QuickOPC User's Guide and Reference
Application Commands
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This article describes Connectivity Explorer commands that are not related to any specific window.

File Menu Commands

New Command 

Clears (removes) any existing rows in the Live Point Data window.

You will be prompted to save any modified unsaved data, if needed.

Open Command 

Allows you to retrieve a previously saved data (row definitions in the Live Point Data window) from an XML file. You can also use Ctrl+O to use this command.

You will be prompted to save any modified unsaved data, if needed.

Insert From Command

Allows you to add previously saved data (row definitions) to the current data in the Live Point Data window.

Save Command 

Saves the current data (row definitions in the Live Point Data window) into an XML file. It uses the name of the file from the last Save As or Open; it asks for the file name in case none is known yet.

You can also use Ctrl+S to invoke this command.

Save As Command 

Asks you for a name of the file, and saves the current data (row definitions in the Live Point Data window) into an XML file. The selected file will then be used in subsequent Save commands automatically.

Exit Command 

Closes the main window and exits the application. The selected options and connectivity configuration are preserved between subsequent runs of the application. You can also use Alt+F4 to invoke this command.

You will be prompted to save any modified unsaved data, if needed.

View Menu Commands

Point Editor Command

Opens and selects the Point Editor window, or simply selects it if it is already open.

Parameters Editor Command

Opens and selects the Parameters Editor Window, or simply selects it if it is already open.

Live Point Data Command

Opens and selects the Live Point Data Window, or simply selects it if it is already open.

Event Records Command

Opens a window that allows you to view the event records generated by the application.

Currently, only operations of the "OPC Unified Architecture" connectivity generate event records.

Tools Menu Commands

Options Command 

The Options command allows you to specify options for the application, i.e. configure the environment to your needs. For details, see Options Command.

Configure Connectivity Command

The Configure Connectivity command allows you to view and modify various setting that influence how the application connects to its data sources. For details, see Configure Connectivity Command

Windows Menu Commands

Reset Windows Layout Command

Restores the application windows back to their original structure.

Help Menu Commands

Contents Command

Opens a Web browser window (using your default browser) with online documentation to the application. You can also use F1 to invoke this command.

About Command

Display a dialog box with information about the application, its purpose, version, and intellectual property-related matters. 

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