Typographic conventions
The following typographic conventions are used in this document:
Markup in images
In this document, reference is regularly made in text to elements in a screenshot.
In screenshots, such elements are marked with letters in black squares.
In text, these elements are shown as e.g. [A], [B], [C] ...
Paths
Paths can indicate the following:
They show you how you must navigate within the ABB BuildingPro interface. In this case, a specific action is required from you.
Arrows indicate the location of a menu. In this case, the path is for your information only; no action is required from you.
Which option is meant is clear from the respective context.
Paths are identified by an arrow "->".
Example
Navigate to: Engineering -> Users -> Archive
Explanation
This instruction tells you to click the menu item "Engineering", then the menu item "Users", and then the menu item "Archive".
Variables in paths
Often you need to select dynamic elements within paths, e.g. user names. Such variables are [italicized in square brackets] placed.
Example
Navigate to: Engineering -> Users -> [Select a user]
Explanation
This instruction tells you to click the menu item "Engineering", then the menu item "Users", then click on a user name.
Proper names
Proper names, e.g. of apps, but possibly also of menu items, are italicized displayed.
Example
Xovis People Counter App
Links
Internal links
Internal links take you to a relevant page within this document.
Internal links are introduced by an arrow and marked as a hyperlink.
External links
External links refer to other websites. External links are marked with an arrow -> and [External Link].
Instructions
Instructions show you step by step how to achieve a desired goal.
Procedures are presented as a numbered list.
First step
Second step
Third step
Intermediate results in procedures
The result of an action is introduced by an empty, right-pointing triangle
Example
Click on Engineering ▷ The "Engineering" menu opens
Information in instructions
Useful information within an instruction is introduced by a diamond
Example
Enter for the asset under [F] a description. ◈ This description serves as help or a memory aid for users of ABB BuildingPro.
Warnings in instructions
Important notes within an instruction are introduced by the symbol ⚠ introduced
Example
Check the box for [N], to enable this asset for Augmented Reality ⚠ Attention: This process costs Infravolts!
Options in instructions
Places where you can choose between several options are identified by the following symbol:
⇄ OR
Example:
Click on [N], to create the user and complete the process
▷ The window [D] is closed ▷ A new user is created ▷ The new user appears in the user list ⇄ OR
Click on [O], to create the user and continue directly with creating another user ▷ A new user is created ▷ The window [D] remains open ▷ All entries are reset ▷ Repeat the process from step 4
Information boxes
The warning messages are based on the specifications of the EN-82079-1 standard
The blue information box contains information.
The orange information box warns of a minor danger, e.g. if the settings you have just made could be lost
DANGER! The red information box warns of serious risks that could lead to damage to property or personal injury
The green information box contains further information
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