DGSTV V3
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What is DGS TV?
DGSTV is used to display primarily real-time content on a larger screen. It is most useful for viewing data and statuses of the mill. It is located in the [tree]( ) of DGS.
When creating a screen, there are two major components. The Builder and the Content Editor.
DGSTV Builder ToolBar
The DGSTV Builder is the first step when creating a screen.
The three sections below are all the tools used in making a screen. There are three main sections, the toolbars, tools, and properties.
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Test | Using this button allows testing of what has been made in the Report Builder. Once pressed, it is replaced with a close button which cancels testing and returns to the builder. |
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Save | Use of this button saves all changes made to the report. |
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Export | Using this button Exports the report into a .vwr file. |
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Import | Using this button imports, a .vwr file into the builder. |
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Snap to Grid | Using this button allows each field to snap to the Grid on the builder section. When it is highlighted blue it is turned on. |
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Show Grid | Using this button shows or hides the grid. When the button is highlighted blue the grid will show. |
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Switch to Intersect selection mode | Using this button allows to switch between intersection selection mode and full selection mode. |
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Page zoom | Using this button allows to zoom into the report builder page. |
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Search Report | Use of this button allows for a search to the entire report (Query, Data fields, Labels) for specific lines/words. |
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SQL Editor | Using this button allows us to go in the query window to create, modify and delete query for the report. |
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Cut | Use of this button cuts the current selected field and copies it to the clipboard. |
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Copy | Use of this button copies the current selected field to the clipboard. |
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Paste | Use of this button pastes what is currently copied to the clipboard. |
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Undo | Use of this button reverses the last change made. Can be used multiple times. |
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Redo | This button steps forward after going back too far with undo. |
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Apply style to Selected | This button applies all of the same styles of one field to another field. |
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Align Left | Use of this button aligns all boxes left sides. |
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Align Center (Horizontal) | Use of this button aligns all boxes centers Horizontally. |
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Align Right | Use of this button aligns all boxes rights. |
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Align Top | Use of this button aligns the tops of all boxes selected. |
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Align Middle (Vertical) | Use of this button aligns all boxes centers vertically |
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Align Bottom | Use of this button aligns the bottoms of all boxes selected. |
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Same width | Makes all selected boxes the same width. |
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Same height | Makes all selected boxes the same height. |
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Same size | Makes all selected boxes the same size. |
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Equal horizontal spacing | Makes all selected boxes the same distance apart horizontally. |
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Increase horizontal spacing | Makes all selected boxes distance increase between them horizontally. |
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Decrease horizontal spacing | Makes all selected boxes distance decrease between them horizontally. |
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Equal vertical spacing | Makes all selected boxes the same distance apart vertically. |
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Increase Vertical Spacing | Makes all selected boxes distance increase between them vertically. |
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Decrease vertical spacing | Makes all selected boxes distance decrease between them vertically. |
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Group Selected | Group's the datatags and charts together. |
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Ungroup | Ungroups the selected grouping. |
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Bring to Front | Brings the selected field to the front layer of the report. |
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Send to Back | Send the selected field to the back layer of the report. |
DGSTV Builder Tools
DGSTV Tools are the basis of all the content on the display. To add an item to the report, click and drag the item to the main screen area. View the [DGSTV Tools]( ) section for a description of each property.
DGSTV Builder Main Properties
DGSTV has a set of properties when no fields are selected. These properties and uses will be described below.
Appearance
- BackColor : Sets the color of the background.
Design
- Name : Sets the name of the screen to be displayed in DGS
- NetworkFileLocation : Sets the file location for when the “Open Media Folder” on the content editor is used
Events
- OnClick : Allows the use of VBScript which executes when the screen is clicked on. To use the functions and syntax, visit the [vw scripting]( ) page. To reference the screen in general use me.Function().
- Onlnit: Allows the use of VBScript which executes when the screen is started. To use the functions and syntax, visit the [vw scripting]( ) page.
Layout
- Size: Modifies the size of the screen. Most screens will be using 1920×1080 - ex.(1920,1080). Formatting is Width,Height
Misc.
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TVFields : This field opens up a new window displaying all current tools on the screen. When a tool is selected it will display all the properties which are explained at the bottom of [the DGSTV Tools]( ) page.
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Timers : This field opens up a new window which displays the timers. Click the Add button to add a new timer, and fill out the properties explained below.
Timer Properties
- OnTick: Allows the use of VBScript which executes when the timer ticks. To use the functions and syntax, visit the [vw scripting]( ) page.
- Enabled: Sets the timer to be enabled or disabled.
- Interval: Sets the interval that the timer displays in milliseconds.
- Name: Sets the name of the timer.
DGTV Content Editor
The Content Editor can be used after a screen has been built through the builder. It allows for easy additions and removal of content on each frame.
Getting Started :
When a frame is clicked, a new menu will appear in the top. When a piece of content is added, it will be displayed beneath in a list.
Content Editors Menu
The content editors menu is used to easily add an element to a frame. When an element is added, it is displayed beneath the toolbar. Each element is described in the table below.
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Save | Use of this button saves all changes made to the screen. |
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Add Report | Use of this button adds a Report to the frame. |
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Add View | Use of this button adds a View to the frame. |
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Add Presentation | Use of this button adds a Presentation to the frame. |
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Add Slide Show | Use of this button adds a Slideshow to the frame. |
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Add Video | Use of this button adds a Video to the frame. |
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Open Media Folder | Use of this button opens up the folder designated in the “NetworkFileLocation” property above. |
Content Editor Tool properties
Each piece of content added to a frame has different properties. When an item is clicked on, the properties are revealed beneath.
| Frame | Properties | Description |
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| Report | Name: Sets the name of the report to be displayed in the top menu. Report: Choose the report to display from the site. Seconds Between Pages: Sets the amount of seconds between pages. |  |
| View | Name: Sets the name of the view to be displayed in the top menu. View: Choose the view to display from the site. Seconds Displayed: Sets the amount of seconds the view to be displayed for. |  |
| Presentation | Name: Sets the name of the Presentation to be displayed in the top menu. Presentation: Choose the report to display from the site. Seconds Between Slides: Sets the amount of seconds between Slides. |  |
| Slide Show | Name: Sets the name of the Slide Show to be displayed in the top menu. Directory: Sets the local directory of the slide show. Seconds Between Images: Sets the amount of seconds between the images in the slide show. |  |
| Video | Name: Sets the name of the report to be displayed in the top menu. Video Location: Sets the directory of the video locally. Mute Video During Playback: Enable/Disable the video to play sound through the screen. Video Duration: Sets how long the video is played. 0 Means the end of the video. |  |