Click Help > About Designer and a pop-up will appear on the screen. On the pop-up, you can see the version and release number of CIMON Canvas.
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0-910 Data LoggingData Logging is a feature that saves historical data as a file. This functionality collects data from analog and digital tags and stores them in the internal Xpanel Block storage. The generated log file can be converted into a CSV file. To use the Data Lo
10.1 Features
Data blocks are created according to the user’s configuration. Tag values can be collected in real-time at a specified interval and saved as a file or displayed via an object. You can efficiently manage storage space by collecting data only when a tag val
10.2 Model Configuration
This feature allows users to configure new data loggers, edit existing data loggers, and/or attach tags to data loggers. To open the Data Log Editor window, click Tools > Data Log Editor…. image-20230228-231011.png On the Data Log Editor pop-up window, a
10.3 Property Editor
Click Insert > Data Log Table > click and drag anywhere on the page to draw a Data Log Table. Once the table has been drawn, click the table to open the Property Editor. image-20230301-174718.png Item Description Name Assign a name to the data log table.
10.4 Related Features
Some of Data Logging’s functions are only accessible through the use of scripts. The commands related to Data Logging are explained in further detail in the below table. Format Description datalog.start(“LogModelName”) Manually start the data logger. data
10.4.1 Functions for Data Logging
Some of Data Logging’s functions are only accessible through the use of scripts. The commands related to Data Logging are explained in further detail in the below table. Format datalog.start(“LogModelName”) Description Manually starts the targeted Data Lo
10.5 Exercise
note This section explains the basics of the feature. Please utilize the feature according to your site environment. This section explains the basics of the feature. Please utilize the feature according to your site environment. Exercise: Monitoring the C
11 Trend Utilization
Canvas provides real-time Trend capabilities. A real-time Trend monitors the immediate changes in the measured data. Users may analyze up to 32 tags (virtual or virtual (real time)) in a single Trend object.
11.1 Features
There is a maximum of 32 tags that may be registered to a single Trend for analysis. Users may expand or reduce the monitoring time interval. Each Trend object has an optional toolbar for easy manipulation and configuration. warning-icon.png Using multipl
11.2 Settings
Click Insert > Trend > click and drag on the page to insert a trend. Once the trend object has been placed, click on the object to open the Property Editor pane. TrendPlaced-20220316-234232.PNG The Trend Object has four unique tabs in the Property Editor:
11.3 Exercise
Exercise: Displaying the Logged Data with Trend In this example, the user will collect data and monitor the logged data with the Trend object. Data Logging Click Tools > Data Log Editor… to configure the data logging model as shown below. image-20221115-0
12 Alarm Utilization
12.1 Alarm Configuration An alarm is a function that communicates abnormal operation situations along with their descriptions and times to the operator. The user can configure the processing method of the alarms during the Xpanel operation. The alarm contents may be printed out b
12.1.1 Features
The contents of the alarms can be saved as CSV files. An action can be assigned to each alarm level. An audio file can be played by using a command expression on the alarm action. Notifications can be configured to occur when alarms trigger. Alarms can be
12.1.2 Settings
Click Tools > Alarm Editor to bring up the Alarm Editor window, as shown below: image-20221116-163516.png Item Description Adds an alarm. Deletes the selected alarm. Edits the selected alarm. Saves the selected alarm’s contents in the clipboard. Pastes th
12.1.3 Alarm Configuration
In the Alarm Editor window, click the + icon to bring up the Edit Alarm window shown below: Alarm Editor Config.gif Item Description Alarm Name Assigns a title to the user’s alarm. Trigger Assign a tag or expression to be responsible for initiating the al
12.1.4 Exercise
This section explains the basics of the feature. Please utilize the feature according to your site environment. Exercise: Checking the Alarm Contents with Alarm Summary Alarm Configuration Create an INT16 tag named STORAGE. Click Tools > Alarms to bring u
12.2 Alarm Summary
The alarm summary object allows the user to monitor the desired alarms in a single object. The object displays detailed information about the alarm and displays up to 500 alarm messages.
