Abstract: A method includes parsing information associated with an industrial process in an industrial process control system to identify equipment data associated with the industrial process. The method also includes receiving a selection of equipment. The method further includes identifying one or more shapes associated with the selected equipment. In addition, the method includes automatically generating at least one process graphic containing the one or more shapes and the equipment data.

Abstract: A method includes parsing information associated with an industrial process in an industrial process control system to identify equipment data associated with the industrial process. The method also includes receiving a selection of equipment. The method further includes identifying one or more shapes associated with the selected equipment. In addition, the method includes automatically generating at least one process graphic containing the one or more shapes and the equipment data.

Abstract: A method includes receiving information identifying one or more elements to be presented in a first faceplate. The first faceplate is associated with control of a process system. The method also includes receiving information identifying an auto-selection behavior associated with the first faceplate. The method further includes displaying the first faceplate to an operator and automatically selecting one of the elements in the first faceplate based on the received information. A centralized component (like a faceplate controller) automatically selects elements in multiple faceplates, including the first faceplate. The centralized component could automatically select the element to receive focus in the first faceplate. The centralized component could also identify a specified element associated with a command to be executed, even when the specified element does not have focus in the first faceplate.

Abstract: A method includes receiving information identifying one or more elements to be presented in a first faceplate. The first faceplate is associated with control of a process system. The method also includes receiving information identifying an auto-selection behavior associated with the first faceplate. The method further includes displaying the first faceplate to an operator and automatically selecting one of the elements in the first faceplate based on the received information. A centralized component (like a faceplate controller) automatically selects elements in multiple faceplates, including the first faceplate. The centralized component could automatically select the element to receive focus in the first faceplate. The centralized component could also identify a specified element associated with a command to be executed, even when the specified element does not have focus in the first faceplate.