It's possible to create and configure inputs of AIM readers. The inputs track the defined states of reader and trigger messages on which different reactions can be configured using scripts, macros and internal variables.

Input of AIM Reader is configured on the settings panel of the Apollo AIM Input object created on the basis of the Apollo AIM Reader object.

The configure the input of the AIM reader, do the following:

1. From the Type of input drop-down list (1), select an object corresponding to the required event.
2. From the Set of icons drop-down list (2), select the icon that will be displayed on the Map interface object.
3. If necessary, associate the input with a term of internal variable (3, see Associating AIM input with terms).
4. Click the Apply button.