New
The New command on the Application menu is used to create a new worksheet file or project.
The New dialog (see the following figures) contains two tabs:
- File tab: Select this tab to create new worksheets or screens for an open project.
- Project tab: Select this tab to create a new project.
Instructions for creating new files and projects follow.
Creating a New File
To create a new worksheet or screen:
- Click the File tab.
Figure 1. New File tab
- Select Display or a Worksheet type from the list.
- Click OK.
The New dialog is closed and your selection is opened in the worksheet editor.
Note: When you add an I/O driver to the project, an associated option allows you to open a new driver worksheet. You also can create new screens or worksheets by right-clicking on the folder in the Project Explorer and selecting the Insert option from the shortcut menu.
Note: Worksheets for DDE Client and ODBC are not available for projects running on Windows Embedded target systems, because those technologies are not supported by the Windows Embedded operating system.
Creating a New Project
To create a new project:
- Click the Project tab.
Figure 2. New Project tab
- In the Project name box, type a name for your project.
- By default, IWS stores all projects in the location specified by the Default Project Path preference (Preferences on the Project tab of the ribbon), so that path will be automatically displayed in the Location box. To save your project in another location, click Browse and then select a folder.
- Select a Target platform.
- Click OK to continue to the Project Wizard dialog.
Figure 3. Project Wizard
- In the Resolution box, select a screen resolution. If you select Custom, then also type the width and height in pixels.
- To share tags with another PC-based control application, select the application type from the list and click the Configure button. (Each type has its own configuration options; please consult the application vendor.) Otherwise, leave it set to <None>.
- Click OK when you’re done.
For a more detailed walkthrough, see Creating a new project.