ShortCut Data Information (on selected platforms)

A data element that is to be used by ShortCut should be a "non-primitive" data element in ProMod-PLUS. Any data element to which you assign a datatype is regarded by ShortCut as a primitive data element. That is, the refinement of that data element (its data definition) will be ignored by ShortCut.

If you want to specify a datatype for this data element, click on the "Datatype" box. Remember that this data element will then be regarded by ShortCut as a primitive data element.

To specify the datatype select one of the following:

Integer Integer.

Float Floating point number.

Fixed Length String A string of fixed length. The length can be between 1 and 255 characters. Enter the length of the string in the field.

Expandable String String of variable length (up to 255 characters).

Date Type for date and time.

Time Interval Type which represents a period of elapsed time.

Enumeration Type A list of alternatives, for example: On, Off, Standby, Running.

If you have specified a datatype for this data element you can also give it an initial value. Click on the "Init value" box and enter the initial value. The value must be compatible with the specified datatype. For example, if the data element is of enumeration type, the initial value must be one of the enumerated values.

If you want to define a passive behavior for this Flow, click on the "passive" box. This means that if the Flow gets a new value it will not trigger the Node it is connected to.

Click on OK to store the settings; otherwise click on Cancel.