Data Point Element Data

For each Data Point Element to be created, it is necessary to specify the following data:

Data

Description

Name

Value used as name of the WinCC OA Data Point Element.

NOTE: This name must be a unique value in the DPT (or internal structure).

Type

String representing the data type of the element:

  • If the element is a reference, also the referenced Data Point Type must be specified.
  • If the element is a structure, all its internal Data Point Elements must be defined.

For details about the acceptable values, see Element Types.