12.2.1 Settings
Click Insert > Alarm Summary or click the icon and click on the page to bring up the configuration window as shown below: image-20220325-153824.png Item Description Active Alarms Displays the currently triggered alarms. Shelved Alarms Displays the shelved
12.2.2 Related Features
In this section, the user will find subroutines frequently used for alarms. warning-icon.png All functions must be used with parenthesis. Command Description Alarm Subroutine alarm.createAllCsv(Storage type) Saves all the alarm messages as a CSV file. Su
12.2.2.1 Subroutines for Alarm
alarm.createAllCsv Saves all the alarm messages as a CSV file. Subroutine alarm.createAllCsv(Storage type); Description Saves all the messages at the assigned Storage type as a CSV. Enter either the number or string shown below as the user’s declared Stor
13 Script Editor
Canvas’ script feature utilizes the JavaScript ES5 engine in conjunction with a library of unique functions for Canvas. Canvas also includes a Command Editor, in which the user can create simple scripts without any scripting knowledge. note Canvas uses Ja
13.1 Scripts
Within scripts, users can declare variables, read and write to tags, call other scripts, etc. Scripts also allow keywords for control flow such as switch-case, for, while, and if-else. See the Keywords, Statements, and Control Flow section for details. Sc
13.1.1 Features
The script syntax is case-sensitive. All tags registered in the CIMON Canvas database can be used in the script. All JavaScript ES5 variable types are supported (i.e. number, boolean, string, object, etc.). The variable type is decided automatically durin
13.1.2 Settings
Click Tools > Script Editor… to open the Script Editor window as shown below, or click the script icon in the toolbar. Script Icon image-20230223-193837.png Script Editor Option image-20230223-194138.png Script Editor Window image-20230223-193955.png Item
13.1.3 Program Structure
Comments Users can insert comments anywhere in a script. Comments are not executed like regular code. Instead, they can be used for documentation or to temporarily disable blocks of code. JavaScript supports two types of comments: Single-line comments sta
13.1.4 Operators
Operators are special keywords or characters that either return a value or perform some action using one or more input expressions. Unlike regular functions, operators are called without using parentheses. Operators are usually called in one of three ways
13.1.5 Keywords, Statements, and Control Flow
The following table lists keywords and statements that can be used in a script for better control flow. Name Description if…else The if statement executes some specified instructions if the condition is true. Otherwise, the else statement can be used to e
13.1.6 Internal Functions
note Canvas uses JavaScript ES5 for scripting. Nearly all objects and functions that are supported in ES5 are available. For a complete list of supported features, see the ES5 specification: https://262.ecma-international.org/5.1/ https://262.ecma-interna
13.1.7 Exercise
For this exercise, we will create a button that gradually turns a lamp on when pressed, then off again when unpressed. We will split this up into two parts: Create a temporary push button (basic). Use the button to gradually control a lamp object (advance
13.2 Commands
Canvas also includes an easy-to-use feature that allows the user to create lists of commands to be completed without the use of scripting. These command lists can be tied to the change in a tag value, opening and closing the page, and other actions, simil
14 I/O Device Editor
To communicate with external devices, each device needs to be registered and configured within the Canvas project. This is done through the I/O Device Editor window. Data from registered devices can be managed using the Tag Editor once the I/O devices hav
14.1 Settings
This section describes common configuration options for I/O devices and specific settings for Ethernet and serial communications.
14.1.1 I/O Device Configuration
To establish I/O device communication, click Tools > I/O Device Editor > click the + icon to begin I/O device configuration for Connection Type, Device Name, and Device Type > click Ok. image-20230221-214443.png Specific I/O Device Configuration:
14.1.1.1 Ethernet Communication Configuration
The General configuration section will appear once a new Ethernet I/O device has been added successfully. Additional options differ based on the selected protocol. Please refer to the following for additional information: General Configuration The General
14.1.1.1.2 Supported Communication Drivers
Canvas supports various devices with drivers tailored to work for these devices.
14.1.1.1.2.1 Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with EtherNet/IP devices. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Connection Ty
14.1.1.1.2.10 Siemens S7
This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with Siemens S7 devices. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Connection Typ
14.1.1.1.2.2 CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol)
This driver allows for communication with CIMON devices (PLCs, XPanels, IPCs) using a standard Ethernet connection. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click
14.1.1.1.2.3 Fatek FBs
This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with Fatek FBs devices. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Connection Type
14.1.1.1.2.4 LSIS FEnet
This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with LSIS FEnet devices. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Connection Typ
14.1.1.1.2.5 Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet
This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet devices such as FX5, Q/L. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon >
14.1.1.1.2.6 Modbus TCP
This document describes the MODBUS communication driver for Canvas. This driver supports the TCP (Ethernet) version of the MODBUS protocol. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor…
14.1.1.1.2.7 OPC UA Client
14.1.1.1.2.8 Omron FINS This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with Omron FINS Ethernet devices. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Conne
14.1.1.1.2.9 Proface FPEthernet
This driver uses a standard Ethernet connection to communicate with Proface FPEthernet devices. Communication Settings: Xpanel I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Connec
14.1.1.2.2 Supported Communication Drivers
Canvas supports various devices with drivers tailored to work for these devices. Omron HostLink CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC) MODBUS RTU
14.1.1.2.2.1 Omron HostLink
This driver allows for communication with Omron devices using a standard Serial connection. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Serial for Connection T
14.1.1.2.2.2 CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC)
This driver allows for communication with CIMON devices (PLCs, XPanels, IPCs) using a standard Serial connection. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click S
