Interface device type (dictionary item)
For automation interface information about an Interface Device Type, see
Interface device type (automation interface).
An Interface Device Type specifies the technical features of Interface Devices.
You can create an Interface Device Type through the context menu of a Package: right-click the Package, and select > > > .
In the Modeler panes, a short-cut symbol
on the Interface Device Type's icon indicates that the item is a
stub.
The following sections provide information about how an Interface Device Type is used in the model. For more information about a property, item, model part or diagram, click it.
Properties
In addition to the
standard properties an Interface Device Type has these properties:
Owned by
Owns
Dependency — The Dependency is owned jointly by the Interface Device Type and the other associated item. The access permissions you have to a Dependency are determined by the access permissions of the dependent item.
Defined in these parts of the model
Shown on these diagrams
Can be linked to these dictionary items
In addition to the owning
Package or
Model, an Interface Device Type can be linked to the following items.
Interface Device — The technical features of the linked Interface Device are described by the Interface Device Type.