Float

Float variables, also known as floating-point variables, are a data type used to represent decimal numbers with a large range of values. They can be used to measure and control physical processes that require high precision.

Define a Variable

1. Open the Data View

2. Right-click any folder in the HMI Data Explorer

3. Choose Add Variable

4. Choose the type Float

Additional Metadata

• Minimum and Maximum Values
• Placeholders for Offline Editing
• Auto Reset a Variable

Float Variables Do Not Support Enumerations

If you want to define Numeric Data Variables that can be restricted to certain values, you have to use Integer.