14.1.1.2.2.3 MODBUS RTU
This document describes the MODBUS communication driver for Canvas. This driver supports the RTU (serial) version of the MODBUS protocol. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… >
14.1.1.3 Certificates Editor
The Certificates Editor window is used to create and edit certificate files which can be used for encryption and authorization. Certain communication drivers, including OPC UA and MQTT, can utilize these certificates. To open the Certificates Editor windo
14.1.2.1 Communication Port Pinout
Communication Cable Wiring This interface is satisfied with standard IEEE802.3 about the 10BaseT/100BaseTX. You can configure the cable and allocation pin number of RJ45 as shown below. RJ45 Connector RJ45 Jack image-20201103-184556.png image-20201103-184
14.1.3 Serial Communication Configuration
Please note that Canvas can still communicate with these devices via Modbus if the specific protocol necessary for a given device is unavailable. For more information on a specific device type, refer to the Supported Communication Drivers section. Once a
14.1.3.1 Communication Port Pinout
eXT04 / eXT07 / nXT07 Xpanels The same port is used for COM1 / COM2. RS-422/485 COM1 Connector Pin No. Name Description SerialPortPinout-20220328-163010.png 1 SDA Send Data A 2 3 4 RDA Receive Data A 5 SG 6 SDB Send Data B 7 8 9 RDB Rece
14.2 Exercise
warning-icon.png This section gives an illustrative example of connecting an I/O device to Xpanel. Settings may differ based on your project’s configuration. Exercise: Connect to a CIMON PLC via Ethernet I/O Device Configuration Click Tools > I/O Device E
15 Data Server Editor
An Xpanel can act as a server and host tag data, which can then be accessed by other devices. This is done by creating data server devices in the Data Server Editor window and assigning tags. For each server device, you may specify which tags to host. Dep
15.1 Data Server Device Configuration
To create a Data Server device, click Tools > Data Server Editor > click + icon > click either Add Ethernet Device or Add Serial Device. image-20230227-164744.png From here, assign a Device Name and Device Type, then click OK. Note that a device’s type ca
15.1.1 Ethernet Communication Configuration
Once a server device has been created, its options can be configured in the “Device Setting” tab of the Data Server Editor window. Modbus TCP image-20230413-011848.png Item Description Device Name Allows the user to assign a name for the selected data ser
15.1.2 Serial Communication Configuration
The General configuration page will appear once a new Serial Data Server device has been added successfully. An additional configuration is below the General configuration section and will differ based on the device protocol selected. Device Specific Conf
15.1.3 Server Tag Configuration
Once a Data Server device has been created, you can add tags to the Device Tag tab. Any tags in this list will be hosted by the server. Within the Device Tag tab, the address and other properties for each tag can be configured. These properties vary depen
16 Scheduler
In Canvas, schedules allow scripts to be executed at specific times. Schedules can be run hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly, and you can specify a custom repeat interval. For example, schedules can be set to run: every 8 hours on Tuesdays and Thur
16.1 Settings
To open the Scheduler window, click Tools > Scheduler Editor…. > click the + icon to begin creating a schedule. Schedule Editor image-20230227-181017.png After adding a new schedule, users will be presented with a default menu, as shown below. Schedule Co
16.3 Exercise
Exercise: Setting the function of a vending machine with the Scheduler feature Create three BOOL tags named “Washer”, “Light”, and “Vending”. Tag Editor image-20230227-183534.png Create 3 different action lists by clicking Tools > Script Editor… > click +
17 Xpanel Runtime
This section describes the settings and properties for running Canvas projects. For more information about connecting to an Xpanel and downloading/uploading projects, see the Online Menu section.
17.1 Runtime Settings
The Runtime Settings is used to edit Runtime settings, check the device status, and perform other useful functions. To open the Runtime Settings, while an Xpanel project is running, do the three-corner method (tap the bottom left, bottom right, and top-ri
17.1.1 Switch to Control Center
In the Runtime Settings, tap Switch to Control Center to open the Control Center page. The App Launcher can be used to open any installed applications on the Xpanel device. By default, two applications are installed: Canvas Viewer https://cimon.atlassian.
17.1.1.1 Xpanel Settings
The Xpanel Settings menu is used to edit Xpanel features, check the device status, and perform other useful functions. To open this menu, an Xpanel project must be running. While the project runtime is open, touch the three corners of the screen in the or
17.1.1.1.1 VNC Server Setup
From this tab, users can start and stop a VNC server. Users can also configure the VNC server to operate on the startup of the Xpanel. Xpanel provides a function for monitoring and controlling the system from anywhere. With an Ethernet connection, you may
17.1.1.1.10 Cursor
From this tab, users can enable and disable the cursor on the Xpanel device. image-20230227-194144.png
17.1.1.1.11 Software Update
From this tab, users can select a Software File (RPM update file) located in a selected device from the Detected Devices list. Software Update Settings image-20230227-195141.png Select Software File in File Explorer image-20230227-194948.png
17.1.1.1.12 System Reboot
In this tab, users can manually restart the Xpanel by tapping Restart Device. System Reboot Settings image-20230227-195229.png After tapping Restart Device, the user will be presented with a warning prompt. This prompt indicates that any data saved in vol
17.1.1.1.13 About Xpanel
Information regarding the Xpanel Version and the license information will be presented to an end-user as below. image-20230227-195704.png
17.1.1.1.2 Watch Dog
The Watch Dog function automatically restarts the project runtime if the application has been unresponsive for longer than a user-specified time. Ten seconds is the minimum possible value for this timer. image-20230225-003042.png
17.1.1.1.3 Network Settings
From this tab, users can configure the ethernet communication parameters for both ethernet ports on the device. Name Server in Network Settings image-20230227-194325.png Item Description Hostname Server hostname for an HMI. Primary DNS The initial primary
17.1.1.1.4 Sound and Display
From this tab, users can adjust the Screen Brightness, Display Font Size, Touch Beep features of the Xpanel, Dimming Timer, and the Dimming Level features on the Xpanel. image-20230225-000819.png
17.1.1.1.5 System Time
In this tab, the user can adjust the date, time, and timezone settings for the Xpanel. System Time Settings Page image-20230225-001050.png Tapping Change opens the Current System Time menu, which allows the user to update the date and time of the Xpanel.
