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HTMLArea
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Overview
The HTMLArea graphic is a More Layout graphic used to display HTML-style or formatted content in an MIStudio application.
HTMLArea can be used when an application needs an area for displaying formatted text, instructions, reference information, or other HTML-style content.
HTMLArea includes a small set of visible properties, including background color, name, and visibility.
Common Uses
- Displaying formatted instructions
- Showing help or reference text
- Displaying HTML-style content
- Adding a larger formatted display area to an application
- Showing content that is more structured than a plain label
Input Behavior
HTMLArea can be updated from the Logic Editor through updateDisplayedValue.
This can be useful when the displayed content needs to be updated from logic or another source.
Output Behavior
HTMLArea is primarily used as a display graphic.
It does not function as a user input control.
HTMLArea-Specific Behavior
HTMLArea provides a display area for HTML-style or formatted content.
HTMLArea-specific settings may include:
- Name Sets the name of the HTMLArea graphic.
- Background Sets the background color of the HTMLArea.
- Visible Controls whether the HTMLArea is shown.
Logic Ports
In the Logic Editor, HTMLArea may include ports such as:
- updateDisplayedValue
- Visible
- DeviceTagNameOrRegister
- Bounds
- DeviceName
- Background
- AlwaysReload
The updateDisplayedValue port is used to update the displayed HTMLArea value.
The Visible port can be used to show or hide the HTMLArea from logic.
Notes
Use HTMLArea when formatted or HTML-style display content is needed in an application.
For static plain text, use Label.
For editable multi-line text, use EditableTextArea.
For data-driven text or formatted values, use Annunciator.
For general graphic behavior, see Active Graphic.