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Graphics+ Product Bulletin
MS-GGT-0, MS-GGT-6 Code No. LIT-12011698
Software Release 1.3
Issued December 5, 2014
Graphics+ is a data visualization software package Figure 1: Graphics+ Example
designed for Metasys® system customers who are
looking for a quick way to create interactive building data
representations, thus empowering them to visualize,
analyze, and respond to problems faster. The Graphics+
software package comprises two components: the
Graphic Generation Tool (GGT) and the Graphics+
Viewer.
The Graphic Generation Tool is a simple yet powerful
diagramming tool that helps designers create
compelling representations of their building equipment
and floor plans and bind them to Metasys data objects.
The tool includes an extensive library of pre-built
symbols and templates, shortcut keys, and right-click
functions, giving designers the ability to assemble
graphics faster. The tool also provides flexibility to
create customized graphics using a rich set of effects
known as behaviors. Behaviors allow users to The Graphics+ Viewer is integrated with the Site
command, navigate, change color, apply flash, set Management Portal (SMP), SCT, and Ready Access
visibility, and display a context menu for bound Metasys Portal, allowing users to show, command, or update in
objects. You can save these graphics directly to a real time all the data linked objects that were created in
supported Metasys Host, such as a Site Director or a the GGT. The graphical display gives you a
System Configuration Tool (SCT) archive database. three-dimensional view of your facility, offering an intuitive
way to manage the daily events of your buildings or
With the GGT, you can easily create a graphic of status
campus.
summaries for each monitored system or space (for
example, building, floor, or floor group). The graphic uses
color to summarize the overall condition of monitored
points. In one quick glance, you can view the number of
warnings, alarms, or offline items across your entire
facility or campus. By clicking any one of these spaces
or systems, you can see a detailed view of the monitored
equipment. You can also open historical data for any
trended point within the graphic using the Trend Module.
The Trend Module can show trend data for up to four
points at once for system diagnosis and comparison
purposes. Additionally, using the predefined set of
gauges, you can create an energy dashboard graphic
that quickly conveys the current state of energy savings
in your facility.
Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
Thermographic Display of Temperature Summarizes in a glance the status of the monitored space. Specific colors,
Conditions of a Floor customizable by the user, convey each status.
Easy and Consistent Access to Room Provides information critical to controlling a space in a single graphical window.
Information View information without ever leaving the floor plan graphic.
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Features Benefits
Summary Data of Multiple Buildings in a Lets you easily assess the status of the entire complex, with the ability to
Single Graphical View with Navigational investigate specific buildings or floors in need of attention.
Aids
Ability to Quickly and Easily Switch from Satisfies the viewing preferences of any user. The graphic view lets you send
Tabular to Graphical Views commands to a specific zone or room, while the tabular view lets you send global
commands to an entire floor.
Stand-Alone Graphic Generation Tool Lets users create graphics offline using an archive database, or online when
connected to the Metasys® Site Director. Saving and opening a graphic is a
seamless process. Graphic elements are bound directly to Metasys items.
Extensive Library of Prebuilt Dynamic Enables fast and cost-effective graphic development and implementation using
Symbols and Templates a set of dynamic elements and templates in a contemporary, photorealistic
design.
Dynamic Symbol Capabilities, Including Provide the ability to create dynamic building data representations using a rich
Commanding, Flashing, Changing Color, set of effects in order to communicate more information in the same amount of
Showing and Hiding Elements, Navigation, space on a graphic.
and Context Menus, for Enhanced User
Experience
HVAC Library Elements Pre-Populated with Improves productivity for creating graphics when standard naming conventions
Aliased Binding Strings are used. Any Metasys item defined in the database can be bound to a graphic
element.
Historical Trend Information Available Allows a faster and more complete diagnosis of building and system conditions.
Directly within a Graphic
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) File Import Provides an automated method of importing and converting industry-standard
Capability building elevation and floor plan files for use in graphics.
Right-Click Functions, Short-Cut Keys, and Reduce the number of mouse clicks required for some of the simple operations
User-Configurable Symbols Properties in assembling high-quality graphics.
Comprehensive Representation of Facility Allows building operators to easily monitor the condition of the facility using a
Support Systems real-world, intuitive interface.
Multiple Language Support Enables the sale of the product to many different markets throughout the world.