17.1.1.1.6 System Language
In this tab, the user can adjust the display language of the system. image-20230227-190149.png
17.1.1.1.7 Project Transfer
In this tab, users can transfer project files from the Xpanel to an external device (i.e., USB or SD/MMC) or upload project files from an external device to the Xpanel. image-20230227-190511.png
17.1.1.1.8 Touch Calibration
In case of unreasonable touchpoints, users can calibrate the touch panel of the Xpanel device. Calibration can be started on the device itself. Calibration via Xpanel Settings To open the Runtime Settings while an Xpanel project is running, do the three-c
17.1.1.1.9 System Maintenance
In this tab, users can enable Xpanel's System Maintenance feature. Users can conduct a Hardware Test that tests the efficacy of the following: Partition Communication LCD/RGB Audio Storage System Maintenance image-20230227-192032.png
17.1.2 System Log
To open System Log, tap System Log in the Runtime Settings. The System Log is where the user can monitor the runtime actions within the project. image-20230227-200053.png
17.1.3 Open Notifications
To open Notifications windows, tap Open Notifications in Runtime Settings to view active notifications and dismissed notifications. image-20230227-200501.png
17.1.4 About
To view the software and operating system version of the Xpanel, tap About in the Runtime Settings. Users can also open the Software Acknowledgements from this window. image-20230227-200854.png
17.1.5 Exit
In the Runtime Settings menu, tapping Exit takes the user to the Control Center, where users can select an application to open. image-20221214-192946.png
17.2 Canvas Simulator
Users can virtually run a project by using the simulator. This feature can be used to test a project without using a physical device such as Xpanel. The simulator includes a remote control feature that can change the tag value for a more realistic simulat
17.2.1 Run Simulator
To open the Canvas simulator, click Tools > Launch Simulator. or press the Launch Simulator icon on the toolbar. Hotkey: [F5] Run Simulator Icon image-20230224-233027.png If there are any unsaved changes, a pop-up window appears asking the user to save an
17.2.2 Simulation Screen
In the simulator runtime, users can use the mouse to interact with the page screen. The main screen and remote control Tag List function are displayed side-by-side in the window, showing the currently used tag names and page names. Virtual tag values can
3.3.1 Project Tree
Click View > check the box for Project Tree. image-20221229-192019.png Project Tree consists of the user’s project name, page(s), and object(s). image-20230227-221324.png The contents can be expanded by clicking the Expand All icon at the top left of the
3.3.10 Guides
Provide the user with assistance when trying to create a collage of objects. There are two types of Guides: Guide Lines Smart Guide Lines The user can display/hide these features by checking/unchecking the boxes in the View menu. By default, both boxes wi
3.3.11 Snap to...
Allows the user to conveniently arrange objects based on the Grid, Guide Lines, the placement of objects, and the page itself. Users can enable/disable this feature simply by checking/unchecking the boxes in the View menu. By default, this feature is enab
3.3.12 Tag Overlay
This feature allows a tag path or address currently assigned to an object to show on top of all objects or selected objects. Users can quickly identify the object's associated tag at a glance. image-20230228-173247.png Item Description None The tag path o
3.3.2 Tag Editor
Click View > check the box for Project Tree. image-20221229-192148.png Tag Editor consists of all tags users have created. image-20221230-000523.png The contents can be expanded via the icon at the top left of the window. Also, the contents can be collaps
3.3.3 Project Properties
Click View > Properties > check the box for each properties to view. View Properties image-20230227-224430.png Project Properties is the location for changing the properties of an object or page. Project Properties image-20230227-224623.png The contents c
3.3.4 Graphic Library
Click View > check the box for Graphic Library. image-20230227-230906.png Graphic Library provides prebuilt images organized by category, allowing you to design attractive graphic pages quickly and easily. Numerous images, such as valves, water tanks, pip
3.3.5 Toolbars
Toolbars allow for convenient access to certain features without having to navigate to each feature manually. Currently, there are six toolbars. Toolbars image-20230227-231433.png Toolbar Option Description Toolbar Section Main Toolbar Hosts features such
3.3.6 Status Bar
Status Bar tells the user the X and Y coordinates of their cursor, the magnification level, and the connection status between Canvas and an Xpanel HMI. image-20221229-193047.png X-coordinate, Y-coordinate Identifies the pixel location of the cursor. image
3.3.7 Zoom
Allows the user to select the magnification level for viewing their project. Select the zoom level by clicking the zoom icons in the Main Toolbar or by clicking View > Zoom > set desired magnification level. Alternatively, you can hold the [Ctrl] key and
3.3.8 Ruler
Allows the user to either view or hide a virtual ruler that assists in pixel length. Users can hide this tool by unchecking the box in the View tab. Likewise, users can restore the virtual ruler by checking the box in the View tab. Ruler Enable/Disable im
3.3.9 Grid
Allows the user to conveniently arrange objects based on the pixel selection (5 px or 10 px) so there is no struggle in having correct pixel placement. Meaning instead of free-flow movement with objects, the object(s) will move in increments of 5 pixels o
3.4 Insert Menu
Hosts basic and advanced objects used for illustrating the project. Lines, polygons, ellipses, text, Alarm Summary, Trend graphs, and a Data Log Table can be generated from this menu. image-20230228-165826.png
3.4.1 Basic Objects
The user can select and draw basic graphic objects on the canvas, such as lines, rectangles, circles, and arcs. Features are listed in the following table. Item Icon Description Line image-20230228-170054.png Used to draw lines. Rectangle image-20230228-1
3.4.2 Advanced Objects
Select and draw advanced objects on the graphic page, such as Alarm summary, Trend graph, and Data Log Table. Functions are listed in the following table. Item Icon Description Text Field image-20230228-170438.png An interactive field that allows the user
3.5 Arrange Menu
This feature allows an object arrangement to be altered within the graphic page, such as grouping multiple objects into a single unit or changing an object’s placement by aligning, flipping, or rotating. image-20230228-171018.png
3.5.1 Order
This feature allows users to change a selected object's layering orientation. If the selected object is hidden behind another object, users can bring the object to the front using the order feature. image-20230228-180328.png Another way to do this is to r
3.5.2 Align
This feature allows users to set an alignment on multiple selected objects to be the same. To select multiple objects, select an object and hold down the [Ctrl] key as you click another. Users can also click on a blank page area and drag the mouse over an
3.5.3 Distribute
This feature allows users to set equal spacing on multiple selected objects horizontally or vertically. To select a group of objects, click on one object and hold down the [Ctrl] key as you click another. The user can also click on a blank page area and d
3.5.4 Transform
Transform hosts the features rotate and flip. The user can rotate an object in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction by 90 degrees. To execute a rotation, select the object and click Arrange > Transform > select the desired option. Grouped objects ar
3.5.5 Group
This feature combines two or more objects into one, called a Group Object. Group Objects operate as one object and can be ungrouped and grouped again. To select a group of objects, click on one object and hold down the [Ctrl] key as you click another. The
3.5.6 Ungroup
Ungroup is used to break a selected group object into its individual components. To ungroup a group object, select the Group Object and click Arrange > Ungroup. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [G] image-20230228-193057.png Another way to do this is to right-cl
3.5.7 Show/Hide
Allows the user to make the selected object(s) visible or hidden. Hidden objects will not be seen on the canvas. However, they can be made visible again by clicking the desired object in the Project Tree, then by either clicking Show/Hide in the Arrange m
3.5.8 Lock
Allows the user to cease editing abilities on the selected object(s). image-20230228-194935.png Additionally, there is a lock/unlock icon in the Project Tree to the right of a selected object for convenience. Lock/Unlock an Object Lock_Unlock.gif
3.6 Tools Menu
The Tools menu hosts the features for communicating with your Xpanel, simulating your project, configuring your I/O protocols, and many other commonly sought-after features. image-20230228-195309.png
