AMX NXD-CA12 Operation/Reference Manual
Amx modero nxd-ca12 touch panels: reference guide
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- Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide G4 PanelBuilder S of t w ar e L a s t R e v i s e d : 1 2 / 0 9 / 2 0 0 8...
- Page 2 LICENSE GRANT. AMX grants to Licensee the non-exclusive right to use the AMX Software in the manner described in this License. The AMX Software is licensed, not sold. This license does not grant Licensee the right to create derivative works of the AMX Software.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents G4 PanelBuilder Overview ...1 Welcome to G4 PanelBuilder ... 1 System Requirements ... 1 Supported AMX (G4) touch panel types: ... 1 The G4 PanelBuilder Work Area ... 2 G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface ... 2 File Menu ... 3 Edit Menu... - Page 4 Required Template Elements... 20 Optional Template Elements ... 22 Rules for Navigating A Template ... 25 Template Wide Conventions... 25 AMX Element Naming Conventions... 26 Program Reference ...27 Dialogs... 27 AMX.com Template Library dialog... 27 Close Project dialog ... 28 Color Schemes dialog...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog ... 30 Install Templates from File dialog ... 31 New From File dialog... 31 New Project dialog... 32 Open Project dialog ... 33 Project Properties dialog ... 33 Replace Template dialog... 34 Save As dialog... 34 Template Manager dialog ...
- Page 6 Table of Contents G4 PanelBuilder...
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Page 7: G4 Panelbuilder Overview
With the advent of G4 PanelBuilder, AMX enables proficient G4 panel programmers to enjoy sleek touch panel designs without the need for a graphic artist. Dealers now have the choice of using AMX created panel templates or implementing their own TPDesign4 creations. -
Page 8: The G4 Panelbuilder Work Area
G4 PanelBuilder Overview The G4 PanelBuilder Work Area G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface The G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface is the main view you work with when creating a new panel file (*.PB4), as you can see it is visually driven. Menu Toolbar Toolbox Status... -
Page 9: File Menu
Save As dialog. Launches the Save As dialog. Launches the Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog. When an internet connection is present, connects to AMX.com and launches the AMX.com Template Library dialog. Launches the Install Templates from File dialog. Launches the Template Manager dialog. -
Page 10: Diagram Menu
• Default (Windows 2000®) • Office XP® • Office 2003® Help Menu The Help menu contains features for updating the application and connecting with AMX for a demo on how to use G4 PanelBuilder. Help Menu Contents AMX Training Demo... -
Page 11: Diagram Area
Diagram Area The Diagram area is the graphical representation of the flow your panel file will follow. After pulling the elements from the Toolbox you can connect and develop the elements. You can either click and drag or nudge the elements within the Diagram area. Select an element and use your arrow keys to nudge. Entering Node FIG. -
Page 12: Tasks Pane
G4 PanelBuilder Overview Toolbar New From File Open Save Generate TPDesign4 Project Launches the Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog. Delete Undo Redo Color Schemes Zoom Out Zoom In Copy Snapshot To Clipboard Copies only the diagram area to your computer's clipboard. Template Manager Tasks Pane The tasks pane is a collection of links to commonly used functions. -
Page 13: Quick Links
Only contained within the template are represented within the toolbox. If the template does not contain a particular element, you will not see it in the toolbox. G4 PanelBuilder If a internet connection is available, G4 PanelBuilder connects to AMX's collection of online templates. The templates are found in AMX.com Template Library dialog. -
Page 14: Color Schemes
G4 PanelBuilder Overview Color Schemes Templates can contain multiple color palettes, allowing you to switch from one color scheme to another within one template. The current scheme is reflected in the element preview but the elements in the toolbox will remain the main color scheme. -
Page 15: Basic Operations
Select your desired template family from the thumbnails listed. If no templates are shown you will need to load them. You can either Install A Template from File or Install Templates from AMX.com. After you have clicked on your desired template, click OK. -
Page 16: Adding Elements Via The Diagram Menu
Basic Operations FIG. 8 Drag Start node to Navigation element node You can now edit the properties for the Navigation element or select another element to add to the diagram area. An element will populate the corresponding appropriate field, when connecting. This saves you the trouble of naming element properties. -
