A standard button sends a single value each time that it is pressed. While a button can be linked to a device parameter, it is more typically linked to a system function.
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.
On the following example, if "Preset 1" button is pushed, the 1st preset is selected for DriveRack #1. If "Preset 2" button is pushed, the 2nd preset is selected. Each button push overrides the value of the previous button push.
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General |
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Control Info |
Shows control type |
Read only |
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Locked |
Specifies if the control is locked out so that it cannot be moved or re-sized |
Checked = Locked Unchecked = Unlocked |
Parameters |
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Addresses |
The HiQnet address of the control 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: |
Properties correspond to the system explorer |
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Parameter Info |
Shows information about the Parameter Address |
Read only Properties correspond to the system explorer |
| Press Value | Value sent when button is pressed | |
| System Functions | Brings up the System Function Editor | |
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Reset Text |
Optional text to display in right click context popup |
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System Functions |
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System Functions |
Brings up the System Function editor |
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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 Image |
Background graphic of control Brings up the Select Image File window |
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Tool Tip Text |
Text that appears when mouse pointer hovers over control. |
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Tab Index |
Indicates the sequence of an element within the tabbing order of all focusable elements in the document. |
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Tab Stop |
Whether the control appears in the tab order |
Checked = Appears Unchecked = Won't appear
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Button |
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Text |
Text appearing on the control Select and type desired label
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Default text is "Button" with the number of the control (order added to the panel) |
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Font |
Font style for the text on the control Click on "..." to select desired font
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Selects from Windows fonts |
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Text Color |
Color of the text on the control Brings up the Select Color window |
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Fill Color |
Changes the Fill Color of the control, will not be visible if you have an image selected. Brings up the Select Color window |
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Border Color |
The color of the Button border Brings up the Select Color window |
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