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Widgets in the PLCVisu System

Overview

In a PLCVisu system, you use Widgets to display and manage various system states — including alarms, recipes, and runtime interactions. These widgets ensure both usability and clarity, helping users easily navigate, monitor, and interact with the interface in real time.

Core Widgets & Usage Recommendations

Alarm List Widget

  • Data Table/Grid View
    Displays alarms in a structured table with columns such as Alarm ID, Message, Timestamp, Severity, and Status.

  • Filter & Search Function
    Lets users quickly locate specific alarms in large datasets.

  • Visual Indicators
    Use colors or icons to highlight severity levels (e.g. critical, warning, info).

Alarm Bar Widget

  • Notification Strip
    A horizontal banner at the top or bottom of the screen that shows active alarms or important alerts.

  • Color Coding by Severity
    Apply distinct colors to differentiate alarm types (e.g. red = critical, yellow = warning).

Recipe List Widget

  • List or Dropdown Menu
    Shows all available recipes in an expandable/collapsible format.

  • Integrated Search
    Enables users to filter recipes by name or keyword.

  • Optional Thumbnails
    Allows visual identification of recipes through associated images.

Recipe Select Widget

  • Selection Panel or Modal Window
    Opens a dedicated area for selecting one recipe from all available options.

  • Recipe Summary
    Shows relevant metadata such as name, version, timestamp, or description.

  • Action Button
    Includes a confirm button like "Apply" or "Load Recipe" to trigger the action.

Design Focus in PLCVisu

All widgets in PLCVisu are designed to support clear, fast, and intuitive workflows. Whether displaying alarms or managing recipes, the goal is to offer real-time visibility and interactive control without overcomplication.

Make sure to:

  • Keep layouts clean and responsive.
  • Use consistent iconography and colors.
  • Provide context-sensitive feedback and control options.