10.1.2 Method Editor layout
Text pane
The Text pane contains an overview of the
method in the form of an expandable list with
all blocks and instructions in the method.
Blocks are marked by blue square symbols.
The figure to the right shows a method with
several blocks and instructions. For a newly
created method, only the Main block is shown,
with a defined Base.
The list in the Text pane has a tree structure
and individual blocks can be expanded or
contracted, as indicated by the + or - signs.
When expanded, all the block instructions and
nested blocks are displayed and available for
editing.
Editing is done in the Instructions box in the
lower part of the Method Editor window.
Instructions box
The parameters for the block or instruction that is currently selected in the Text pane
are displayed and available for editing in the Instructions box in the lower part of the
Method Editor window.
The Instructions box is divided into four areas. These are, from left to right:
•
Breakpoint — Contains a field for setting the breakpoint for the instruction or block,
in the unit currently selected as base (the base can be Time or Volume).
•
Instructions — Contains controls for selecting an instruction from a list. The instruc-
tions available are grouped according to function. Groups are selected using the
radio buttons to the left of the list area.
•
Parameters — Contains parameter fields for the chosen instruction. The parameters
will vary between the different instructions.
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10 Creating a method
10.1 The Method Editor
10.1.2 Method Editor layout