Xpanel Config
Generally, the PC Runtime provides the same control operations as an Xpanel device. However, a few features in the ‘Xpanel Config’ window operate differently than the Xpanel.
Item | Supported | Item | Supported |
Start Program Register | O | Screen Capture | O |
System Log | O | Date/Time | O |
Comm Monitor | O | SW Keyboard | O |
Comm. Config | O | Printer | O |
Misc. Config | X | Modbus | O |
Data Log Config | O | Shutdown | X |
Module Version | O | Exit | O |
Touch Calibrate | O |
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The following methods are 3 ways to bring up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window in the PC Runtime.
(1) Runtime Screen
In the PC Runtime, press the corners of the screen (Bottom Left → Bottom Right → Top Right) to bring up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window.
Alternatively, you can bring up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window by triple-clicking the top-right corner of the PC Runtime screen.
These methods will be disabled when the ‘Disable Online Configuration’ option in the [Tools] -> [CIMON-POWEL Configuration] is selected.
(2) OpenConfigWin()
OpenConfigWin | Brings up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window. |
Subroutine | OpenConfigWin() |
Description | Brings up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window. This function is not affected by the ‘Disable Online Configuration’ option. |
Example | Brings up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window. OpenConfigWin(); |
(3) OpenConfigSub (Feature)
OpenConfigSub | Brings up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window or its sub-features. |
Subroutine | OpenConfigSub(Feature) |
Description | Brings up the Xpanel Config window or its sub-feature. This function is not affected by the ‘Disable Online Configuration’ option. According to the value assigned to Feature, the following features will be brought up. 0: Xpanel Config. 1: System Log 2: Comm Monitor 3: Comm. Config 4: Misc. Config 5: Touch Calibrate 6: Screen Capture 7: Date/Time 8: SW Keyboard 9: Printer 10: Modbus 11: Data Log Config 12: Module Version |
Example | Brings up the ‘Xpanel Config’ window. OpenConfigSub(0); |
CIMON Xpanel Configuration
If the model of the project is CM-NP/iNP, options are added to the [Tools] -> [CIMON-POWEL Configuration].
(1) StartProgram Setting
You can configure the option in the ‘Xpanel Config’ or XpanelDesigner. After the PC reboots, open the project file in the XpanelDesigner. Then the corresponding project will be executed in the PC Runtime.
When you select the option in XpanelDesigner, this option will be applied immediately.
(2) Disable Window Functions (Alt+Tab, Alt+F4, etc.)
If you execute the PC Runtime with this option enabled, you cannot use Windows hotkeys, such as Alt+Tab or Alt+F4. However, Ctrl+Alt+Del will still be usable regardless of the option’s status.
