IPFusion Notes

The IPFusion Notes service allows an operator to add text to an asset in Runtime. This can be used to communicate information between operators.

When a new Note is added, they can be viewed by other operators and Workstations. If Security is enabled on the project, the Notes will be marked as read when a user reads them. In single note mode, the indicator will appear so long as there is a note available on the assets.

Note: Added notes can only be deleted from assets using single note mode.

Subscribe to Notes for an Asset

The Notes service can be subscribed to for an asset within it's Command Table. To subscribe to notes on an asset, complete the below steps.

  1. In Project Explorer, expand Integrated Systems and right-click the system containing the asset. Click Configure.
  2. Go to Command Tables. Either select the Command Table for the asset, or create a new one.
  3. In the Command Table, Add a new Command.
  4. In the Parameters, enter the name you want to give to the button for adding Notes. Set the Action to Notes.
  5. If you only want one note to be added to an asset at a time, check the Single Note Mode checkbox in the asset properties.

Adding Notes to Assets

To add a Note to an assets:

  1. Select the asset to add the Note to. Commands for the asset will display.
  2. Press command button for Notes. The Notes dialog box will appear.
  3. If you require an on-screen keyboard, press the button with the keyboard icon.
  4. In the text box, type the message you would like to add. Click the arrow or save button to submit your entry. If you are using single note mode, it will display in the text box for all Workstations. If not, displays with the date and time it was submitted as well as the username for the currently logged in user.

    Example for window where multiple notes can be submitted.

    Example for notes window with single note mode enabled.

Unread Notes added by another operator can be indicated by:
  • The Alarm Grid when the Unread Note column has been added.
  • Checking the Show Unread Note Indicator checkbox in the asset's Properties.