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G4 PanelBuilder

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Last Revised: 12/09/2008

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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........................................................................................................................ 3

Project Menu................................................................................................................... 3

Toolbox Menu ................................................................................................................. 3

Diagram Menu................................................................................................................. 4

View Menu ...................................................................................................................... 4

Help Menu....................................................................................................................... 4

Diagram Area .................................................................................................................. 5

Toolbar............................................................................................................................ 5

Tasks Pane....................................................................................................................... 6

Quick Links ...................................................................................................................... 7

Toolbox ........................................................................................................................... 7

Color Schemes ................................................................................................................ 8

Status Bar........................................................................................................................ 8

Viewing Panes ................................................................................................................. 8

Changing Visual Style...................................................................................................... 8

Basic Operations ................................................................................................9

Getting Started......................................................................................................... 9

Creating A New Project .................................................................................................. 9

Adding A Toolbox Element to The Diagram ................................................................... 9

Adding Elements via The Diagram Menu ...................................................................... 10

Connecting Elements .................................................................................................... 10

Editing Diagram Element Properties via The Diagram Menu ........................................ 11

Generating A TPDesign4 Project .................................................................................. 11

Saving A Project............................................................................................................ 11

Closing A Project........................................................................................................... 12

Templates ............................................................................................................... 12

Preview A Template via Template Manager.................................................................. 12

Opening A Most Recently Used Template .................................................................... 12

Install A Template via Template Manager ..................................................................... 12

Install Templates from AMX.com .................................................................................. 12

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Install A Template from File .......................................................................................... 13

Remove A Template from G4 PanelBuilder ................................................................... 13

Opening A Project .................................................................................................. 13

Changing Color Schemes ........................................................................................ 13

Creating A New Project from File ........................................................................... 14

Editing Project Properties....................................................................................... 14

Alternate Screen Names ......................................................................................... 14

Using Unicode Text................................................................................................. 14

Preview Diagram Element....................................................................................... 15

Preview A Toolbox Element.................................................................................... 15

Globally Remove An Element Instance ................................................................... 15

Undo, Redo And Delete.......................................................................................... 15

Create Snapshots to Clipboard............................................................................... 16

Show and Hide Grid................................................................................................ 16

Snap To Grid........................................................................................................... 16

Zoom in And out of Diagram .................................................................................. 16

Using Web Updates ................................................................................................ 16

Exiting G4 PanelBuilder .......................................................................................... 16

Creating Templates for G4 PanelBuilder ..........................................................17

Overview ................................................................................................................ 17

Creating Templates with Alternate Screen Names ................................................. 19

Creating Templates with Color Schemes ................................................................ 19

Define The Color Scheme .............................................................................................. 19

Create A Preview Image................................................................................................ 19

Template Requirements.......................................................................................... 20

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.................................................................................................... 28

Diagram Preview dialog ................................................................................................ 29

Diagram Properties dialog ............................................................................................ 29

Errors And Warnings Report dialog .............................................................................. 30

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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 ............................................................................................. 35

Template Sample Images dialog ................................................................................... 36

Unicode Edit Window.................................................................................................... 36

Context Menus ....................................................................................................... 37

Diagram Area Context Menu ........................................................................................ 37

Toolbox Context Menu ................................................................................................. 37

View Context Menu....................................................................................................... 37

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G4 PanelBuilder Overview

Welcome to G4 PanelBuilder

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.

System Requirements

G4 PanelBuilder supports the following platforms:

 Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or greater)

If you are installing on a Windows 2000 machine, you must have Administrator rights
to install and run all required System files.

 Windows XP Home and Professional (Service Pack 1 or greater)

Other PC requirements:

 Pentium 233 MHZ processor (minimum requirement); 300 MHZ or faster recommended.

 75 MB of free disk space (minimum requirement); 150 MB recommended.

 128 MB of installed memory (RAM).

 Minimum (VGA) screen resolution of 800x600

 Windows-compatible CD-ROM drive.

 Windows-compatible mouse (or other pointing device).

