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Output Basic

What is Output Basic?

Output Basic is a simple display element used to show either a static message (e.g. a label or title) or live, real-time values from your connected system (like a PLC or runtime environment).

It’s one of the most common output controls and helps users monitor statuses, sensor values, or system messages directly in the UI.

Key Features

• Can show fixed text (e.g. "System Ready")
• Can show dynamic data (e.g. a temperature value or machine speed)
• Connects to any available data point via a Connection String
• Supports formatted values (e.g. decimals, units, prefixes)

When to use Output Basic?

Use it when you want to:

• Show labels or messages that don't change
• Display live process values
• Indicate a machine's status or output
• Make your interface more informative

Practical Example

You're building a temperature monitoring UI:

• Use Output Basic to show: Current Temp: 37.2 C
• The value is live from the PLC and updates continuously
• Or use it to display a fixed label: "Main Pump Status"

Fixed:
[ Output ] → "Main System Ready"

Live:
[ Output ] → "Temperature: 38.1 °C" (updated every second)