A standard button sends a single value each time that it is pressed. While a button can be linked to a device parameter, it is more typically linked to a system function.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
On the following example, if “Preset 1” button is pushed, the 1st preset is selected for DriveRack #1. If “Preset 2” button is pushed, the 2nd preset is selected. Each button push overrides the value of the previous button push.
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General
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Control Info: Shows control type.
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Locked: Specifies if the control is locked out so that it cannot be moved or re-sized.
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Parameters
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Addresses: Enables panel designer to edit addressing information with the added benefit that the values can be validated as a group before being applied to the device. This editor also allows the user to assign multiple parameters to the control. Click to select Parameter Address Editor.
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Information: Shows information about the Parameter Address.
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| Press Value: Value sent when button is pressed | |
| System Functions: Brings up the System Function editor. | |
| Reset Text: Optional text to display in right click context popup | |
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System Functions
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System Functions: Assign specific system operations to be performed when the button is pressed. Brings up the System Function editor. |
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Appearance
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Location: Control location (in pixels) of the control on the Custom Panel. Change X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) values in relation to upper left corner. You can also drag the control to a different location. |
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Size: Control size (in pixels). Change width and height values. You can also re-size the control manually |
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Background Image: Background graphic of control Brings up the Select Image File window. |
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| Tool Tip Text: Text that appears when mouse pointer hovers over control. | |
| Tab Index: Indicates the sequence of an element within the tabbing order of all focusable elements in the document. | |
Tab Stop: Whether the control appears in the tab order.
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Button
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Text: Text appearing on the control. Select and type desired label.
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Font: Font style for the text on the control. Click on “…” to select desired font.
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| Text Color: Color of the text on the control | |
| Fill Color: Changes the Fill Color of the control, will not be visible if you have an image selected. | |
| Border Color: The color of the Button border |
