A Fast Meter is an output meter that shows the state of a device parameter.
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.
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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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| Maximum: The maximum value that a control may be set to | |
| Minimum: The minimum value that a control may be set to | |
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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 Color: The background color of the text area Brings up the Select Color window. |
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| Tool Tip Text: Text that appears on control mouse-over. | |
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Meter
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High Color: The color of the upper section of the meter Brings up the Select Color window. |
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Mid Color: The color of the mid-section of the meter. Brings up the Select Color window. |
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Low Color: The color of the lower section of the meter. Brings up the Select Color window. |
