Global object parameters are assigned to reference objects in graphic displays.
Use the Global Object Parameter Values dialog box to assign unique parameter values to multiple reference objects without having to break the links to the base object's tags and expressions.
or
From the Edit menu, select Global Object Parameter Values.
The Global Object Parameter Values menu choice will be unavailable if:
Names of global object parameters defined in the Global Object Parameter Definitions dialog box are shown here. Users cannot edit this cell.
Type a value for the global object parameter. This can be any string. If a tag is selected in the next cell, the tag will be displayed in the Value cell. This property is optional.
Click the Browse button to open the Tag Browser and select a tag or a folder as the parameter value. Selecting a folder that contains a structure tag establishes a path to the structure tag that will act as the backing tag for this reference object.
The description specified in the Global Object Parameter Definitions dialog box is shown here. Users cannot edit this cell.
Tip: |
To ensure that changes made to the tags and expressions in the base object are also made in the reference object, set the global object defaults in the reference object as follows:
|
About global objects and global object displays