Basic Operations
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G4 PanelBuilder
Adding Elements via The Diagram Menu
Designing G4 PanelBuilder projects is done through graphic representation. The flow between the
pages is done through the Diagram area. Connections are then made between the elements in the
Diagram area. To add an element using the Diagram menu:
1.
Open a project or create a new project file.
2.
Select
Diagram > Add Element
, then select the element with the appropriate number of
selections or device for your criteria.
You can either click and drag or nudge the elements within the Diagram area. Select an element and
use your arrow keys to nudge.
Connecting Elements
Developing flow between pages is made possible by creating lines from one element's exiting node
to another element's entering node.
1.
With a template open and elements present in the diagram area, left-click and hold on the
exiting node of a desired element.
2.
Drag your mouse over any part of another element. If a connection is permissible, the element
highlights in green. If the connection is not possible the element highlights in red.
You have now created the flow from one page to another.
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.
1.
Select an element in the Diagram area.
2.
Select
Diagram > Properties
to open the Diagram Properties dialog window.
3.
Click within the text fields to edit. You can either type the name or use the browse (...) button to
edit the
Connections
fields.
4.
Once all fields are edited, click
OK
.
Generating A TPDesign4 Project
After your new project has all the necessary elements, their nodes are connected and the element
properties are set; you are ready to generate a .TP4 file.
1.
Select
File > Generate TPDesign4 Project
to launch the Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog
window.
2.
Select the location to save the file and place a check next to
Open project in TPDesign4
if you
want G4 PanelBuilder to launch the newly created file within TPDesign4.
3.
Click
Save
.
When you generate a TPDesign4 project G4 PanelBuilder stores information to the
.PB4 file. As a result the file will indicate being "dirty" or changed. You will need to
save the .PB4 file.
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