A segmented meter is an output meter that shows the state of a device parameter.
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.
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General |
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Control Info |
Shows control type |
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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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Information |
Shows information about the Parameter Address |
Read only Properties correspond to the system explorer |
| Maximum | The maximum deployable value for the meter | |
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Minimum |
The maximum deployable value for the meter |
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Value Equation |
When specified, this equation combines the attached parameter's values and returns the value that the control will display |
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Gain Reduction |
Check if this meter is to be a Gain Reduction style. The negative dB gains are reported (shown) as increasing positive gains |
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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 Color |
Sets the background color for the meter Brings up the Select Color window |
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Tool Tip Text |
Text that appears on control mouse-over |
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Meter |
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Orientation |
The orientation of the meter; Vertical or Horizontal |
Select Left to Right, Right to Left, Top to Bottom, or Bottom to Top |
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High Color |
The color of the upper section of the meter Brings up the Select Color window |
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Mid Color |
The color of the mid section of the meter Brings up the Select Color window |
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Low Color |
The color of the lower section of the meter Brings up the Select Color window |
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High Threshold |
The value at which the upper section ends and the mid section begins |
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Mid Threshold |
The value at which the mid section ends and the lower section begins |
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Off Color |
The color of the Off segments Brings up the Select Color window |
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Segment Border |
The border color for each segment Brings up the Select Color window |
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Segment Count |
The number of meter segments |
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Segment Height |
The height of individual LEDs in the meter |
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Segment Width |
The with of individual LEDs in the meter |
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Top Border |
Distance, in pixels,between the top edge of the control and the top of the meter |
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Bottom Border |
Distance, in pixels,between the bottom edge of the control and the bottom of the meter |
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Left Border |
Distance, in pixels,between the left edge of the control and the left side of the meter |
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Right Border |
Distance, in pixels,between the right edge of the control and the right side of the meter |
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Segment Spacing |
The distance, in pixels between segments |
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Scale |
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Display Scale |
When checked, the scale is enabled |
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Font |
Click on "..." to select desired font. Brings up a Font Select window |
Selects from Windows fonts |
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Fore Color |
The foreground color for the scale Brings up the Select Color window |
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Scale Location |
Placement for the scale (the scale must be enabled first) |
Right or Bottom, Left or Top |
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Custom Ticks |
Customized ticks for the control. Parameters must be set first | |
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Scale Count |
The number of scale entries to display |
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Scale Space |
Space to allocate for the scale |
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