The gauge symbol is a graphical element used to visually represent a measurement, value, or level within a predefined range, which can be configured statically or through AF. It resembles a meter with a needle that points to a specific position on the gauge scale. The position of the needle indicates the current value of the measured parameter. Gauge symbols are commonly used to quickly convey information about metrics, such as temperature, speed and progress.
Starting the Control
To start the control click on the “Assets” button in the upper left corner of the PI Vision display.
In the upper part select “weruGauge” by clicking on it.
Afterwards the desired attribute from the asset tree could be added to the display via drag and drop. The Gauge control appears on the display and can be used.
Configuration
With a right click on the control in the upper area there is the possibility to press "Configure". Thereby the configuration tile appears.
There you can configure the minimal and maximal value of the Gauge.
When activating the checkbox “Get Min and Max from AF”, the Gauge sets the limits based on the “Minimum” and “Maximum” Limits which are set in AF for the attribute.
Text Configuration
The Text section in the configuration pane allows the user to configure a variety of settings with regards to text, like title, font sizes and text colors.
Font Size
The Font Size can be adjusted by setting a whole number.
Text Color
The text color is set automatically by default. depending on the background color of the display. If the background color is bright, the text color is set to black, if the background color is dark, the text color is white.
By disabling the checkbox “Use Automatic Text Color” a new color picker pops up below the checkbox allowing the user to specify a custom text color.
Title
The checkbox “Show Title” can be checked to enable the title and set further options:
Title: The title that is shown in the symbol
Title Font Size: The font size of the title
Title Color: Only available, if “Use Automatic Text Color” is disabled. Allows to set a custom text color for the title
Removing the Control
Before removing the control it is necessary to switch into edit mode (Icon in the upper right corner). Thereafter it is possible to click on the control and press the delete key to remove the control.