Basic components
Hi, just new to Mango.
Creating an HMI/SCADA SLD for a powerstation. I just want a basic line, no multistate please.
Then I can add datapoint values and controls points. What's the easiest way to do this?
-I've inserted an image but it's not great as need other components overtop of image.
-I've tried the binary/multistate image as well after drawing a line in paint then saving it to the over-rides folder and linking - slow and tedious.
running version 3.7.7
thanks
Matt
Hi Matt
Not sure this is what you looking for. Below is what I do when I get started using Mango.
head over to dashboard designer, you got those components for doing the GUI. Alternative click on the help menu there are some example to get you started with.
the picutre is using color text box to draw power distribution line, bar chart to represent current and voltage values. the rest are datapoint value.
if you wants to import pictures I found svg work the best and second is the transparent back png image file.
Regards
derguang
@derguang said in Basic components:
if you wants to import pictures I found svg work the best and second is the transparent back png image file.
Thanks @derguang, yes playing in paint isn't fun to create img files.
I'll have generators, batteries and PV connected to the main bus so going to get interesting, along with trending and historian. I'll be back for more questions later : )
Might have to try better drawing software.
Thx
Matt
Hi Matt
I suggest you using opensource InkScape, unless you familiar with Adobe illustrator, Affinity Designer.
Get the component such as Generator, Bettery and other electrical representation from the web, google xxx.svg drag into InkScape draw those basic line and position. Save the file as svg, upload to Mango and put your datapoint value.
below are from the mango tutorial video. which is good starting reference.
