To set up the physical keypad buttons on a PanelView terminal to open specific display screens, you need to use a "Goto Display" button object configured in FactoryTalk View Studio linked to a key press or defined as a global object.
Configuration Steps
- Open the display graphic: In FactoryTalk View Studio , open your target graphic screen where you want to place the navigation button.
- Select the Goto Display object: Go to the Objects menu, select Button, and choose Goto Display. Place the button on your workspace.
- Open properties: Double-click the new button or right-click it and choose Properties.
- Assign the target screen: In the General or Navigation tab, find the Display name field and select the desired destination screen from the drop-down list of your project displays.
- Map to a keypad button (F-Key): If your PanelView 1000 has physical function keys (like F1 through F10), assign the key label or configure the shortcut key behavior in the button properties under the Key Assignment or general settings tab so pressing that physical key triggers the action.
- Save and test: Save your display changes and use the Test Display tool to verify that clicking or pressing the mapped key opens the correct screen.
If you need help mapping specific keypad numbers or tags, let me know your exact software version and whether you are using direct screen navigation or PLC tag-based screen switching.
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