3.6.1 Launch Simulator...
This feature is used to test a project’s functionality in a simulation environment without any communication to a physical device, such as Xpanels or PLCs. Running Simulator To execute the CIMON Canvas simulator, click Tools > Launch Simulator…. The simul
3.6.10 Translation Editor...
The multilingual feature supports virtually every language to be displayed on the screen. Strings defined in the table can be referenced by index number. Also, all the fonts provided by Windows can be used. image-20221108-205418.pngnote For more informati
3.6.11 Cross Reference...
This feature is used to check, manage, and modify the tags, scripts, pages, and permissions in the project with ease. You can categorize the tag list with modules or pages. You can also check the location, feature, and settings of the tags in the Cross Re
3.6.2 Connection Setup...
Connection Setup launches the interface for communicating with your Xpanel. This feature allows you to download/upload a project to/from an Xpanel. Additionally, the VNC status of the Xpanel can be controlled through this interface, along with remote cont
3.6.2.1 Project Transfer
Allows users to directly download a project to the Xpanel from CIMON Canvas via mini USB or Ethernet. Both methods are described below. To open the Connection Setup window, click Tools > Connection Setup…. image-20230228-215650.pngnote The project will no
3.6.2.2 VNC
This feature allows users to monitor and control the system from anywhere. With an Ethernet connection, you may monitor and control the system with a PC, tablet, or smartphone. Local Ethernet network A local Ethernet network uses its own Ethernet network
3.6.2.3 Remote Controls
Allow the user to start/stop the project on the Xpanel(s), reboot the Xpanel Viewer, or update their Xpanel’s software. On the CIMON Canvas application, click Tools > Connection Setup… and choose which Xpanel you will be using by checking the box on the l
3.6.3 I/O Device Editor...
Allows users to set up communication protocols (i.e. CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol), Modbus, EtherNet/IP, etc.) so that the Xpanel can communicate with external devices. Data from registered devices can be managed in the Tag Editor. Xpanel supports approximatel
3.6.4 Data Server Editor...
Allows the Xpanel to act as a data server via OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, etc. The Xpanel is capable of sharing tag values with SCADA systems or Modbus clients through Ethernet or serial connections. image-20230228-224515.pngnote For more information about the
3.6.5 Script Editor...
Script Editor in CIMON Canvas uses the JavaScript programming language. Within scripts, the user can use variables, call other scripts, etc. CIMON Canvas also provides keywords for flow control such as switch-case, for, while, and if-else. The script synt
3.6.6 Alarm Editor...
Alarm Editor is a function that communicates abnormal operation situations along with their descriptions and times to the operator. The user can configure the display method of the Alarm Summary within the CIMON Canvas designer or during the Xpanel runtim
3.6.7 Data Log Editor...
Allows the user to save historical data as a file. This functionality collects data from analog, digital, and/or string tags and stores them in the internal file. The generated data log file can be converted into a CSV file. Tag values can be collected in
3.6.8 Identity and Access Management...
This feature distributes authority to users. Securing the system means that the administrator gives different authority to users. To accommodate different needs, Canvas includes various security options. The first step of the configuration is the registra
3.6.9 Schedule Editor...
Allows the user to schedule a program to be run at a specific time. Schedules can be set for every day, week, month, or year. This allows the user to manage the facility with ease. image-20221108-204923.pngnote For more information about the Schedule Edit
3.7 Help Menu
The Help menu hosts CIMON Canvas' help file and Canvas firmware version. image-20221108-205743.png
3.7.1 Help
To access help files, click Help > Online… or Offline…, and the application’s help file will appear as shown below. For Online Help, you can search for a keyword using the Search this space feature or navigate using the left-hand side pane. As for Offline
3.7.2 About Canvas
Click Help > About Canvas… and a pop-up will appear on the screen. On the pop-up, you can see the version and release number of CIMON Canvas. image-20230221-214748.png
4 Creating a Project
This section describes creating and opening projects and various project configuration options.
