Symbol

Symbol (Symbol Object)

The Symbol object provides access to Wise SCADA’s extensive vector graphics library. It is used to insert pre-made industrial drawings—such as motors, valves, pipes, tanks, and icons—into your project.
Because these objects are vector-based (SVG), their image quality remains pristine without pixelation, regardless of how much they are scaled up or down.

How to Add?

  1. Drag and drop the Symbol object onto the workspace.
  2. The Symbol Dialog (Symbol Library) window will open automatically the moment you drop the object.
  3. Select your desired category and symbol from this window, then click the OK button to add it to the screen.

Detailed Information: Please visit the Symbol Dialog Window page for categories, search features, and detailed usage tips regarding the symbol library.

Properties Panel – Key Properties

This panel determines how the symbol behaves at Runtime.

Events

  • Mouse Down / Mouse Up
    • Allows you to use symbols as if they were interactive buttons.

Visible

  • Binds the visibility of the symbol to a condition.

Enable

  • Controls whether the symbol is clickable. When in a Passive (Disabled) state, Mouse Down events do not function.

Advanced Panel – Key Properties

This panel is used to modify or fine-tune the symbol after it has been added to the screen.

Symbol (Changing the Symbol)

  • Wizard
    • This is the most important feature. Clicking the button next to it reopens the Symbol Dialog window.
  • Usage
    • If you wish to replace an added symbol (e.g., a Green Motor) with another (e.g., a Red Motor), you do not need to delete and re-add it. Simply select the new symbol via the Wizard; the existing size and position settings are preserved.
Tip: Symbol vs. Image (PictureBox)
  • Symbol: These are vector drawings internal to the Wise SCADA library. They scale without quality loss, have small file sizes, and are fully compatible with the system.
  • PictureBox: These are external images (.jpg, .png) you upload. They may appear pixelated or blurry if resized significantly.

Recommendation: It is always recommended to use the Symbol object for industrial drawings.

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