FactoryTalk View SE Tips and Tricks

Presented by Jeremy Oxendine, this video highlights the power of the Object Explorer in BSE (or Factor 12 USC) for efficiently managing objects within complex systems. It explains how to use naming conventions to make objects easily identifiable, allowing for quick access and navigation. The tutorial demonstrates how to duplicate, rename, and organize objects, as well as how to perform mass edits using the export/import function with XML files. The Object Explorer's ability to simplify object management and increase workflow efficiency is emphasized, showing how these features can significantly improve system maintenance and reduce troubleshooting time. #automation #rockwellautomation #software #howto #learning #tipsandtricks #tips #education #information #industrialautomation #industrialsolutions 📍 Electric Supply & Equipment (ES&E) 📞 (336) 272-4123 👉 For more information, please https://ese-co.com LIKE + FOLLOW + SHARE   / electric-supply-and-equipment     / electricsupplyequipment     / electricsupplyequipment   Takeaways Using the Object Explorer in Factor 12 USC allows you to efficiently manage and navigate objects in your system. You can easily copy and paste objects within the system, but it’s important to rename them following a clear naming convention for better identification. The ability to group objects (parent-child relationships) helps in managing hierarchical structures and reduces clutter in the interface. A consistent naming format, such as using pressure transmitter numbers (e.g., PT 00 02), ensures easy access to objects, even when the screen is filled with many items. The Object Explorer gives you the power to quickly access and modify individual objects without drilling down into multiple menus. Renaming objects through the Object Explorer allows you to customize and organize your system for faster and easier future modifications. The export/import utility in the system allows for mass edits to objects, making it easier to update or change properties for multiple items at once. By exporting your objects into an XML file, you can use a text editor to make bulk changes (e.g., renaming objects) and then re-import them back into the system. This method of editing via XML saves time compared to manually adjusting each object individually, especially when dealing with large numbers of objects. With proper organization and naming conventions, the Object Explorer can speed up the process of finding and modifying objects, improving both development and maintenance efficiency. The overall efficiency of your system increases by reducing the need to navigate through numerous layers or windows when accessing objects for updates or troubleshooting.