Looking for best practices when making Ignition UDTs, Views/Templates, creating tags, etc

[pturmel]

Hi Chanse,

1. I recommend using a UDT parameter that is the complete OPC Item path prefix for the target PLC tag instance. If merging from multiple PLC tags into a single Ignition UDT, make two parameters like that.

2. Under no circumstances should you ever use Ignition UDT-type properties in your user interfaces. Always parameterize your windows/templates/pages/views with tagpath string parameters, then use indirect tag binding within your UI to reference the named members.

• You show your device performance page. This appears to be an Allen-Bradley. You have some reading to do:

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