AMX MIO-R4 User Manual

Working With Buttons
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PDesign4 Touch Panel Design Software (v2.10 or higher)
or buttons on the panel name in the Panel Navigator (which is for pages or popup pages only), on the
folder named Pages (which is for pages only) or on the folder named Popup Pages (which is for popup
pages only) is not allowed.
Paste Controls dialog
Select Button > Paste Control to open the Paste Control Options dialog. Use the options in this dialog
to specify exactly which elements of copied buttons you want to retain when they are pasted back to the
project. The options in this dialog include:
 Function Codes: Click these options to select which aspects of function codes (Address
Codes, Channel Codes, and Level Codes) will be retained when the button is pasted from
clipboard memory. By default, all three options are checked, and all function codes are
retained when pasting the button.
 Page flip options: Click this option to retain page flip references (if any) when pasting the
button (default = enabled).
 Images, slots and sounds: Click these options to select which collateral information (Image
references, Slot references, and Sound references) will be retained when the button is pasted
from clipboard memory. By default, all collateral information is pasted with the button.
You can also select whether to overwrite image names, occupied slots and utilized sounds, in case you
are pasting over existing buttons that have their own image/slot/sound associations. By default, all
"overwrite" options are disabled.
Searching and Replacing Button Properties
Select Edit > Find (or click the toolbar button) to access the Find dialog, which allows you to search for
any button property value either within the currently open Page, or across the entire Project. You can
specify to search for any General or State button property. For example, you can perform a search based
on button type, name, border style, and state count (among many others), or any combination of search
criteria.
To search for button properties:
1. Open the Find dialog (see above).
2. In the Search Criteria table, select the button properties to use as the search criteria. You can include
any General or State button property as search criteria. General and State properties are separated
into two sections.
 Scroll down to view all of the available button properties that can be used as search criteria.
 Click the minus symbol (-) next to the General and States headings to collapse the sections.
Click the plus symbol (+) to expand the views.
The Copy and Paste functions in TPDesign4 always work on the element (including
buttons, bitmaps, even individual button properties displayed in the Properties
Control window) which has the current Edit Focus.
This means the last thing selected, which is not always necessarily a button
displayed in the Design View windows.
For example, if you have selected an item in the Properties Control window (let's say
you've selected "Channel Port", and you perform a "Copy", then you will have copied
only the Channel Port entry in the Properties Control window, and not the associated
button (even though it is selected in the Design View window). You can then paste
the Channel Port number anywhere else in the Properties Control window (where the
copied data is considered to be a valid entry).
If for example you had copied the value "410" from the Left (position) field in the
Properties Control window, you are not allowed to paste it to the Address Port field,
since it is not a valid Address Port number.

AMX MIO-R4 Specifications

General

Flash memory	32 MB
RAM capacity	64 MB
Certification	FCC, IC, CE, IEC 60950, Japan Approval
Maximum range	30 m
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Languages support	ARA, CHI (SIMPL), DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, POR, RUS, THA
Number of devices supported	2
Interface	IR Wireless
Input type	Press buttons
Hard buttons	Yes
Product color	Black
Buttons quantity	29
Remote control proper use	-
Display diagonal	2.4 \
Display resolution	240 x 320 pixels
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Package weight	25 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	19 mm
Width	51 mm
Height	240 mm
Weight	20 g

Summary

TPDesign4 Program

Overview

Provides an introduction to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design program and its features.

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems compatible with TPDesign4 software.

PC Requirements

Details the minimum hardware and software specifications for running TPDesign4.

TPDesign4 Work Area

Describes the main components of the TPDesign4 graphical user interface.

Toolbars

Explains the function and customization of TPDesign4 toolbars.

Design View Windows

Covers the canvas for creating touch panel pages and popup pages.

Using the Zoom Controls

Explains how to adjust the zoom factor for pages in the workspace.

Workspace Navigator

Used to open pages/popup pages and view/edit function codes.

