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Details the operating systems compatible with TPDesign4.
Specifies the minimum hardware and software requirements for TPDesign4.
Lists additional PC requirements such as CD-ROM and mouse.
Lists the AMX G4 touch panel types supported by TPDesign4.
Details how to arrange and use the dockable toolbars in TPDesign4.
Explains the canvas area for creating pages and popup pages.
Helps in opening pages/popup pages and viewing function codes.
Window for viewing and editing element properties and states.
Allows viewing and editing of individual button states.
Displays cursor position, feedback, and connection status.
Provides a preview of pages and popup pages for printing.
Provides shortcuts for toolbars and dialogs via right-click.
Describes the drag and drop functionality for project files.
Guides on creating new projects using the G4 PanelBuilder application.
Step-by-step guide for setting up a new project using the wizard.
View/edit file information associated with the active project.
View/edit setup information associated with the active project.
View/edit light, motion, and battery sensor information.
Specify port assignments for IR emitters and receivers.
Steps to convert existing TPDesign3 files to TPDesign4.
View and open pages/popup pages within projects.
Procedure for opening pages and popup pages using the navigator.
How to rename pages or popup pages directly in the navigator.
View and edit function codes associated with pages.
Copying states from pages, popup pages, or buttons to the clipboard.
Pasting copied states onto other elements in the State Manager.
Replace states using clipboard copy and paste functionality.
Alternative method for replacing states using drag-and-drop.
Guides on managing multiple projects open at the same time.
Procedure for copying and pasting pages, popup pages, and buttons between projects.
Dialog for selecting and saving property sets for painting.
Importing and managing image files for projects.
Managing images hosted on external servers like HTTP or FTP.
Managing assignments for images and icons in project slots.
Importing and managing sound files (.WAV, .MP3) for projects.
Associating and using external editors for image and sound files.
Details on applying images to buttons and pages.
Assigning imported images to specific slot positions for Icon usage.
Adding and assigning dynamic image files to project slots.
Setup procedure for using Motion JPEG streaming video.
Explains the differences between Bitmaps and Icons in TPDesign4.
Using icons as button graphics and their properties.
Concept of Slots for assigning Icons to project elements.
Defines the drawing order of visual elements on a page or button.
Importing and managing sound files for projects.
Covers creating, naming, and setting properties for pages.
Procedure for adding a fill color to a page.
Applying an image file as a background to a page.
Applying an icon to a page as a foreground image.
Adding text directly onto a page outside of buttons.
Assigning a video source as a background image for a page.
Setting up button attributes to flip between panel pages.
Details available page flip action types and target selections.
Procedure for copying pages within the Workspace Navigator.
Procedure for pasting copied pages into projects or the navigator.
Steps to delete a page from the current project.
Dialog for exporting pages as image files with format options.
Covers creating, naming, and setting properties for popup pages.
Procedure for adding a new popup page to the active project.
Tool for drawing popup pages directly onto a page canvas.
Using drawing assist tools to edit popup page size and position.
General properties for popup pages.
Programming-related properties for popup pages.
State-related properties for popup pages.
Assigning border names to new popup pages or buttons.
Procedure for adding a fill color to a popup page.
Applying an image file as a background to a popup page.
Applying an icon to a popup page as a foreground image.
Adding text directly onto a popup page outside of buttons.
Assigning a video source as a background image for a popup page.
Populating states using clipboard or drag-and-drop methods.
Mechanism to group popup pages into mutually exclusive sets.
Procedure for copying popup pages via the Workspace Navigator.
Procedure for pasting copied popup pages.
Options to show or hide popup pages via menus or toolbars.
Dialog to specify which popup pages to display and their order.
Preview and print functionality for pages and popup pages.
Basic dual-state buttons for touch panel functions.
Multi-state buttons supporting up to 256 states for animation.
Buttons for monitoring/adjusting audio and lighting levels.
Level monitors with up to 256 states for animation.
Controllers for vertical/horizontal pan and tilt control.
Buttons intended only for displaying non-interactive text.
Buttons for remote desktop access to a PC via VNC.
Editing properties for programmable external controls (pushbuttons/LEDs).
Dialog for aligning and resizing selected buttons.
