How to use text instructions

Introduction

Sometimes you need more advanced editing facilities, which are available when you work directly in the Text Instructions Editor in the Method Editor. This section is a brief description of this process.

The Text Instructions Editor

You can use the Text Instructions in the Method Editor to build your method step by step. You can also use the editor to modify instructions in methods created by wizards or based on templates.

When do I use Text Instructions?

Use text instructions when you want to:

  • change selected instructions in the method, e.g. the outlet valve position,

  • add blocks or instructions, e.g. Watch instructions,

  • change method instructions to adapt to non-standard system configurations,

  • create new methods for applications not covered by the supplied templates or wizards.

Valid instructions

The system strategy determines the available instructions. A method that is developed for one system may not be valid for another.

How to open the Editor

The table below describes how to open the Text Instructions Editor.

Step

Action

1

Select the Method Editor module.

2

Select File:New.

Result: The New Method dialog opens.

3

  • Select a system (if more than one is available)

  • Select Method Editor and click OK.

Result: The Method Editor module opens in text edit mode.

4

Proceed with step 5 and 6 if the screen is blank.

5

Click the Customise Panes icon.

6

Select Text and Instruction Box and click OK.

How to enter Text Instructions

The text instructions are selected in the Instruction box in the lower part of the Method Editor. Applicable parameters can be edited for each selection. Use the buttons to Insert, Change, Replace or Delete the selected instructions. All text entries are shown in the Text pane.

The illustration below shows the Instruction box:

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