Properties Control Window

The central interface for editing all project element properties.

State Manager Window

Displays and allows editing of button states.

Button Preview Window

Allows visual preview of selected buttons and their states.

Magnifier Window

Allows temporary magnification of specific areas within a design view.

Status Bar

Displays current cursor position and button information.

Print Preview Window

Displays a preview of pages and popup pages as they will appear when printed.

Workspace Context Menu

Provides shortcuts to toolbars and dialogs via right-click.

WebUpdate

Details the stand-alone application for updating AMX software.

G4 PanelBuilder

Introduces the application for creating G4 touch panel projects.

G4 PanelPreview

Describes the application for previewing TPDesign4 projects.

TPDesign4 Project Files

Overview

Explains the structure and contents of TPDesign4 project files.

Inappropriate File Name Characters

Lists characters to avoid when naming project files for compatibility.

Creating a New Project

Guides through the process of setting up a new TPDesign4 project.

Using The New Project Wizard

Explains how to use the wizard for quick project setup.

System-Generated File Names

Details how project files are automatically named.

Edit Focus

Explains how the program tracks the currently active element for editing.

Setting Project Properties

Covers the dialog for configuring project-wide settings.

Applying Password Protection to Your Project File

Describes how to secure project files with password protection.

Setting a Power Up Page

Explains how to specify the initial page displayed when the panel powers on.

Setting an Inactive Page Flip

Configures page flips for panel inactivity.

Project Properties dialog - Sensors tab

Details settings for panel sensors.

Project Properties dialog - IR Emitters and Receivers tab

Covers configuration for IR emitters and receivers.

Working With R-4 Remote Controllers

Details creating projects for AMX R-4 remote controllers.

Using Quick Input

Explains how to use quick input for faster text entry.

Undo/Redo Support

Describes the functionality for reversing or redoing actions.

Using the Workspace Navigator

Explains how to navigate projects and pages.

Cutting, Copying and Pasting

Covers the process of moving elements between projects or within a project.

Saving the Active Project as a Different Panel Type

Allows saving a project for a different panel type.

Working With Multiple Projects

Covers managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Project Migration (from previous versions of TPDesign4)

Guides on migrating projects from older TPDesign4 versions.

Using the TPD Conversion Wizard

Explains the wizard for converting TPD3 files to TPD4.

Errors and Warnings Report dialog

Details how to view and resolve errors/warnings after conversion.

Working With Pages

Overview

Introduces pages as containers for buttons and their properties.

Creating a Page

Steps to add a new page to a TPDesign4 project.

Page General Properties

Covers settings like Name, Description, and default colors for pages.

Creating a Page Flip

Explains how to create button actions to navigate between pages.

Page State Properties

Details properties that can be set for individual page states.

Adding a Bitmap to a Page

Describes how to add background images to pages.

Working with Transparent Backgrounds

Explains how to use transparency in images for layering.

Deleting Pages From a Project

Steps to remove a page from the active project.

Working With Popup Pages

Covers the creation and management of popup pages.

Working With Buttons

Overview

Introduces the different types of buttons supported by TPDesign4.

Selection Tool

Explains how to select elements within the Design View.

Setting Default Parameters for New Buttons

Covers setting default styles for newly created buttons.

Creating New Buttons

Guides on drawing and creating new buttons.

Using the Drawing Assist Features

Details tools for aligning and sizing buttons.

Generated Button Names

Explains how buttons are automatically named.

Setting General Button Properties

Covers basic, non-state specific properties for buttons.

Setting Button Programming Properties

Explains properties related to button programming.

Setting State Properties

Details properties that apply to individual button states.

List Box Buttons

Introduces a special button type for displaying data in a scrollable list.

List Box Buttons

Overview

Introduces List Box buttons and their functionality.

List Box Buttons - Columns

Details managing columns within List Box buttons.

Setting List Box Button Column Properties

Covers properties specific to List Box columns.