G4 PanelBuilder Overview

Supported AMX (G4) touch panel types:

 MVP-7500: 7.5" Modero ViewPoint (wireless) Touch Panel

 MVP-8400: 8.4" Modero ViewPoint (wireless) Touch Panel

 NXT/NXD-1200V: Enhanced 12" Modero Touch Panel

 NXT/NXD-1200VG: Enhanced 12" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXT/NXD-1500VG: Enhanced 15" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXT/NXD-1700VG: Enhanced 17" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXT/NXD-CV7: 7" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXT/NXD-CA12: 12" Modero Touch Panel

 NXT/NXD-CV12: 12" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXT/NXD-CA15: 15" Modero Touch Panel

 NXT/NXD-CV15: 15" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXT/NXD-CV17: 17" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)

 NXP-TPI/4: Touch Panel Interface 4

The nomenclature " NXT" indicates the table-top (tilt) model, and "NXD" represents
the wall-mount version.

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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
Bar

Toolbar

Toolbox

Status
Bar

Instance Counter

Diagram Area

Tasks
Pane

Quick
Links

FIG. 1 G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface

G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface

Menu Bar The menu bar is the location of all functions for G4 PanelBuilder.

Toolbar The toolbar contains icons for the commonly used functions.

Toolbox All elements available within a selected template reside in the toolbox. The toolbox is only

Status Bar In addition to giving you the current status of G4 PanelBuilder, i.e., Ready. The status bar

Instance Counter The instance counter tracks and displays the number of times an element is used within the

Diagram Area The Diagram area is the graphical representation of the flow your panel file will follow. After

Tasks Pane The tasks pane is a collection of links to commonly used functions. In addition to opening

Quick Links Located within the Tasks Pane is a small sub-section quick links. These links allow you

available when a template is open.

also provides a brief description of toolbar and menu items via mouse over.

current project.

pulling the elements from the Toolbox you can connect and develop the elements.

projects (both new and existing), tasks pane tracks recently opened projects and templates.
To access anything listed in the tasks pane, click on any of the items listed.

quick access to adding and managing templates within G4 PanelBuilder.

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File Menu

The File menu serves as a location for file management, project information and template management.

File Menu

New Launches the New Project dialog.

New From File Launches the New From File dialog.

Open Launches the Open Project dialog.

Close Closes the project currently open.

Save Saves the current project. If the project has not been previously saved it will

launch the Save As dialog.

Save As Launches the Save As dialog.

Generate TPDesign4 Project Launches the Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog.

Install Templates From
AMX.com

Install Templates From File Launches the Install Templates from File dialog.

Template Manager Launches the Template Manager dialog.

Most Recently Used List A list of most recently opened project file names.

Exit Closes the G4 PanelBuilder application.

When an internet connection is present, connects to AMX.com and launches
the AMX.com Template Library dialog.

Edit Menu

The Edit menu governs the actions within the Diagram area.

Edit Menu

Undo Undoes action taken in diagram area. Undo does not apply to text changes within elements.

Redo Reverses the undo action taken within the diagram area.

Delete Deletes the element currently selected in the Diagram area.

Project Menu

The Project menu is a set of features covering the project properties and related items.

Project Menu

Project Properties Launches the Project Properties dialog.

Project Template Sample Images Launches the Template Sample Images dialog.

Color Schemes Launches the Color Schemes dialog.

Toolbox Menu

The Toolbox menu is a set of features for interacting with the Toolbox area.

Toolbox Menu

Add Element To Diagram Adds the element currently selected within the Toolbox to the Diagram area.

Remove All Instances From
Diagram

Element Preview Launches the Templates Sample Images dialog with the currently selected ele-

Removes all instances of the currently selected element from the Diagram
area.

ment shown.

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Diagram Menu

The Diagram menu interacts directly with the Diagram area.

Diagram Menu

Add Element A complete list of available elements within your selected template. Select any

Properties Launches the Diagram Properties dialog. This feature views the properties of

Preview Launches the Diagram Preview dialog.

Show Grid Shows the grid in the Diagram area.

Snap To Grid Locks all element placements to grid lines.

Zoom Out Decreases the magnification of the diagram area. Increments are 150%, 125%,

Zoom In Increases the magnification of the diagram area. Increments are 150%, 125%,

Zoom A list of available increments to zoom into or out of the diagram area. Click on

Copy Snapshot To Clipboard Copies only the diagram area to your computer's clipboard.

View Menu

element to have it placed within the Diagram area.

the selected element within the Diagram area.

100%, 75% and 50% of work area.

100%, 75% and 50% of work area.

the desired magnification to implement.

The View menu allows you to toggle different aspects of the G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface on and off.
Additionally, you can change the appearance of the application itself. A check next to the title indicates it is
visible.

View Menu

Visual Style A list of visual appearances for the G4 PanelBuilder. Select one of the following:

• 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 Launches the G4 PanelBuilder help, Contents section.

