A segmented dial 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. | |
| Value Equation: When specified, this equation combines the attached parameter’s values and returns the value that the control will display. | |
| Gain Reduction: Check if this meter is to be a Gain Reduction style. The negative dB gains are reported (shown) as increasing positive gains. | |
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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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| Anti-Aliasing: When checked, the meter will draw with anti-aliasing. | |
| Tool Tip Text: Text that appears on control mouse-over. | |
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Meter
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Outer Radius: The fractional position of the outermost portion of the segments. |
| Inner Radius: The fractional position of the innermost portion of the segments. | |
| Starting Angle: The clockwise angle, in degrees where 0 is straight up | |
| Ending Angle: The clockwise angle, in degrees where 0 is straight up. | |
| Separation Angle: The angle, in degrees separating each segment | |
| Segment Count: The total number of segments in the display. | |
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Off Color: The color of the Off segments. Brings up the Select Color window. |
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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. |
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| Segment Border Color: The total number of segments in the display. | |
| High Threshold: The value at which the upper section ends, and the mid-section begins. | |
| Mid Threshold: The value at which the mid-section ends, and the lower section begins. |