4.1 Project
A project file contains a series of data files, and users can configure these data files in CIMON Canvas. Creating a project and constructing a database with various features are needed to construct a system. The data files are stored in the user-defined
4.1.1 New Project
The user can create a new project by clicking File > New > Project…. You can set the project properties in the New Project pop-up window. New Project Window image-20230222-163931.png Item Description Project Name Enter the name of the project, as this wil
4.1.2 Open Project
The user can browse their project files from the desired directory by clicking File > Open…. image-20230222-165347.png When the user selects a project file and clicks Open, CIMON Canvas will launch the last-edited version of that project. If a project is
4.1.3 Close Project
The user can close the current project by clicking File > Close > Project. If any modifications have been made to the project, a message box will appear asking whether the user wants to save the changes. image-20230222-170039.png The project closing time
4.1.4 Copy Project
To copy a project file, the user must first open the project file to be copied. Once the file has been opened, Click File > Save As to open a pop-up window where the user can define a name for the copy of the project file and select a location to save the
4.1.5 Recent Project
A list of recent projects can be found at File > Open Recent. Up to 16 projects can be listed. The most recent project is displayed at the top of the list. image-20220615-231108.pngnote If a project was built in a higher version, it cannot be opened. Addi
4.2 Save Project
CIMON Canvas stores edited projects in the user’s system. The data is stored page by page. The user can also save all changes before exiting CIMON Canvas. Save Save As…
4.2.1 Save
Click File > Save or the Save icon on the toolbar to save the project's current status. When the user saves their project, it may take a while, depending on the system’s performance and the project's size. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [S] Save Icon image-20230222-171
4.2.2 Save As...
Click File > Save As… or the Save As… icon shown below to save the current project in the desired location. The user can continue to work on the project after saving. The file can only be saved in “.cnvs” format, and the name cannot be duplicated with oth
4.3 Project Properties
In the Property Editor, the user can check and set general properties for the project after selecting the project’s name within the Project Tree. Project Editor Property Editor.gif Project Editor Pane image-20230222-173054.png This feature is also located
4.4 Page
A Page consists of objects to display data or offers user interaction with the Xpanel. Pages are saved to the project folder path.
4.4.1 Creating a Page
Click File > New > Page or click the New Page icon from the main toolbar. When you create a page, the default name “New Page” will be assigned to that page. Two pages cannot have the same name. Additionally, when creating a page, the default page properti
4.4.2 Opening a Page
The user can bring up an existing page by double left-clicking a page within the Project Tree pane. image-20230223-002216.png Additionally, the user can open an existing page by navigating to the Home icon, as shown below, and double left-clicking any pag
4.4.3 Closing a Page
To close the current page, click File > Close > Page. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [W] Closing Page image-20221229-231156.png To close all the pages, click File > Close > All Pages. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [W] image-20221229-231336.png If the user attempts to exit C
4.4.4 Page Properties
The appearance and behavior of each page can be customized using the Property Editor pane. Display, color, and permissions can be altered here. The user can also define actions to be performed when the page is opened and closed. Property Editor Pane image
4.4.4.1 Settings
To open the page properties, simply click on a page within the Project Tree pane, and the properties for that page will populate in the Property Editor pane. The properties are categorized into five sections: Expanded Property Editor Pane image-20221229-2
4.4.4.2 Exercise
warning-icon-20221028-175448.png This section gives an illustrative example of changing the page properties. Settings may differ depending on your project’s configuration. Exercise: Open a Pop-up Screen When a Normal Page is Opened By defining a page acti
5 Tag Editor
This section describes the features of the Tag Editor window, configuration options for tags, and the Cross Reference tool.
5.1 Tag Editor Management
The Tag Editor is a core feature of CIMON Canvas that links abstract process variables with physical control devices. Nearly every feature CIMON Canvas provides is based on the tags defined in the Tag Editor. Tag Type Description Remote Tag Write and read
5.1.1 Features
Support for remote and Shared tags which can connect to an external device and Local tags which are used internally. Support for group, boolean, analog, and string tags. Project status and local tag values can be maintained when stopping and restarting th
5.1.2 Settings
This section will discuss Tag Editor features as well as the tag types available. Tag Editor Pane To open the Tag Editor pane, click View > Tag Editor to open the Tag Editor pane. image-20220616-202523.png The Tag Editor pane can be undocked by dragging t
5.1.3 Editing the Tag Editor with Excel
The user can manage the Tag Editor externally using Microsoft Excel. Copying from the Tag Editor to Excel Select the tag(s) or tag group(s) to be copied to Excel. The user can select multiple tags using the [Ctrl] + Left-click. The subordinate tags are al
5.1.4 Exercise
warning-icon.png This section gives an illustrative example of using the tag scaling feature. Your settings may be different depending on your project’s configuration. Exercise: Using the Scale Mode feature with real tags In this exercise, a Celsius tempe
5.2 Cross Reference
Cross Reference is a feature to check, manage and modify the tags in the project with ease. You can categorize the tag list with modules or pages. You can also check the location, feature, and settings of the tags in the Cross Reference window.
5.2.1 Features
Check the tag information on a single window, categorized by Tag Path, I/O Device, I/O Address, etc. Unbind a tag registered to an object in one action. Convert a tag registered to an object to another tag in one action.