Optimal Graphics Display Performance Allows users to view data-linked equipment and floor plan graphics within seconds
in the Site Management Portal (SMP) and the Ready Access Portal.
Graphic Generation Tool
Overview Value Boxes Offer Distinct Functions
GGT offers four types of value boxes for showing Metasys
The Graphic Generation Tool is a stand-alone software items in a graphic (Figure 2). The Basic Value Box, the
application that runs on a computer with a supported simplest form, shows the value or status with units. The
Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You use the Inline Command Box, similar to the Basic Value Box,
tool to build the graphical representations of the monitored includes an enhanced command capability that lets you
and controlled equipment in the facility. type or select the new value directly from the value box.
The Advanced Value Box shows one or two values and
Drawing Tools Help Create Graphics also includes command capability. Last, the Key Data
A comprehensive set of drawing tools are provided with item is an inline command box with a built-in label.
GGT to help you create a wide variety of lines and
shapes. Standard drawing tool functions, such as
zooming, panning, and resizing, are available.
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Figure 2: Examples of Value Boxes Figure 3: Binding a Metasys Value to a Graphic
Aliasing and Binding
GGT has powerful aliasing and binding capabilities for AutoDesk® AutoCAD® Import
increased usability. GGT features an AutoCAD import function that provides
Aliases let you use a single graphic for multiple a method of importing and converting industry-standard
mechanical systems. The alias process changes the building elevation and floor plan files for use in graphics.
values that appear in the value boxes to represent the This flexible import function lets you import the AutoCAD
system that you want to monitor at the moment the drawing as an image, floor, or individual elements. You
graphic appears. can then drop in Room Status elements to create an
interactive floor plan that provides information (for
Binding attaches Metasys objects to elements on the example, room temperature, humidity, and air quality) for
graphic, so these elements show live data when viewed each zone or room on the floor.
on the Site Management Portal or Ready Access Portal.
The binding process is straightforward, much like
selecting objects from the navigation tree or User Views. Trend Module
The Trend Module displays local trend data for up to four
You can bind elements to: user-specified Metasys items simultaneously (Figure 4).
• Metasys system objects and/or attributes This module optimizes end-user workflow by providing
direct access to historical trend information within each
• other graphics
graphic, letting you diagnose building and system
• textual documents and spreadsheets conditions faster and more completely. The Trend Module
• applications is available from any Graphics+ graphic within the
• website addresses Metasys Site Management Portal and Ready Access
Portal UIs.
Figure 3 shows an example of a Discharge Air
Temperature Setpoint binding.
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Figure 5: Floor Element with Room Control Module
Figure 4: Trend Module Example
Standard features of the Trend Module include:
Select elements in the GEL have dynamic capabilities
• display of a historical trend chart directly from within such as color changes and animation settings.
the graphic
In addition to the elements, a large set of standard
• display of up to four Metasys trend items at the same templates are provided with GGT to assist in the creation
time, with the ability to show or hide each trend of new graphics. Examples include Mixed Air Dual Path,
• show the values for all samples that occurred in the Fan Coil Unit (Figure 6), and Cooling Tower. After you
same moment in time select a template, if you use standard naming
• zoom in and out within the chart to more closely conventions, you can use pre-bound alias strings to speed
inspect problem areas graphic development.
• navigate directly to the trended item when further Figure 6: Fan Coil with Heating/Cooling Coil Template
analysis is required Example
Graphic Enterprise Library
The Graphic Enterprise Library (GEL) provided with the
GGT includes an extensive set of three-dimensional
photorealistic elements that represent HVAC, security,
floor plan, and Metasys network components, plus entire
systems that you can customize. For example, the Floor
element with the Room Control Module lets you
graphically represent the temperature, humidity, and air
quality for each room on a floor (Figure 5). You can
change the Room Control Module by clicking a room.
This module provides an analog gauge that shows alarm
limits, setpoints, and current temperature along with other
key information for the room. A single-room version of
the Room Control Module is also available to display
room conditions consistently between system and floor
plan graphics. In addition to these modules, the GEL
provides hundreds of elements for use in your graphics.
