Label Text

The text value for a label drawing object can be set in Designer and changed in Runtime using Workflows. This can be used to display messages to the Runtime operator.

Setting the Text on the Properties Grid

  1. In Designer, navigate to the Map or Display Layout containing the label.
  2. Select the label.
  3. In the Properties, configure Text with the desired text to display.

Change Text for a Label Using Workflows

To change the Text property of a label object, you will first require an Action block in your Workflow. Drag and drop one into the work area if required.

  1. Double-click the Action block to open the Action Browser.
  2. Navigate to the Map or Display Layout containing the object, then select it.
  3. In the Commands pane, select Set Text.
  4. In the Expression pane, select Text.
    1. Enter the text to be displayed.
    2. Click OK.
  5. Click OK again to set the command on the Action block.

Change Text for Multiple Labels Using Workflows

To change the Text property of labels, you will first require an Action block in your Workflow. Drag and drop one into the work area if required.

  1. Double-click the Action block to open the Action Browser.
  2. In the Objects pane, select Display Layout.
  3. In the Commands pane, select Set Drawing Objects Text.
  4. In the Expression pane, select Text.
  5. Enter the text to be displayed, then click OK.
  6. In the Expression pane, select Shape IDs to choose which labels this applies to.
    1. For each label, select it then click the > button, or click >> to select all labels.
    2. Click OK.
  7. Click OK again to set the command on the Action block.