Virtual Point (Trigger): Create, Edit, Delete

Note: A virtual trigger (sometimes called virtual point) is a trigger used for a global reference.

Once a virtual point is created, you can manually manipulate its value to either simulate the behavior of a real point for testing or troubleshooting or act as a permanent, manually-operated software switch. When you edit the value of a virtual point, the associated global references are affected by the new value according to the settings of the global reference.

 

To create a virtual trigger:

  1. Go to Actions and Settings | Global Point Control.
  2. Click Create a Global Reference.
  3. Click Virtual Trigger. A series of pages begins.
  4. Complete the series of pages and click Finish.

 

To edit a virtual point:

  1. Go to Actions and Settings | Global Point Control.
  2. Click Manage Virtual Points.
  3. Select the virtual point.
  4. Click Edit.
  5. Specify the new value and click Save.

 

To delete virtual points:

Note: you cannot delete a virtual point that is still being used as a trigger.  Edit or delete the global reference before you delete the virtual trigger.

  1. Go to Actions and Settings | Global Point Control.
  2. Click Manage Virtual Points.
  3. Select the virtual points.
  4. Click Delete.

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