Graphical User Interface And Text-Based User Interface; Graphical User Interface Options; Text-Based Options - adept technology MV User Manual

Chapter 2

Graphical User Interface and Text-Based User Interface

Graphical User Interface Options

There are two ways to implement a graphical user interface on the Adept
Controller:
• Install the optional VGB board with monitor and keyboard.
• Install AdeptWindows. AdeptWindows may be used via a serial port or
AdeptNet (Ethernet).
The graphics option allows you to run AdeptVision and all AIM software
products. It also allows you to create custom user interfaces complete with
multiple windows, pull-down menus, icons, buttons, and slide bars. The
graphical elements are created using V
option also allows connection of a high-resolution color monitor (optional) and an
AT-style keyboard with an integrated trackball (optional).

Text-Based Options

The nongraphical configuration for the Adept MV controller consists of a
character-based user interface for the V
terminal or computer. The system programmer uses the terminal to write, edit,
test, and store application programs. The terminal also can be used as an operator
interface. This configuration is used in applications not requiring AdeptVision or
AIM software.
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Graphical User Interface and Text-Based User Interface

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