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The workflow for defining behaviors is a four-step simple
Behaviors approach that does not require any prior programming
The behaviors feature in the GGT lets you add a rich set experience. First, the user names the behavior and then
of effects to symbols created using the drawing tool or assigns either a mouse-click action or Metasys value
the GEL library, as well as imported image files, thus change to the selected graphic object. Then, the user
enhancing the dynamic capabilities of the overall graphic. defines either one or more of the five available effects to
These capabilities provide an enhanced user experience the object (Table 1). Finally, the user assigns a rule, if
and more effectively communicate the status of monitored necessary, to limit the results of a behavior to certain
equipment. instances.
Overview of Effects for Behaviors
Table 1: Overview of Effects for Behaviors
Effects Description
Flash Causes one of the colors of the element to alternate with another color at a static
frequency at runtime. The Flash effect can be bound to an analog (AV), binary (BV),
or multi-state (MV) object.
The Flash effect does not support rules. The Flash effect requires that you select the
property of the element that alternates colors. At configuration in the GGT, a list of
valid Color (or Brush) Properties are given, and you can select one color per element.
Navigate Allows you to navigate to a Metasys object, URL, or application or file at run time. You
must configure the Navigate effect to navigate to one of the following options or the
effect is not configured properly:
• a Metasys Item (also referred to in this document as object)
• a URL (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP)
• an application or file
The Metasys Value Change trigger is not recommended for the Navigate effect.
Set Color Causes one of the colors of the element to change at runtime. The Set Color effect
can be bound to an analog (AV), binary (BV), or multi-state (MV) object. The Set Color
effect requires that you select the property of the element that can change color. When
you configure the element in the GGT, you see a list of valid Color (or Brush) Properties
and you can select one color per element.
Note: If an element already supports color change, it does not support the Set Color
effect via custom behaviors. Also, the Set Color effect is not available on
elements that do not have exposed fill or stroke properties.
Set Visibility Causes the element to show or hide. The Set Visibility effect can be bound to an
analog (AV), binary (BV), or multi-state (MV) object. For Set Visibility, the best trigger
choice is Metasys Value Change.
We recommend that you configure an element with the Set Visibility effect to have
two behaviors. An example of a high-level configuration for an element with two
behaviors is as follows:
• A behavior configured with the Metasys Value Change trigger, the Set Visibility
effect set to Hide, and a rule (to bind the effect to an object), such that if the objects
value does or does not equal a given state or value, the element is hidden.
• One behavior configured with the Metasys Value Change trigger, the Set Visibility
effect set to Show, and a rule (to bind the effect to an object), such that if the
objects value does or does not equal a given state or value, the element is shown.
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Table 1: Overview of Effects for Behaviors
Effects Description
Show Command Dialog Causes a command dialog box to display, allowing you to command the bound point
at runtime.
The Show Command Dialog effect can be bound to an analog (AV), binary (BV), or
multi-state (MV) object. For the Show Command Dialog effect, the best trigger choice
is a mouse action (double click, left click, or right click). You can view a graphic with
the Command effect in SCT, but command functionality is not available in the SCT
UI.
Show Context Menu Causes a context menu (also known as a user action panel) for a bound object to
appear at runtime.
The Show Context Menu effect can be bound to analog (AV), binary (BV), or multi-state
(MV) values. The Show Context Menu only supports the right-click trigger. If an element
already has built-in Right Click properties, then it does not support a Show Context
Menu effect via behaviors.
The Show Context Menu effect does not support rules.
Note: If you need to store Graphics+ objects in the
System Requirements Network Automation Engine (NAE) 45/35, Network
To create graphics, you need the Graphic Generation Control Engine (NCE), or Network Integration
Tool software and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Engine (NIE), refer to the Graphics+ Style Guide
software. If you want access to the Metasys navigation (LIT-12011705) for important limitations.
tree, you also need access to the SCT database or
access to the Metasys Site Director.
To view graphics, you need the Windows Internet
Graphics Viewing
Explorer® web browser to access the Site Management Graphics created with GGT and saved to a location on
Portal UI, and Microsoft Silverlight 5.0 or later must be the Metasys navigation tree appear just like any other
installed on the client computer. For performance graphic object. When you open the graphic, it appears
enhancements to take effect in the Site Management directly in the SCT, Metasys server, or supervisory device.