Interacts with Properties Control to set visual aspects of elements.
Procedure to duplicate an existing state for a button.
Pasting states from clipboard to add new states to a button.
Simplified method to add copies of states using drag-and-drop.
Steps to delete states from a button's collection.
Reordering states using clipboard copy and paste.
Alternative method for reordering states using drag-and-drop.
Setting panel-wide general properties for external controls.
Setting panel-wide programming properties for external controls.
Setting page-specific general properties for external controls.
Setting page-specific programming properties for external controls.
Copying and converting properties for external controls between panels.
Specifies which elements of copied buttons to retain during pasting.
Sends TPDesign4 project files to a specified NetLinx Master.
Receives TPDesign4 project files from a NetLinx Master.
Define and save connection settings for transfers.
Modify communication settings for an existing configuration.
Establishes communication via TCP/IP.
Establishes communication via a serial port.
Establishes communication via a modem.
Transferring panel files using a TCP/IP connection.
Transferring panel files using a serial port connection.
Transferring panel files using a modem connection.
Steps to configure TPDesign4 for PC-based NetLinx master.
Procedure for powering up and connecting the panel.
Initiates the process of sending files to the panel.
Initiates the process of receiving files from the panel.
Steps to configure the panel for USB transfers.
Steps to configure TPDesign4 for USB transfers.
Initiates sending files to the panel via USB.
Initiates receiving files from the panel via USB.
Utilizing the 32-bit RGB color palette for specifying colors.
Handling transparency in bitmaps for layering images.
Managing multiple custom color palettes for easy switching.
Steps to create and save custom color palettes.
Procedure for renaming existing custom palettes.
Selecting a different palette to use for the project.
Importing *.PAL files for use in projects.
Exporting custom palettes as *.PAL files for distribution.
Copying and pasting entire palettes between projects.
Copying and pasting individual palette entries (colors).
Using custom palettes for color schemes in G4 PanelBuilder templates.
A new button state property using PNG images for dynamic colors.
Details on using chameleon images for effects and color schemes.
Tool for generating animation sequences for multi-state buttons.
Process of generating intermediate frames for smooth transitions.
Applying color transition effects using tweeners.
Applying animated bitmap effects using position tweeners.
Applying animated text effects using position tweeners.
Menu for selecting tweening options for animations.
Main dialog for setting general program preferences.
Customizing TPDesign4 GUI elements like menus and toolbars.
Steps to create and add new custom toolbars.
Procedure for renaming custom toolbars.
Steps to delete custom toolbars.
Adding shortcuts for external applications to the Tools menu.
Creating and adding new custom menus to the application.
Adding commands to existing menus.
Associating icons with new toolbar or menu commands.
Customizing keyboard accelerators (hotkeys).
Selecting visual styles for the TPDesign4 GUI.
Lists system requirements for G4 Computer Control.
Configuration steps for G4 Computer Control.
Setting programming properties for Computer Control buttons.
Guide to creating new projects using G4 PanelBuilder.
Importing prefabricated G4 PanelBuilder template files.
Creating custom G4 PanelBuilder template files.
Key requirements for creating valid G4 PanelBuilder templates.
Describes optional elements like Mode and Sub-Navigation elements.
Rules governing navigation between elements in templates.
Procedure for creating navigation elements within templates.
Creating placeholder elements for adding items to templates.
Creating preview images embedded in G4 PanelBuilder templates.
Assigning alternate on-screen names for template elements.
Conventions for Mode Pages, Info, Item, and Title Buttons in Navigation elements.
Conventions for Sub-Feature Popups, Info, Item, and Title Buttons.
Conventions for Splash Popups, Info, and Title Buttons.
Conventions for Device Pages, Info, and Title Buttons.
Conventions for Feature Pages, Info, and Title Buttons.
Overview of TakeNote application and Computer Control.
Details the specifications of the NXA-USBTN USB Control Stick.
Necessary steps before using TakeNote and G4CC applications.
Procedures for updating AMX hardware and software.
Guide to developing projects supporting G4CC and TakeNote.
Steps to modify NetLinx Master Source Code for G4CC functionality.
Configuration utility for G4CC application on USB stick.
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