UDT Inheritance
It is possible to setup UDT inheritance where data types extends to other data types, to add additional members or override default values.
To inherit property values from an existing UDT
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From Tag Browser, right-click on Data Type, and choose New Data Type.
The Tag Editor window is displayed. -
In the Name box, enter a new name, and from the dropdown of the Parent Type box, choose an existing UDT.
This new UDT will automatically inherit all the properties of the parent UDT. -
You can add new properties to this new UDT by clicking the green + icon on the top-left of the Tag Editor window.
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Click OK.
The new UDT appears in the Tag Browser.