Adding Rows and Columns to a List Box (Managed Mode)

Steps to add rows and columns to List Box containers.

Deleting Rows and Columns from a List Box (Managed Mode)

Steps to remove rows and columns from List Box containers.

List Box Buttons - Navigation Buttons

Explains how to create buttons for navigating List Box content.

List Box Buttons: Unmanaged Mode

Describes an alternative mode for managing List Box subordinate buttons.

List Data Table

Covers the creation and management of data tables for List Box buttons.

Creating a Static List Data Table

Steps to create a static data table for List Box display.

Working With Dynamic List Box Data

Explains how to use dynamic data for List Box buttons.

List Box Commands

Details commands used to define List Box data.

Working With Properties

Properties Control Window

The central interface for editing all project element properties.

General Properties

Covers basic, non-state specific properties for elements.

Programming Properties

Details properties related to code and functionality.

Level Control Parameters

Defines parameters for level control types like Absolute and Relative.

Level Functions

Explains functions for bargraphs, multi-state bargraphs, and joysticks.

Address Codes

Details options for assigning address codes for date and time display.

Channel Codes

Covers channel code options for navigation and page flips.

State Properties

Covers properties that define the appearance of individual states.

Working With The Property Painter

Explains tools for copying and applying properties.

Working With States

Details managing states for buttons, pages, and popups.

Working With Function Codes

Covers the assignment and management of channel, address, and level codes.

Colors and Palettes

Working With Colors

Explains how to select and apply colors using the RGB and Palette Index.

Creating Custom Palettes

Guides on creating and saving custom color palettes.

Importing Palette Files

Describes how to import external palette files.

Using Custom Palettes to Enable Color Schemes in G4 PanelBuilder

Explains how custom palettes integrate with G4 PanelBuilder color schemes.

Using the Grab and Paint Properties Tools

Covers tools for copying and applying property sets.

Using the Property Painter

Provides a shortcut for applying predefined property sets.

Animations and Tweening

Using the Animation Wizard

Guides through creating animated button sequences.

Tweening

Explains the process of altering properties for intermediate animation frames.

Creating Color Transition Effects

Details using tweening to create smooth color changes.

Creating Animated Bitmap Effects

Covers applying motion effects to bitmaps on buttons.

Chameleon Images

Introduces special PNG images that adapt colors based on button properties.

Working With Templates

Importing Template (*.VAT or *.TPT) Files

Describes importing template files for project design.

Working With the System Page Template

Covers using pre-defined system pages in projects.

Creating G4 PanelBuilder Templates

Guides on creating custom G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Template Requirements

Lists essential elements for creating valid G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Rules for Navigating A Template

Details conventions for navigating within templates.

Creating Navigation Elements

Explains how to create navigation structures for templates.

Creating Placeholder Elements

Guides on creating blank elements for template customization.

Exporting Your Project as a G4 PanelBuilder Template

Steps to export TPDesign4 projects as G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Working With the Resource Manager

Images tab

Provides tools to import and preview project images.

Dynamic Images tab

Manages external dynamic images from servers.

Slots tab

Allows management of slot assignments for images and icons.

Sounds tab

Provides tools to import and preview sound files.

Editing Image and Sound Files Using External Programs

Covers associating and using external editors for media files.

Working With Images

Details the supported image file types.

Importing Image Files To Your Project

Steps to import image files into the project.

Assigning Images to Slot Positions

Explains how to assign imported images to slots for icon use.

Working With Dynamic Images

Covers the management and assignment of dynamic images.

Working With Dynamo Video

Explains how to set up streaming video for dynamic images.

Network Path Information

Details syntax for accessing streaming network cameras.

Bitmaps vs. Icons

Explains the difference between Bitmaps and Icons in TPDesign4.

State Draw Order (Z-Order)

Describes the layering order of visual elements on a page.

Working With Sound Files

Guides on importing and assigning sound files.

