As I work on developing an HMI application using FactoryTalk View Studio, I am seeking guidance on incorporating a pop-up keypad or keyboard for touchscreen input. Despite searching the Rockwell Knowledgebase, I have not yet found a solution. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
User kedarkg inquired about utilizing Factory Talk View Studio for developing HMI applications and how to bring up a pop-up keypad or keyboard for inputting values on the touchscreen. Despite checking the Rockwell knowledgebase without finding a solution, kedarkg sought assistance. One solution suggested was using the numeric input tab, which automatically brings up the keypad. Additional advice included referring to the help files for further guidance.
To enhance your display, simply right-click on the screen, choose "Display Settings," then navigate to the "Behavior" tab. On the right side, tick the box for "Display On-Screen Keyboard." If you only need to input numbers, try downloading the "Numeric Keypad for RSView32 1.00.0060" for a more efficient alternative to the standard keyboard.
I understand that this post is old, but I stumbled upon it while searching online. To quickly activate this feature for all screens, you can enable the on-screen keyboard in the FT Client setup. This option will take precedence over individual display settings if it is not selected for a specific screen.
While browsing the internet, I stumbled upon an old machCTRL post about enabling on-screen keyboards for all displays within the FT Client setup. I found this to be a faster and more efficient solution than adjusting individual display settings. It's great to see that this solution is still relevant in 2024.
You might want to try using the 'Numeric Input' object in your HMI design. This object has a built-in pop-up keypad that can be used for touchscreen input. Just add this object to your display, then when the operator touches the object on runtime, it will allow them to enter values using a pop-up keypad. Also, the 'String Input' object is similar but brings up a full keyboard instead. This can be useful for alphanumeric inputs. You can find these in the Objects menu. It isn't explicitly mentioned in Rockwell's documentation, but it's pretty handy for touchscreen scenarios.
You might want to try using the "On Top Numeric Keypad" if you're working with a numeric entry field. This can be done by right-clicking on a numeric input object and selecting "Numeric Entry Properties", then checking the "Use On Top Numeric Keypad" option. But if you need alphabetic input, you'll probably have to design a custom pop-up screen with the necessary buttons and script it for input. It's certainly a bit more work, but it offers flexibility in design depending on your machine interface requirements.
Have you considered creating a custom graphic screen in FactoryTalk View that simulates a keypad? You can design buttons that represent each key, and then use scripts to handle input. There’s also the option to leverage the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) feature if your system supports it, but customizing could give you more flexibility and a better user experience tailored to your specific application. Be sure to look into the visibility settings to make the keypad appear and disappear as needed!
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Answer: 1. How can I add a pop-up keypad for touchscreen input in FactoryTalk View Studio? Answer: To add a pop-up keypad in FactoryTalk View Studio, you can create a custom pop-up display using objects like buttons and numeric entry fields. By assigning actions to these objects, you can trigger the pop-up keypad to appear when needed for touchscreen input.
Answer: Answer: FactoryTalk View Studio does not have a built-in pop-up keypad feature. However, you can design and implement your own pop-up keypad using the available objects and scripting capabilities within the software.
Answer: Answer: You can explore online tutorials, forums, and Rockwell Automation's support resources for guidance on creating a pop-up keypad in FactoryTalk View Studio. Additionally, experimenting with scripting and object interactions within the software can help you customize a solution that fits your HMI application requirements.
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