditions. You can create and edit Graphics+ graphics using the Graphic Generation Tool. You can save Graphics+ graphics to your computer or save them directly to a supported Metasys host, such as a Site Director, supervisory engine, or an SCT archive. To associate Graphics+ graphics to a space or equipment, the Graphics+ graphic must be saved to the Metasys host.

Graphics+ graphics are converted at runtime when viewed in the Metasys UI.

Note: Due to the implementation of the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2), a U.S. security standard for hardware, software, and firmware solutions, at Metasys Release 11.0, you can no longer send graphical updates directly to the server with the Graphics Generation Tool (GGT). As a workaround, send the graphical updates to SCT and then perform a download or sync to the device.

How do I create or edit Graphics+ graphics?

You can create and edit Graphics+ graphics using the Graphics Generation Tool (GGT). The GGT is a stand-alone software application that runs on a computer with a supported Microsoft Windows operating system. You use the tool to build the graphical representations of the monitored and controlled equipment in the facility.

For general information about the GGT, refer to Graphics+ Product Bulletin (LIT-12011698). For more information about creating and editing Graphics+ graphics, refer to Graphic Generation Tool Help (LIT-12011697) and Graphics+ Style Guide Help (LIT-12011705).

What Graphics+ graphics can I view in the Graphics widget?

You can view any Graphics+ graphics, including floor plan graphics, air handler graphics, equipment graphics, and plant graphics. You can also view Graphics+ graphics with custom behaviors. All Graphic Enterprise Library (GEL) elements within Graphics+ graphics are viewable, except the Room Control Module and the Trend Module, in the Metasys UI.

Some Graphics+ graphics created in the GGT version 1.1 or 1.2 have viewing issues in the Metasys UI. For Graphics+ graphics created in the GGT version 1.1 or 1.2, you may need to open and save those graphics in the GGT version 1.3. If you do not have the GGT version 1.3 or your branch configured your graphics, contact your local Johnson Controls branch representative.

What features of the Graphics+ graphics are not supported in the Metasys UI?

Some of the features of Graphics+ graphics are not converted or functional when viewing the graphics in the Metasys UI.

The following features are not supported at the current release of Metasys UI:

When saving Graphics+ graphics to the Metasys Host in the Graphics Generation Tool, do not save the graphic under the Site object. We recommend saving the graphics in a folder. Graphics saved under the Site object do not appear in the Metasys UI or Metasys UI Offline.
Trend Module
Right-click triggers for Custom Behaviors
Show Command Dialog Custom Behavior
Navigation to an external, mailto, or .exe files
Color opacity set using the Appearance > Opacity slider in the GGT
Color gradients for the following symbol types: HVAC Pumps, Pipes, Art Canvas (background), and Advanced Value Box
Radial gradients

What features of the Graphics+ graphics display differently in the Metasys UI than in SMP or SCT?

Some of the features of Graphics+ graphics appear differently in the Metasys UI than in SMP or SCT.

For example, the following appear differently in the Metasys UI:

In Microsoft Edge, tooltips for Room Control Modules and other similar symbols may not appear consistently when a tooltip exceeds 55 characters with no special characters or spaces separating the alphanumeric characters. To resolve this issue, you may enter special characters to force line breaks in the tooltip or do not allow tooltips to exceed 55 characters.
For shapes drawn in the art canvas using the GGT version 1.2 library tools, the fill color displays on all overlap objects (looks different than in the SMP). However, for shapes drawn in the art canvas using the GGT version 1.3 library tools, the fill color displays as it does in the SMP.
Expand and collapse for the Key Data Module works only when tapping or clicking the expand or collapse button.
Some types of supported gradients (for example, linear gradients). Also, for gradients with multiple colors applied to some pipes and pumps, the first color applied only appears.
Key Data Item highlighting
Key Data Module is not movable
Equipment notifications have new icons instead of the equipment notification marquee that displays the status
Figure: Equipment Notification in SMP (Left) and Metasys UI (Right)

Table 1. Equipment Notification Icons in *Metasys* UI
Icon	Description
	Equipment is in an alarm state. If multiple alarms are present, the alarms are listed.
	Equipment is locked out.
	Equipment is in maintenance.

In certain instances when text does not appear or if it appears cut off in the Metasys UI converted Graphics+ graphic, you may need to resize the text box by a few pixels in the GGT before viewing the graphic in the Metasys UI again. After resizing the text box, saving the graphic, and displaying the graphic in the Metasys UI, text box width is not 100% accurate or displayed the same as in SMP or SCT.

For CAD drawings and some symbols and elements of graphics with AUTO height and width settings display with missing data or appear smaller than desired. To resolve this issue, manually resize the CAD drawing, symbol, or element of the graphic so that the height and width are numeric values and not AUTO.

For pipes color accuracy, there may be slight differences in appearance on computer platforms and tablet and phone platforms.

Do I need Microsoft Silverlight® installed to view Graphics+ graphics in Metasys UI?

No. To view Graphics+ graphics in the Metasys UI, you do not need to install Microsoft Silverlight.

Do the Graphics+ graphics display current data values in the Graphics widget?

Yes. Graphics+ graphic elements that support current data values display the current data values of the bound points in the Metasys UI.

Can I command from the Graphics+ graphics in the Graphics widget?

Yes. Graphics+ graphic elements that support commanding allow you to command the points bound to equipment configured for the Metasys UI. For example, you can tap or left-click on an Inline Command Box, Key Data Item, or Advanced Value Box and the Command view opens allowing you to command the point.

Note: Only left-click or tapping is supported for commanding on Graphics+ graphics. Also, you can only command present value points.

For points not configured to the Metasys UI, you cannot command the points. However, the Command view opens and you can view the point information.

Note: If the Command view does not open, you are not authorized to command the bound point.

Can I view aliased Graphics+ graphics from a Graphics+ graphics in the Graphics widget?

Yes. Aliases to other graphics that are associated with equipment configured Metasys UI are supported. However, aliases for Metasys items (for example, AV, BV, or MV points) are not supported. Refer to the Graphic Generation Tool Help (LIT-12011697).

Why does the text or elements in a grouping in a Graphics+ graphic cut off when viewing the graphic in Metasys UI?

For grouped elements in a Graphics+ graphic, if text or an element are not within the canvas boundary of the grouped elements, the text or element is cut off when viewing the graphic in the Metasys UI. This is a limitation in the Graphic Generation Tool (GGT). To ensure your Graphics+ graphics appear as desired, ensure all text and elements are grouped within the canvas boundary of grouped elements.

Where can I find more information about Graphics+ graphics?

The following table lists the related documents for Graphics+ graphics.

Table 2. Graphics+ Graphics related documentation
For Information on	See Document
Using the Graphic Generation Tool and Creating Graphics+ Graphics	Graphic Generation Tool Help (LIT-12011697)
Best Practices for Creating Graphics+ Graphics	Graphics+ Style Guide Help (LIT-12011705)
Viewing Characteristics and Behavior of Graphics+ Graphic Elements	Graphics+ Runtime Help (LIT-12011708)
Associating Graphics with Spaces and Equipment	Metasys UI Technical Bulletin (LIT-12012115)