File Transfer Operations

Working With Communications Configurations

Covers saving and recalling connection settings.

Connecting to a NetLinx Master

Explains how to establish communication with a NetLinx Master.

Connecting to a NetLinx Master via TCP/IP

Steps to connect using TCP/IP protocol.

Connecting to a NetLinx Master via Serial Port

Steps to connect using a serial port.

Connecting to a NetLinx Master via Modem

Steps to connect using a modem.

Secure NetLinx Connections

Covers authentication for secure NetLinx Master connections.

Transferring Touch Panel Files to/from a NetLinx Master

Explains sending and receiving project files.

Panel File Transfers via TCP/IP

Details transferring files using TCP/IP.

Panel File Transfers via Serial Port

Details transferring files using a serial port.

Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP Transfers

Covers direct PC to panel connection via TCP/IP.

Configuring TPDesign4 for Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP Transfers

Steps to configure TPDesign4 for masterless TCP/IP transfers.

Sending Files To the Panel

Instructions for sending project files to a panel.

Receiving Files From The Panel

Instructions for uploading project files from a panel.

Program Preferences

Preferences Dialog

Accesses general program settings for TPDesign4.

Application tab

Customizes startup, undo/redo, and miscellaneous settings.

Appearance tab

Controls display and grid settings for the Design View.

Directories tab

Specifies default directories for project files and backups.

Customize dialog

Allows customization of the TPDesign4 GUI elements.

Commands tab

Covers customizing menus and toolbars.

Toolbars tab

Details managing toolbars and creating custom ones.

Tools tab

Allows adding external program shortcuts to the Tools menu.

Keyboard tab

Covers customizing keyboard shortcuts.

Menu tab

Details customizing menus and context menus.

Options tab

Provides options for toolbar appearance.

Hotkey Shortcuts

Explains how to customize keyboard shortcuts.

Visual Style Options

Allows selection of different visual styles for the TPDesign4 GUI.

Appendix A: G4 Computer Control

System Requirements for G4CC

Lists the requirements for using the G4 Computer Control application.

Setting Up G4CC

Guides on configuring G4CC for touch panel control.

1: TPD4 Touch Panel File

Steps to create a button for Computer Control functionality.

2: Source Code

Details the source code requirements for G4CC.

3: G4CC (Computer Control) Configuration:

Covers the configuration utility for G4CC.

Using configCC.exe to Configure G4CC

Details the steps to configure G4CC using the utility.

Setting Programming Properties: Computer Control Buttons

Covers programming properties for Computer Control buttons.

Appendix B: G4 PanelBuilder

Creating a New Project Using G4 PanelBuilder

Guides on creating projects using G4 PanelBuilder.

Importing G4 PanelBuilder Templates

Explains how to import existing G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Creating G4 PanelBuilder Templates

Steps to create custom G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Template Requirements

Lists essential elements for creating valid G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Rules for Navigating A Template

Details conventions for navigating within templates.

Creating Navigation Elements

Explains how to create navigation structures for templates.

Creating Placeholder Elements

Guides on creating blank elements for template customization.

Exporting Your Project as a G4 PanelBuilder Template

Steps to export TPDesign4 projects as G4 PanelBuilder templates.

Appendix C: TakeNote

Introduction

Provides an overview of the TakeNote application and its integration.

USB Stick Specifications

Details the hardware specifications of the NXA-USBTN USB Control Stick.

Pre-Configuration Procedures

Lists necessary steps before using TakeNote and G4CC.

Updating AMX Hardware and Software

Guides on updating AMX hardware and software.

Developing a TPD4 project with G4CC and TakeNote Support

Steps to create a TPDesign4 project supporting G4CC and TakeNote.

Modifying the Source Code on your Master

Explains how to modify NetLinx Master Source Code for G4CC.

Running the Computer Control Application

Instructions for launching and using the G4CC application.

Running the TakeNote Application

Steps to set up and implement the TakeNote annotation application.