Hi. For my HMI in PLCnext Engineer, I am trying to create a pop up of a number pad when someone needs to input the value of a variable by clicking on the text itself. Where is the option to create this type of pop up?
Hello!
Try HMI_Object\Dynamics\ActionOnClick\OpenDialog or Dynamics\ActionOnData\OpenDialog.
There is no standard faceplate for such dialog, you have to create it yourself. Also, it could be a little bit tricky, to make it work properly.
There was a conversation about this a while back:
Forum - PLCnext Community PLCnext Community There is a github project linked in the last message in that thread.
I think there used to be a corresponding Makers Blog post on the old website, but it seems that ony a couple of pictures remain:
https://www.plcnext-community.net/makersblog/on-screen-keypad-with-plcnext-engineer-ehmi/
Those pictures should give an idea of what Loren’s solution looks like.
Dear Martin,
Thank you for great example.
I hope, that one day scripting will appear on the HMI side, and it will be possible to organize this functionality with less plc-side engagement.
Best regards.