Page 17: Editing Diagram Element Properties Via The Diagram Menu
Editing Diagram Element Properties via The Diagram Menu Once an element is in place in the Diagram area, it is necessary to name the node and place text for the corresponding buttons. Select an element in the Diagram area. Select Diagram > Properties to open the Diagram Properties dialog. Click within the text fields to edit. -
Page 18: Closing A Project
The style for your panel pages is dictated by the template (.TPT) file you are using. You can download templates from AMX.com or create your own and then load them into G4 PanelBuilder. First, launch the Template Manager dialog by selecting File > Template Manager. -
Page 19: Install A Template From File
Abort - Cancels the template import with no changes. If you replace a .TPT file that is referenced by a .PB4 file, it will be updated in the .PB4 file. After the template has been installed, click Close. Install A Template from File G4 PanelBuilder utilizes templates to apply appearances to panel pages. -
Page 20: Creating A New Project From File
Basic Operations Creating A New Project from File You can change templates attributed to projects and create a new project as a result. Select File > New From File to launch the New From File dialog. Open your desired project file (*.PB4). The next window to open is the New project dialog. -
Page 21: Preview Diagram Element
The Unicode can now only be edited via the Unicode Edit dialog. If the element name and screen name differ, both are displayed within the node. If Unicode characters are specified but the template does not support the specified font a Unicode font is used only in those instances. -
Page 22: Create Snapshots To Clipboard
Newer versions of G4 PanelBuilder can now be acquired via the internet. The Web Update utility accesses the AMX web site with the application ID and version number and searches for updates. Select Help > Web Update to check for updates. -
Page 23: Creating Templates For G4 Panelbuilder
Creating Templates for G4 PanelBuilder Overview A template is a TPD4 file complete with pages, popups and buttons, named in a manner that G4 PanelBuilder will understand the relationship between all of the elements. Then, based on the established elements, G4 PanelBuilder customizes the TPD4 file based on the navigation flow you designed. - Page 24 Also, create several different variations of Navigation and Sub-Navigations (3 items, 4 items, etc...). Create the preview images for the elements. Images do not have to be full size, in fact AMX templates utilize a 1/4 screen size to reduce the template file size.
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Page 25: Creating Templates With Alternate Screen Names
Creating Templates with Alternate Screen Names G4 PanelBuilder supports alternate screen names for use with elements with longer names. The alternate name must be defined by the template creator. You must create an info button for the device and use this syntax: [info]alternate name For example, the device Audio Conference could have the alternate screen name of Audio Conf. -
Page 26: Template Requirements
Creating Templates for G4 PanelBuilder Template Requirements There are a few key items required of all templates. TPD4 will not allow you to create a template without: A minimum of 1 Navigation Element. A minimum of 1 Placeholder Element. A main preview image ("[preview].jpg" or "[preview].png"). Required Template Elements When designing a template it is important to remember the rules that govern elements and their relation with the templates. - Page 27 Navigation Element Specific Conventions [nav#navName]pageName navName pageName [info]buttonName This text is used to populate the mouse-over element description in the toolbox. buttonName [item]buttonName buttonName [title]buttonName buttonName Placeholder Elements - This is a blank device element that allows you to represent unique items in the diagram area.
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Page 28: Optional Template Elements
Creating Templates for G4 PanelBuilder Optional Template Elements There are required elements when developing templates but G4 PanelBuilder also supports a series of optional elements that will make your templates more robust. Your templates can have any of the following: Mode Elements - This element is generally used for designating "modes"... - Page 29 [title]buttonName buttonName Device Elements - This element is the actual device used. For reference, consult AMX templates where we list the most commonly used devices. Consists of one page and can contain multiple popups. Only one Device element can be displayed at a time.
