Creating G4 Panelbuilder Templates; Template Requirements; Optional Template Elements - AMX MIO-R4 Operation/Reference Manual

Appendix B: G4 PanelBuilder

Creating G4 PanelBuilder Templates

You can use TPDesign4 to create custom G4 PanelBuilder template (*.TPT) files.
A template is essentially just a TPDesign4 project (*.TP4) file with pages, popup pages and buttons
named in a specific way that allows G4 PanelBuilder to recognize the elements in the project, and
understand the relationships between these elements. Once a TP4 project file is exported as a G4
PanelBuilder Template (*.TPT) file, it can be used as a starting point for panel design in the G4
PanelBuilder application.
The basics of this operation are simple: once you have created or opened a TP4 file, select File > Export
As G4 PanelBuilder Template. Assuming that the project adheres to the various rules required by G4
PanelBuilder for a valid template file, the file is exported with the TPT file extension. There are certain
basic requirements that must be met by the TP4 file before it can be exported as a G4 PanelBuilder
Template (TPT) file:
If TPD4 detects that there are problems with the file that would prevent it from being used by G4
PanelBuilder, these errors and warnings are listed in the Export As G4 PanelBuilder dialog.

Template Requirements

There are a few key items required of all templates. TPD4 will not allow you to create a template
without:
When designing a template it is important to remember the rules that govern elements and their relation
with the templates, as indicated in FIG. 94.

Optional Template Elements

Your templates can have any of the following:
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The project must contain at least one Navigation Element. A Navigation element consists of at
least one popup (may contain multiple popups), and represents the place where you make
most navigation selections (i.e. a main menu page).
The project must contain at least one Placeholder Element. A Placeholder element is a blank
or empty device/feature element that allows you to include items in the project that are not
specifically included in the template.
The project must contain at least one main Preview image. A Preview image is the image that
is used for thumbnail representation of the template within the G4 PanelBuilder application.
A minimum of 1 Navigation Element.
A minimum of 1 Placeholder Element.
A main Preview Image.
Mode Elements - This element is generally used for designating "modes" your system will
work in, i.e., "Video Conference Mode" or "Presentation Mode." Additionally, Mode elements
can be associated with rooms.
Consists of a single page and can contain multiple popups.
Only one Mode element can be displayed at a time.
Element Specific Conventions (click to access)
Sub-Navigation Elements - This element is a submenu and can occur on screen with
Navigation elements.
Consists of at least one popup and can contain multiple popups.
Cannot contain pages.
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