The type of input or output determines the type of tag data it accepts in its properties. Refer to the following table to format your tags for common input and output property bindings.

Input/Output Property Tag Data Type(s) Property Accepts Example
  • Number
  • Tank
  • Gauge
  • Slider
  • Any Range property
  • Value
Double 2.5
  • Text Box
  • Value
  • Place holder
 String hello, world
  • Date/time
  • Any Range property
  • Place holder
  • Timestamp
  • String
04-09-2018 14:35:56
  • Switch
  • Check box
  • LED
Value Boolean True
  • Drop down list
  • List box
  • Radio button group
Items
String representing a JSON array of objects. Each object includes the following:
  • label - the text displayed on the control
  • value - the item value
[{"label":"Item 1","value":"Value 1"},{"label":"Item 2","value":"Value 2"}]
Graph Value of individual plot String representing a JSON array of numbers [1.0, 2.0]
Chart Value of individual plot Double (one per plot value) 1.0
Tree Items
String representing a JSON array of objects. Each object includes the following:
  • name - String label for the item
  • value - Value associated with the item
  • items - Array of child items. Each child item is an array that includes name, value, and items if the child item contains more child items.
[{"name":"Item 1","value":"1","items":[{"name":"Item 1.1","value":"1.1"},{"name":"Item 1.2","value":"1.2"}]},{"name":"Item 2","value":"2","items":[{"name":"Item 2.1","value":"2.1"}]}]}]
Table Value Two-dimensional string array [["1","2","3"],["4","5","6"],["7","8","9"],["10","11","12"],["13","14","15"],["16","17","18"]]
Tag grid Columns
String representing a JSON array of objects. Each object includes the following:
  • label - the heading for the column
  • value - the tag property to populate the grid. Valid values include the following:
    • path
    • value
    • timestamp
    • type
    • count
    • min
    • max
    • mean
    • collectAggregates
    • keywords
    • Any custom properties you define using the format properties.<propertyName>.
[{"label":"Tag Path","value":"path"},{"label":"Tag Value","value":"properties.MyCustomProperty"}]
Map
  • Map center
  • Map markers
  • Zoom level
  • Map center or map markers: string representing a JSON array of doubles with a size of 2.
  • Zoom level: integer
Note Bind the center and zoom level values separately.
  • Map center or map marker: [32.787, -96.887]
  • Zoom level: 10