AMX Training Demo Connects to AMX.com for the online demo for using G4 PanelBuilder.

Web Update Launches the AMX Web Update utility. Internet connection is necessary.

About G4 PanelBuilder Displays the about G4 PanelBuilder dialog containing information pertaining to

version and copyright.

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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.

Exiting Node

Entering
Node

Connection Line

Element

FIG. 2 Diagram Area

Diagram Area

Entering Node This node receives the connection line from another element.

Exiting Node This node connects out to another element.

Element The building block of the panel files, i.e., Modes, Navigation, Devices, and etc.

Connection Line The graphical representation of the connection between two elements. The color of the

connection line is dictated by the element it is exiting.

Toolbar

The toolbar contains icons for the commonly used functions:

New

New From File

Open

Save

Generate TPDesign4 Project

Delete

Undo

Redo

Color Schemes

Zoom Out

Zoom In

Copy Snapshot To Clipboard

Template Manager

Toolbar

FIG. 3

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Toolbar

New Launches the New Project dialog.

New From File Launches the New From File dialog.

Open Launches the Open Project dialog.

Save Saves the current project. If the project has not been previously saved it will

Generate TPDesign4 Project Launches the Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog.

Delete Deletes the element currently selected in the Diagram area.

Undo Undoes action taken in diagram area. Undo does not apply to text changes

Redo Reverses the undo action taken within the diagram area.

Color Schemes Launches the Color Schemes dialog.

Zoom Out Decreases the magnification of the diagram area. Increments are 150%, 125%,

Zoom In Increases the magnification of the diagram area. Increments are 150%, 125%,

Copy Snapshot To Clipboard Copies only the diagram area to your computer's clipboard.

Template Manager Launches the Template Manager dialog.

Tasks Pane

launch the Save As dialog.

within elements.

100%, 75% and 50% of work area.

100%, 75% and 50% of work area.

The tasks pane is a collection of links to commonly used functions. In addition to opening projects (both new
and existing), tasks pane tracks recently opened projects and templates. To access anything listed in the tasks
pane, click on any of the items listed.

Recently
Opened
Projects

Open Project

Recently Opened Templates

New File

New from File

Tasks Pane

FIG. 4

Tasks Pane

Recently Opened Projects A list of file names for recently opened existing projects.

Open Project Launches the Open Project dialog.

Recently Opened Templates A list of file names for recently opened templates.

New File Launches the New Project dialog.

New from File Launches the New From File dialog.

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Quick Links

Located within the Tasks Pane is a small sub-section quick of links. These links allow you quick access to
adding and managing templates within G4 PanelBuilder.

AMX.com Template Library

Install Template from File

Open Template Manager

FIG. 5 Quick Links

Quick Links

Install Templates From
AMX.com

Install Templates From File Launches the Install Templates From File dialog.

Template Manager Launches the Template Manager dialog.

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.

Toolbox

All elements available within a selected template reside in the toolbox. The toolbox is only available when a
template is open.

Element
(i.e., Mode Element
with 3 items)

Toolbox

FIG. 6

Element Sections

As you can see, the toolbox is divided into elements with specific pages contained therein. Click on the
element you would like to add, i.e., Navigation, Device, etc. All available elements will be shown. When
available, a thumbnail representation of the page will appear within the toolbox; otherwise a general image
will be shown for the thumbnail. Mouse-over the element to get a description. Once you have found the
element you would like to use, you can right-click on the thumbnail to access the toolbox context menu or
drag-and-drop the element into the diagram area.

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.

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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.

Used either with Chameleon buttons or standalone, you can use a single template that can deliver different
predefined color schemes.

Status Bar

Located at the bottom of the G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface is the status bar. In addition to giving you
the current status of G4 PanelBuilder, i.e., Ready. The status bar also provides a brief description of toolbar
and menu items via mouse over.

Viewing Panes

The G4 PanelBuilder Application Interface is composed of panes, sections containing tools for creating a
panel project. To reveal or hide different panes:

Changing Visual Style

So, you love everything G4 PanelBuilder does for you and just could not be more impressed. Well, you would
rather it fit in with the Windows 2000® theme you have. To change the appearance of G4 PanelBuilder:

 Select View > (any of the panes listed; a check mark indicates the pane is in view) Toolbar, Tasks

Pane, Toolbox or Status Bar.

 Select View > Visual Style and select from the following

 Default

 Office XP®

 Office 2003®

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