For the visualization and manipulation of process data and states, VBASE uses several field types with different properties. They can be linked to process variables and display their contents in different ways, depending on the field type.
Analog barsFor displaying and manipulating of variables in the form of a size modifying bar.
Application quitTerminates the project during runtime.
ASCII character stringRepresents the values of one or more associated process variables as an ASCII string or allows them to be entered.
CallStarts programs of third parties at runtime or is used to link addresses.
LabelFor labeling elements within the process picture.
Picture formatThis system field type is used to position the entire application on the monitor.
Bit switchDisplay and change the lowest bit of several process variables.
DB-ControlEnables and controls connections within the VBASE database interface.
DB-ReportTo output information from the database.
Decimal fieldFor displaying or manipulating process variables as decimal values.
Form / Color switchDepending on the process variable, even-colored surfaces are colored with a predefined color.
GaugeDisplays process variables in the form of a rotating pointer.
Line animationRepresents a range of variables as a graphical animation.
Line diagramRepresents a range of variables as a graphical line.
Line writerMany possibilities for the display and logging of measured values and data.
MediaThe media field is used to integrate media of various formats into the projects. The Media field also integrates live images from video cameras into the project.
Reporting statisticsUsed to call the reporting statistics via the user interface.
Message textTo display texts depending on the content (value) of a variable.
MenuTo navigate to other process pictures within the project.
Menu switchCombination of the field types menu and switch. Can take up to 8 different states.
Pro-FormatFormatted protocols are created with the fields of the pro format, e.g. for printer output.
Protocol blockThe protocol block is used for fast, block-wise recording of data. For instance, for recording measured values.
ReportDisplays the content of the report field and the reporting statistics in the form of a list, table or graphical statistics.
RecipeRecipes can be loaded, saved or deleted from the user interface using the recipe field type. The fields must be assigned to a recipe level.
SwitchThe switch is used for status display or for changing states. Depending on the assigned process variables, up to 8 different texts or symbols are displayed.
SkalaAdds size and dimensions to the Line writer field.
Symbol animationFor the presentation of moving elements. Depending on the process variables, variable symbols are displayed in size and position.
System functionsEnables the call of status information and functions integrated into VBASE (e.g. screen cleaning, user management, etc.)
TableUsed to display and select large amounts of data using a table.
Key transferSends keyboard shortcuts to third-party applications.
ButtonFor activating a bit within an assigned variable in the push mode and for status display.
Text reportTo display message logs, log files, etc. in the form of text files. Can be controlled by a coupled remotesystem.
Ratio-DiagramShows the ratio of several values to each other as a ring, cake or bar graph.
TimeAllows you to view and enter data in the time format.
Time barRepresents a complete day (24h) as a time bar and can contain definitions for switching points and switching states.