7.
If necessary, click on the
Lock position of the image
option.
✓
It is no longer possible to change the background image in the field editor.
7.9.5
Settings for the field editor
You can edit settings for the field editor.
You can open the settings using the
Edit field editor settings
tool.
Field calculation
You specify whether the fields are calculated manually or automatically after drawing.
If you select the
Manual
option, first draw the areas to be monitored. Then click on
Calculate field sets
so that the Safety Designer calculates the field that the safety laser
scanner actually monitors.
If you select the
Automatic
option, the drawn areas are immediately converted into
fields.
Display reference contour field
You determine whether the reference contour field is displayed.
Drawing surface
You can use a Cartesian or a polar coordinates system and select the colors for the grid
and the drawing area.
b
Select the
Cartesian
option.
✓
The coordinates system is shown as a Cartesian coordinates system.
b
Select the
Polar
option.
✓
The coordinates system is shown as a polar coordinates system.
b
Select
Color of the grid
.
✓
The field editor’s grid is displayed in the chosen color.
b
Select
Color of the drawing surface
.
✓
The field editor’s drawing area is displayed in the chosen color.
7.9.6
Editing fields using coordinates
You can use coordinates to edit fields. Depending on the form on which a field is
based, the appropriate input fields are displayed. The example shows a dialog box for a
rectangle.
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