- Page 30 Creating Templates for G4 PanelBuilder Feature Elements - This element resembles the Device element. However, there can only be one Feature element in a panel design, i.e., the "Clean Panel" feature. Consists of one page and can contain multiple popups. Only one Feature element can be displayed at a time.
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Page 31: Rules For Navigating A Template
Rules for Navigating A Template In addition to the template requirements and required elements there are rules for navigating the templates and template wide conventions you need to heed. When navigating to a Device, Feature or Placeholder element from a Navigation element: Hide all popups on the page for that element. -
Page 32: Amx Element Naming Conventions
Creating Templates for G4 PanelBuilder AMX Element Naming Conventions AMX urges you to use the following naming convention to allow for portability between templates. Errors could occur if the elements do not match from template to template. AMX Element Naming Conventions... -
Page 33: Program Reference
AMX.com Template Library dialog G4 PanelBuilder project files (*.PB4) derive their style from templates. In addition to making your own templates, you can download AMX created templates. Browsing through online template files is done so through the AMX.com Template Library dialog. -
Page 34: Close Project Dialog
Program Reference Close Project dialog If you have made any changes to your project file, close the project and not saved, you will be prompted, The project has been modified. Do you want to save the changes? Select Yes to save and continue closing. Select No to not save the changes and close the project file. -
Page 35: Diagram Preview Dialog
Diagram Preview dialog The Diagram Preview dialog is a graphic preview of the selected element. The text on the buttons appear as they will in the final panel file. This is useful used in conjunction with Diagram Properties. Diagram Preview dialog Fit Image When selected, the panel view will compress to fit within the window. -
Page 36: Errors And Warnings Report Dialog
Program Reference Errors And Warnings Report dialog You can apply new templates (.TPT files) to preexisting G4 PanelBuilder projects (.PB4 files). The application will notify you in the event there are discrepancies. FIG. 15 Errors And Warnings Report dialog An error will keep the element from working while warnings work but are replaced with the element closest matching the original element. -
Page 37: Install Templates From File Dialog
Install Templates from File dialog The Install Templates from File dialog is similar to the AMX.com Template Library dialog. Template Thumbnail Samples FIG. 16 Install Templates from File dialog Install Templates from File dialog Template Family Thumbnail Template Family Properties Template Family Panel Types Panels available for use within the selected family. -
Page 38: New Project Dialog
Panel Resolution Click within the text field to type the job name of the new project. A drop down list of AMX G4 panels. Click on the panel you would like to design for use. A drop down list of available resolutions for your selected panel type. -
Page 39: Open Project Dialog
Open Project dialog The Open Project dialog is a typical Windows dialog. Browse to the desired G4 PanelBuilder project file (*.PB4). Select and click Open. If you do not find the file, select Cancel to return to the application. Project Properties dialog Project Properties is a resource for checking the template in use with panel type and resolution. -
Page 40: Replace Template Dialog
Replace Template dialog When installing .TPT files from AMX.com G4 PanelBuilder will first check to see if the file already exists locally. The Replace Template dialog indicates the file is found. You can check the dates to see if they match or if one is older than the other. -
Page 41: Template Manager Dialog
Designer of the selected template. Templates The individual panel type templates available within the selected template family. Install Provides a drop down selection of From AMX.com and From File. Remove Removes the selected template family from your local directory. Samples Launches the Template Sample Images dialog. -
Page 42: Template Sample Images Dialog
Program Reference Template Sample Images dialog When creating a new G4 PanelBuilder file (*.PB4) you need to assign a template file to it. Template Manager allows you to preview sample images before deciding which one to use. The dialog has a screen view of each page with a left-right, scroll navigation below it. Beneath the scroll navigation is: Template Sample Images dialog <... -
Page 43: Context Menus
Context Menus Diagram Area Context Menu The Diagram area context menu is a quick list of commonly used functions. To access the context menu, right- click within the Diagram area. Diagram Area Context Menu Add Element Properties Preview Delete Snap To Grid Zoom Out Zoom In Zoom... - Page 44 Program Reference G4 PanelBuilder...
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