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XpanelDesigner is a software that allows users to create projects that can be downloaded to CIMON’s HMI, Xpanelfor Ativa's Xpanel HMI. You can download any version of the software from the CIMON website (www.cimon.comAtiva Downloads page (http://www.ativa-automacao.com.br/downloads/).

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- When you install XpanelDesigner, check for the software version compatible with your product.

- A project created in a higher version cannot be executed in a lower version.

- To establish a connection between your PC and HMI, you must download a separate program according to the following OS versions:

- If your OS version is Windows XP, ‘ActiveSync’ is required.

- If your OS version is Windows 7 and above, the ‘Windows Mobile Device Center’ is required.

- You can download each program on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com).

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Products that are not supported by XpanelDesigner versions 2.11 through 2.35

CM-XT05

CM-XT06

CM-XT10CA

CM-XT12CA

 

Products that are not supported by XpanelDesigner versions 2.40/2.50/2.52

CM-XT04CB

CM-XT05MB

CM-XT05SA

CM-XT05SB

CM-XT06CB

CM-XT07CB

CM-XT10CC

CM-XT10CB

CM-XT12CB

CM-XT12CA

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Follow the steps below to download XpanelDesigner.

a)  Go You must have an Ativa account to download the application. Go to the CIMON Ativa download website (http://www.cimonativa-automacao.com), and register for an account. Make sure to be logged in before proceeding.

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.br/downloads/), then click “log in or sign up“ to create an account:

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b) Click [Download] at the top right > Click [ATVXEL DESIGNER] in the middle of the webpage.

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c) Or navigate to [Support] at the top > Click [Archive] from the list. You may set the filters by product or category, or even search by keywords to find the version of XpanelDesigner you desire.

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d) Click the download file at the bottom of the page.

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e) Unzip the file in your directory storing the download. Run the setup.exe installer file as administrator.

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f) Wait until the InstallShield Wizard program is executed. This may take some time depending upon the system environment.

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g) Read the “Ainda não tem cadastro?“ button to create an account:

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c) Fill out the account information, then press “Send“.

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d) You should now be logged in to your new account and brought back to the downloads page. Look for the newest version of XpanelDesigner, then click “Download“:

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e) In your downloads folder, right-click the setup file, then choose “Run as administrator“:

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f) A prompt may appear asking “Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device?”. Choose “Yes“.

g) Wait for the InstallShield Wizard to complete loading. Do not press any buttons on this screen.

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h) Read the End-User License Agreement. You must accept the agreement to continue the installation. Select the button labeled ‘I accept the terms of the license agreement’ and press [Next >].

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h) Specify the location of XpanelDesigner and press the [Next >] , then press “Next“:

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i) Choose an install location for XpanelDesigner, then press the “Next“ button. If you have do not changed change the path, the software will be installed to ‘C“C:\CIMON\XpanelDesigner “Version”’ as ATIVA_XPANEL” by default. The default path may differ depending on the version of XpanelDesigner.

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XpanelDesigner

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From XpanelDesigner v2.52, the software is installed on a separate path.

i) Now InstallShield Wizard is and your computer’s hard drive configuration.

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j) The InstallShield Wizard is now ready to install XpanelDesigner. Press the [Install] “Install“ button to begin the installation.

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jk)  A The ‘FONTSELECT’ window will appear as after the installation starts. Fonts in the PC Available fonts are listed on the left side of the window. You may add fonts to XpanelDesigner or ignore the selected fonts for XpanelDesigner.

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them. To add all fonts, press “ALL“, then “ADD >>“, then “OK“.

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The use of illegally downloaded fonts can may be subject to legal action, and CIMON . ATIVA will not be held liable in such cases. Please make sure to look up check the license of for any font you wish to use in the an Xpanel project.

k) Press l) Once installation is complete, press the [Finish] button to complete exit the XpanelDesigner installationinstaller. 

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l) Launch m) From the installation directory, launch XpanelDesigner.exe to check if the installation was successful.

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Alternatively, you may search for “XpanelDesigner“ in the Windows Start menu to run the application:

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n) Verify that XpanelDesigner is able to open. You may receive a prompt from Windows Defender Firewall. If this happens, select your desired settings, then click “Allow access”. It is recommended that you choose “Public networks“. If you are unsure which settings to choose, please contact your system administrator for help.

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o) Once XpanelDesigner opens, the screen should look similar to the one below. Details may vary depending on which version you are using:

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