Control Framework

The Control Framework (opened by clicking on the Explorer Bar) is a fully configurable tree-like structure which enables you to group key configured objects in a way that makes sense to your organisation. The high level tree structure is achieved by adding Control Groups (represented by ) either to the top level of the tree or as sub-branches of an existing Control Group. Top level Control Groups can be added using or the Control Group context menu. This menu also enables you to add child Control Groups and Controls (represented by ).

You can drag key objects from other lists and drop them under the Control that they help implement e.g. Analysis Models, Alarm Generators, Charts, Dashboards etc. This provides you with fast access to those key items. It is also possible to drag these objects and drop them directly under Control Groups just to provide a useful grouping.

Dragging and dropping items in this way just creates a shortcut - it does not remove the original object from its list. If you want to create multiple links to the same object from different parts of the Control Framework you can drag the object multiple times or you can copy an existing shortcut on the tree by pressing the Control key and dragging the item to the new location.

You can modify the tree structure at any time by dragging any leaf or branch and dropping it under another branch (the whole substructure is moved). Shortcuts can be removed using the Remove Shortcut context menu item.

Make sure you do not confuse the Remove Shortcut menu item with Permanently Delete which removes the target object completely from PhixFlow!