Portal, the Site Director must be at Metasys® Release When you view the graphic on the server or supervisory
6.5 or later. device, you can see real-time controller field point data
Note: Apple operating systems are supported for within the graphic and you can command and update
Metasys client computers only. points from the graphic. Figure 1 shows a graphic
displayed in the Site Management Portal UI.
Note: In OS X, you cannot view Graphics+ graphics
in the Site Management Portal UI. Note: We do not recommend viewing Graphics+ objects
from an NAE45/35, NCE25, or NIE.
Saving Graphics
GGT has a built-in communication interface that lets you
Full Language Support
conveniently save graphics files as Metasys Graphics+ The Graphic Generation Tool and Graphics+ Viewer
objects directly to the Metasys Host (either an SCT support all languages that are supported by the Metasys
archive database or a Metasys supervisory device). system. For details, contact your local Johnson Controls®
Product Sales Operation Team Member.
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Related Documentation
See Table 2 for more information on the Graphics+ feature.
Table 2: Graphics+ Related Documentation
For Information On See Document
Installing the Graphic Generation Tool Graphic Generation Tool Installation Instructions (LIT-12011685)
Creating Graphics Using the GEL Graphic Generation Tool Help (LIT-12011697)
1
Following Best Practices in Graphic Design Graphics+ Style Guide Help (LIT-12011705)
1
Using Graphics Online Graphics+ Runtime Help (LIT-12011708)
1
1
Ready Access Portal Help (LIT-12011342)
1 This LIT number represents a printer-friendly version of the Help.
Technical Specifications
Table 3: Graphic Generation Tool System Requirements
Product MS-GGT-0 (new Graphic Generation Tool software)
MS-GGT-6 (upgrade Graphic Generation Tool software)
Recommended Computer Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6700 or better (Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 minimum)
1
Platform 100 MB recommended free hard disk space available
DVD drive
Memory 4 GB RAM recommended (2 GB RAM minimum)
Operating System Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Enterprise Editions (64-bit)
Windows 8 and Windows 8 Enterprise Editions (64-bit)
Windows® 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions with SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 with SP2 (32-bit)
Other Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (required for creating Graphics+ graphics; included on the GGT
product disk)
Note: We recommend you install the full version of Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.
Communication Ethernet network interface card 10/100/1,000 Mbps (100 Mbps network recommended)
Note: We recommend a wired connection.
Wireless 802.11 connection
1 Our computer platform and memory recommendations are not meant to imply that older or slower machines are not usable.
Refer to the Network and IT Guidance for the BAS Professional Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011279) for more information
regarding computer/server recommendations.
Table 4: Graphics+ Viewer System Requirements
Product Graphics+ Viewer built into Site Management Portal UI, SCT UI, and Ready Access Portal UI
Recommended Computer Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6700 or better (Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 minimum)
1 2
Platform
Memory 4 GB RAM recommended (2 GB RAM minimum)
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Table 4: Graphics+ Viewer System Requirements
Operating System Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Enterprise Editions (64-bit)
Windows 8 and Windows 8 Enterprise Editions (64-bit)
Windows® 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions with SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 with SP2 (32-bit)
Apple® OS X® 10.8 Mountain Lion
Apple® OS X® 10.9 Mavericks
Note: Apple operating systems are supported for Metasys client computers only.
Note: In OS X, you cannot view Graphics+ graphics in the Site Management Portal UI.
Other Software Windows Internet Explorer® Version 8, 9, 10, or 11
Note: In Internet Explorer 11, select the Use Microsoft compatibility lists option, found under
Tools > Compatibility View Settings, to ensure that websites appear and function
correctly.
Microsoft Silverlight 5.0 or higher (available as a free download from Microsoft Corporation.)
Apple® Safari version 6.0.5 and 7.0
(Other browsers, such as Google® Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, may also be used but are not
fully supported.)
Communication Ethernet network interface card 10/100/1,000 Mbps (100 Mbps network recommended)
Note: We recommend a wired connection.
Wireless 802.11 connection
1 For large graphics, rendering the image is CPU intensive. In general, a higher performing CPU with multiple cores is
recommended.
2 Our computer platform and memory recommendations are not meant to imply that older or slower machines are not usable.
Refer to the Network and IT Guidance for the BAS Professional Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011279) for more information
regarding computer/server recommendations.
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