G4 PanelBuilder Overview
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G4 PanelBuilder
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.
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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
available when a template is open.
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.
Instance Counter The instance counter tracks and displays the number of times an element is used within the
current project.
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.
Tasks Pane
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.
Quick Links
Located within the Tasks Pane is a small sub-section quick links. These links allow you
quick access to adding and managing templates within G4 PanelBuilder.
Menu
Bar
Toolbar
Toolbox
Status
Bar
Instance Counter
Diagram Area
Tasks
Pane
Quick
Links
