connectedShapes()

Sets graphics objects where the function dpConnect() is active to a particular color for a certain time. All graphics objects that are connected to DPs are therefore displayed.

Synopsis

int connectedShapes(string module, string panel)

Parameter

Parameter explanation /display
module name of the module
panel name of the panel

Return Value

In the event of an error -1

Errors

Missing arguments

Description

Sets graphics objects where the function dpConnect() is active to a particular color for a certain time. The function also works with invisible graphics objects (visible = FALSE). color and duration [ms] of the color change must be defined in the config file. Default values are red, and 2 [s]

[ui]

connectedShapesColor = "[20,30,40]"

connectedShapesTimeOut = 3000

Example

main()
{
  connectedShapes(myModuleName(), myPanelName());
  //shows objects that are connected
}

Assignment

Graphics functions

Availability

UI