5.2.2 Settings
The user can open the Cross Reference window by clicking Tools > Cross Reference or using the hotkey [F3]. image-20221110-000715.png The functions of tags registered to objects are individually displayed on the Cross Reference window. warning-icon (1).png
5.2.3 Exercise: Using Cross Reference
Verification of Assigning a Tag to a Property Create a tag in the Tag Editor and select BOOL for its Type. Input “Visible” as the tag name. VisibleTagCreation.PNG Add a rectangle to the graphic page and register the “Visible” tag with the Visible paramete
6 Canvas Toolbar
Canvas has five available toolbars for users. The user can turn these toolbars on and off at will by clicking View > Toolbars. The available toolbars are as follows:
6.1 Main Tools
The main toolbar contains frequently used commands in CIMON Canvas. image-20221108-230144.png The position of toolbars can be modified according to the users’ preferences. The toolbars can be dragged up and down, or left and right, for a single-layer or m
6.2 Drawing Tools
From this toolbar, the user can select commonly used drawing tools for basic shapes, lines, and text. The functions of each icon are listed in the following table. Item Name Icon Description Stop Drawing image-20230221-163907.png This feature can be used
6.3 Arrange Tools
The features in this toolbar can be used to layer, align, rotate, and invert objects. The functions of each icon are listed in the following table. For further help arranging objects within the project, users can enable the Snap to Grid option by clicking
6.4 Connection Tools
This toolbar allows users to quickly access the Connection Setup pop-up window and run the Simulator. Item Icon Description Launch Simulator… image-20230221-174715.png Runs an instance that simulates the project for viewing or troubleshooting purposes. Op
6.5 Project Tools
This toolbar provides quick access to features such as I/O Device Editor, Alarm Editor, Schedule Editor, etc. Item Name Icon Description Open I/O Device Editor… image-20230221-175037.png For information regarding the I/O Device Editor, please refer to the
7 Graphic Utilization I
7.1 Property Editor Allows the user to configure objects with basic control features such as Visible, Blink, Touch, etc. In addition, you can customize your project with various objects and features. To open the Property Editor, click View > Property Editor. The pane will ap
7.1.1 Appearance
General Object Options Features located in this category influence both the visibility of the object and the visual style of the object. The features covered in this section include Visibility, Opacity, Blinking, Blink Interval, Fill Enabled, and Fill. Th
7.1.2 Stroke
Features in this category alter the appearance of the borderlines used to draw an object. For a given object, users can alter the width, color, and type of stroked used. These features are further explained in the table below. StrokeProperties.PNG Feature
7.1.3 Location
Features in this category influence the location, orientation, and dimensions of an object. These features are explained in the table below. LocationPropertyEditor-20220311-190907.PNG Features Description Z Index This feature controls the layer the object
7.1.4 Actions
The property editor can also be used to configure Scripts and Action Commands to execute when a user interacts with an object. Users can configure these actions to execute when the button is pressed, released, or double-clicked. Furthermore, users can ass
7.2 Basic Object
Simple graphic objects are used to operate commands as buttons in runtime. To draws lines, rectangles, circles, etc., click Insert > select the desired object you would like to draw. These objects can also be used for displaying the operating conditions o
7.3 Text Object
Allows the user to display a text or a message by clicking Insert > Text. image-20221110-174315.pngText Object.gif
7.4 Date/Time
Canvas does not include a dedicated object for displaying the date and time on the device. However, a date and time string can be displayed using a system tag in conjunction with a Text object. To create the system tag, click the New Tag icon in the Tag E
7.5 Text Field
Allows the user to set a placeholder text and enter text using the On-Screen Keyboard feature. To draw a Text Field, click Insert > Text Field. image-20221110-174818.pngText Field.gif On-Screen Keyboard Feature image-20221110-195800.png
7.6 Switch/Lamp
The Switch/Lamp object reflects the state of a tag and allows the user to alter that tag’s value by interacting with the object. To create a Switch/Lamp, click Insert > Switch/Lamp then click and drag on an open section of the page to place the object. On
7.7 Translation Setup
Unlike its predecessor, Xpanel Designer, Canvas does not include a dedicated Multi-Langauge String object. Instead, users can utilize the Translation Editor window to configure the key used for translations. To access this window, click Tools > Translatio
8 Graphic Utilization II
This section covers the Graphic Library window and its associated functions. This window can be opened by clicking View > check the Graphic Library checkbox. image-20221221-174006.png
8.1 Graphic Library
Canvas provides prebuilt animated images organized by category, allowing you to design attractive graphic pages quickly and easily. Numerous animated images and static images are included. Users can also create a custom library to include customized image
8.1.1 CIMON Libraries
CIMON has an images and animations library an end-user can utilize:
8.1.1.1 Image Library
To access this library, open the Graphic Library window, then click the Image Library option. image-20221221-174520.png Objects are sorted by categories, with related images stored under the category tab. Users can expand a category by clicking on the nam
8.1.1.2 Animation Library
To access the Animated Library, click View > check the Graphic Library checkbox > under the Graphic Library pane, click Animated Library. image-20221221-194254.png To view animated images in each category, click the arrow to expand. image-20221221-194539.
