Reference Linking

Reference link is designed specifically to connect Data Point class components (in the Applications container) with network point class components (in the Networks container). A reference link transfers values along with the component's status.

Note:     To learn more about the reference linking go to nano EDGE ENGINE Programming manual Linking

As network points are situated in the Networks container and Data Points are situated in the Applications container, Reference links are created using the Link Mark and Link From options from the context menu.

To create a reference link, right-click a network point and select the Link Mark option.

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Link Mark on the Network Point - Universal Input

Once the Link is marked, right-click on the desired Data Point and click Link From.

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Linking Network Point with Data Point

In the dialog window that pops up, select "reference" slots on both Source and Target points.

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Creating Reference between points

Once the reference is created, a new 'Nano Reference' slot appears in the component.

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Data Point with a reference