Appendix B: G4 Panel Builder
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TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design Program
Element Specific Conventions (click to access)
 Splash Elements - This element is a popup that can contain an image, i.e., corporate
logo.
 Consists of at least one popup and can contain multiple popups.
 Cannot contain pages.
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 Device Elements - This element is the actual device used. For reference, consult AMX
templates where we list the most commonly used devices.
 Consists of one page and can contain multiple popups.
 Only one Device element can be displayed at a time.
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 Feature Elements - This element resembles the Device element. However, there can only
be one Feature element in a panel design, i.e., the "Clean Panel" feature.
 Consists of one page and can contain multiple popups.
 Only one Feature element can be displayed at a time.
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 Sub-Feature Elements - This element represents the "universal" features that appear on
many pages, i.e., "volume."
 Consists of at least one popup and can contain multiple popups.
 Cannot contain pages.
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Rules for Navigating A Template
In addition to the template requirements and required elements there are rules for navigating the
templates and template wide conventions you need to heed.
When navigating to a Device, Feature or Placeholder element from a Navigation element:
 Hide all popups on the page for that element.
 Perform the standard page flip to the page for that element.
 Show any popups for the element.
 Show any popups for the linked Sub-Feature, when applicable.
 Show the Navigation element that linked to the element.
When navigating to a Device, Feature or Placeholder element from a Sub-Navigation element:
Any Sub-Navigation elements that may have been currently displayed will be hidden.