Tags Window

The Tags window displays all of the tags and $ functions currently registered in the In-Sight ViDi adapter. Tags are named variables, and the data stored in a tag can be accessed and shared throughout the application. The $ functions are system calls that are used to invoke actions within the subsystems of the application.

  • The following icon denotes a tag:
  • The following icon denotes a $ function:

To display the Tags window, either click the Tags tab of the Job Browser, or click View > Tags in the Menu Bar.

The Filter by Name text box can be used to help quickly locate the desired tag.

Fields Description
Address Specifies the tag or $ function's unique name.
Value The current value of the tag.
Type The tag's data type.
R/O Specifies whether or not the tag value is Read only.
Comment Any additional information about the tag.