Typographic conventions

The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

Markings in images

In this document, elements in a screenshot are regularly referred to in texts.

In screenshots, such elements are marked with letters in black squares.

In texts, these elements are shown as, for example, [A], [B], [C] ...

Paths

Paths can indicate the following:

• They show you how to 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 depends on the respective context.

Paths are indicated by an arrow "->".

Example

Navigate to: Engineering -> Users -> Archive

Explanation

This instruction tells you to click the "Engineering" menu item, then the "Users" menu item, and then the "Archive" menu item.

Variables in paths

Often you need to select dynamic elements within paths, e.g. user names. Such variables are [italic in square brackets] set.

Example

Navigate to: Engineering -> Users -> [Select a user]

Explanation

This instruction tells you to click the "Engineering" menu item, then the "Users" menu item, then click on a user name.

Proper names

Proper names, e.g. of apps but possibly also of menu items, are italic 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.

-> Example of an internal link

External links

External links refer to other websites. External links are marked with an arrow -> and [External Link].

-> [External Link] Example of an external link

Instructions

Instructions show you step by step how to achieve a desired goal.

Procedures are displayed as a numbered list.

1. First step

2. Second step

3. Third step

Intermediate results in procedures

The result of an action is introduced by an empty triangle pointing to the right

Example

1. Click Engineering ▷ The "Engineering" menu opens

Information in instructions

Useful information within an instruction is introduced by a diamond

Example

1. Give the asset under [F] a description. ◈ This description serves as a help or memory aid for users of ABB BuildingPro.

Warnings in instructions

Important notes within an instruction are introduced by the symbol ⚠ introduced

Example

• Tick the checkbox for [N], to enable this asset for augmented reality ⚠ Warning: This process costs infravolts!

Options in instructions

Places where you can choose between several options are marked with the following symbol:

⇄ OR

Example:

1. 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

2. Click on [O], to create the user and immediately continue with creating another user ▷ A new user is created ▷ The window [D] remains open ▷ All entries are reset ▷ Repeat the process from step 4

Info boxes

The warning messages follow the requirements of standard EN-82079-1

The blue info box is information.

The orange info box warns of a minor hazard, e.g. if the settings you have just made could be lost

DANGER! The red info box warns of serious risks that could lead to property damage or personal injury

The green info box contains additional information