# DragPointer

> Symcon documentation · English · generated on 2026-09-26  
> Index: https://www.symcon.de/en/llms.txt

Source: https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/module-reference/logic/dragpointer/

_Requires Symcon >= 6.0_

A variable that remains at the highest or lowest value until reset.

### function scope

* Variable that shows the highest/lowest value since the last reset
* Reset via timer or manually possible

### Software installation

* Install the 'drag pointer' module via the Module Store.

### Setting up the instances in IP-Symcon

 Under 'Add Instance' the 'Drag Pointer' module can be found using the quick filter.
	- More information about adding instances in the [Instances documentation](https://www.symcon.de/service/dokumentation/konzepte/instanzen/#Instanz_hinzufügen)

__Configuration page__:

| Name            | Description                                                                               |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Target variable | Variable whose values are read out                                                        |
| Options         | __Maximum__ Specifies whether the drag pointer should display the highest or lowest value |
| Interval        | Time in seconds until the drag pointer is reset to the value of the target variable.      |

### status variables and profiles

The status variables/categories are created automatically. Deleting individual ones can lead to malfunctions.

#### Status variables

| Name         | Type    | Description                                        |
| ------------ | ------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Drag pointer | float   | Displays the highest/lowest value since last reset |
| Reset        | boolean | Association to reset the drag pointer              |

#### Profiles

| Name     | type |
| -------- | ---- |
| SZ.Reset | bool |

### Visualization

Display of drag pointer, as well as reset of drag pointer

## SZ_Reset

Source: https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/module-reference/logic/dragpointer/sz-reset/

`bool SZ_Reset(int $InstanceID)`

_Requires Symcon >= 6.0_

**Parameters**

- `$InstanceID` (int): ID of the drag pointer instance

**Returns** (bool): If the command could be executed successfully, it returns **TRUE** as result, otherwise **FALSE**.

ID of the drag pointer instance

**Example**

```text
SZ_Reset(12345);
```