# Create list indicators

The list indicator displays a list of states for a process or operation, and highlights the current state. Each state is represented by a caption in the list. This type of indicator is useful if you want to view the current state but also want to see the other possible states. For sequential processes, the list can alert the operator about what happens next in the process.

You configure the state values of the list indicator. Then, at run time, the object highlights the state in the list whose value matches the Indicator connection value at the data source.

Tip: | If the value of the Indicator connection does not match any of the configured state values for the list indicator, none of the states are highlighted.

## To create a list indicator

1. In the Graphics Display editor, select Indicator > List from the Objects menu.
2. Drag the mouse to position and draw a rectangle the general size and location you want the indicator to be.
3. Double-click the indicator to open its Properties dialog box.
4. In the Properties dialog box, specify how the indicator looks and its tags.

## See also

Set up general properties for a list indicator

Set up states for a list indicator

Set up connections for the list indicator

How the list indicator works at run time

Causes of run-time errors for the list indicator

Keywords: indicator