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Rotary Knob and Navigation Keys

The rotary knob and the arrow keys are alternative control elements for data variation and navigation in the graphical user interface.

ROTARY KNOB
The rotary knob has several functions:
  • Increases (clockwise direction) or decreases (counter-clockwise direction) numeric values at a defined step width in editing mode
  • Moves the cursor, e.g. to a function block in the block diagram
  • Scrolls within lists, tables or tree views
  • Acts like the ENTER key, when it is pressed.
  • Shifts the selection bar within focused areas (e.g. lists), if the edit mode is activated.

Note: Turning or pressing the rotary knob is equivalent to pressing the UP and DOWN keys or the ENTER key in the keypad.

NAVIGATION KEYS

The navigation keys consist of 4 arrow keys which are used for navigation, alternatively to the rotary knob.

UP/ DOWN KEYS

The up and down arrow keys do the following:

  • In a numeric edit dialog box, increase or decrease the instrument parameter.
  • In a list, table, window or dialog box, scroll vertically.

LEFT/ RIGHT KEYS

The left and right arrow keys do the following:

  • In an alphanumeric edit dialog box, move the cursor forward and back.
  • In a list, table, window or dialog box, scroll horizontally.

 


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