# Set up information messages

Follow the steps below to set up information messages.

## To set up information messages

1. In the Information Messages editor, set up the messages and their trigger values.
2. In the Information Setup editor:
   1. Specify the graphic display to open when information messages occur, and the file of messages to show.
   2. Assign a tag or expression to the Value connection.

      If you want the operator to acknowledge messages, assign the Ack connection and specify the acknowledge hold time.

3. In the Startup editor, select the Information messages check box is selected.
4. (Optional) In the Graphics editor, modify the default [INFORMATION] display or create your own graphic display to use for information messages.

   For example, if you don’t want the operator to acknowledge messages, edit the default display to remove the information acknowledge button.

   Tip: | When renaming information message files, update the reference to the message file in the Information Setup editor to the new name.

## See also

About information messages

Options in the Information Setup editor

Create information messages

Create information message displays

Set up how information messages are shown