8.1.2 Custom Libraries
Users can upload their own images and animations into Canvas using the Custom Libraries function in the Graphic Library window. To create a new custom library, under the Custom Libraries section, click Create New Custom Library > assign a name to the cust
8.2 Property Editor
Users can configure library image objects with basic control features such as Visible, Blink, etc. To open the Property Editor window, click View > check the Property Editor checkbox > click on a library object. EditingGraphics-20220314-182715.PNGnote Use
8.3 Exercise
warning-icon.png This section provides an illustrative example of using the library. Settings may differ depending on your project’s configuration. Exercise: Inserting library objects into the page In this exercise, the user will design a graphic page by
9 Security
This feature distributes authority to users. Securing the system means that the administrator gives different authority to users. To accommodate different needs, Canvas includes various security options. The first step of the Security configuration is the
9.1 Settings
The Identity and Access Management window can be opened by clicking Tools > Identity and Access Management…. image-20221110-204201.png On this window, there are three configurable settings: Item Description Username Enter an ID to distinguish the user. Gr
9.1.1 Users Configuration
Allows a user profile to be created and configured. To open up the User Configurations window, click Tools > Identity and Access Management… > Users. image-20221116-184159.png Item Description Username Displays the user’s username. Log On Action Displays
9.1.2 Groups Configuration
Allows the user to create a group based on specific permissions and assign the created group to users. To open up the User Configurations window, click Tools > Identity and Access Management… > Groups. image-20221116-194830.png Item Description Group Name
9.1.3 Permissions Configuration
Allows the user to create individual permissions and assign the created permission to specific users and groups. Please note that permissions must also be assigned to an object or page in order to take effect. To open up the User Configurations window, cl
9.1.3.1 Assign Permission to User
Click on a user > pencil icon or double-click on a user > in the Permissions section, click Edit > checkmark on the desired permissions > click OK > OK. Assign Permission to User.gif
9.1.3.2 Assign Permission to Group
Click on a group > pencil icon or double-click on a user > in the Permissions section, click Edit > checkmark on the desired permissions > click OK > OK. Assign Permission to Group.gif
9.1.3.3 Assign Permission to Object
Click on an object to open the Property Editor pane > click on the pencil icon next to the Permissions section > checkmark on the desired permissions > click OK. Assign Permission to Object.gif
9.1.3.4 Assign Permission to Page
Click on a page under the Project Tree pane to open the Property Editor pane > click on the pencil icon next to the Permissions section > checkmark on the desired permissions > click OK. Assign Permission to Object.gif
9.2 Related Features
In this section, you can find security functions and subroutines frequently used for the Security feature. Please refer to the table below for applicable functions/subroutines. warning-icon (1).png All commands must be used with parentheses. Type Format D
9.3 Exercise
Exercise: User Login and Access to the Object In this exercise, we will have two usernames called “A” and “B,” but username “B” will not be assigned any permission to compare the behavior between a user with and without permission. Then, you will configur
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CCanvas Menu BarThis section provides guidance on the use of the toolbar menus:
CIMON Canvas Autorun
Registering CIMON Canvas as a Starting Program Users can configure CIMON Canvas to run automatically when booting up Windows. For Windows 7 and above, there are two methods as shown below. Windows 7 and Above Method #1 Right-click on the Canvas.exe applic
CIMON Canvas Installation
This section is a guide to installing and uninstalling Canvas.
CIMON Canvas Project Execution
Opening a Project in CIMON Canvas Click File > Open… > select a project < click Open. Only project files with the “.cnvs” formats can be opened. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [O] Open Project.gif If the project was edited recently, you may find it by clicking File > O
CIMON Canvas Shortcut
Shortcut Creation Creating a shortcut icon allows CIMON Canvas to be started more conveniently. Go to the CIMON Canvas installation path. The default path is C:\Program Files\CIMON\Designer\. This path may differ based on the user’s system environment. Ri
CIMON Canvas Startup
CIMON Canvas can be launched manually by double-clicking the application icon or automatically by configuring the application to run on Windows startup.
CIMON Canvas Startup Page Interface
Viewing Visibility To increase the working space, the visibility for tool panes such as Project Tree or Tag Editor can be disabled by clicking View > then uncheck the one you wish to disabled. image-20230220-203725.png Toolbars can be disabled by clicking
CIMON Canvas Startup Screen
CIMON Canvas is a project-editing tool that allows users to build HMI software systems. Various features allow users to configure projects to suit their specific needs. CIMON Canvas Startup Page image-20220613-222017.png To create a project, click File >
CIMON Canvas Termination
There are 4 methods to terminate the CIMON Canvas program. Hotkey: [Alt] + [F4] Click X at the top-right corner. X at the top right image-20221027-173958.png Click File > Exit. image-20221027-174118.png Right-click CIMON Canvas on the taskbar > click Clos
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Close
Allows the user to close the current Project, Page, or All Pages by clicking File > Close > select Project, Page, or All Pages to close. Hotkey: Project: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [W] Page: [Ctrl] + [W] All Pages: [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [W] image-20230221-182812.png
Copy
Allows the user to copy the currently selected object(s) to the clipboard by clicking Edit > Copy. Unlike Cut, copied objects are not deleted from the graphic page. You can use Paste to paste objects that are stored on the clipboard. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [C]
Cut
Allows the user to delete the currently selected object(s) from the graphic page and copy them to the clipboard by clicking Edit > Cut. You can use Paste to paste objects stored on the clipboard. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [X] image-20230221-233944.png
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DDeleteAllows the user to delete the selected object(s) from the graphic page without copying them to the clipboard by clicking Edit > Delete. Hotkey: [Delete] or [Del] image-20230221-235654.png
Deselect
Allows the user to deselect the project's current selection (i.e., object) by clicking Edit > Deselect. Hotkey: [Esc] or [Escape] image-20230222-000015.png
Designer Settings...
To open Designer Settings, click File > Designer Settings… image-20230221-230104.png General Setting image-20230221-231335.png Item Description Default Save Location By double left-clicking this field, the user may change the location where projects are s
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EEdit MenuThe Edit menu is located on the top menu bar of CIMON Canvas. The Edit menu includes basic features such as cut, copy, paste, and delete. The contents of this menu may change based on the object(s) or module(s) you have selected. Edit Menu image-20221229-
Exit
Allows the user to terminate the CIMON Canvas application after answering the warning prompt. Don’t Save and Save will continue closing CIMON Canvas. Cancel will undo the exit request. image-20230221-232351.png
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FFile MenuThe File menu is located at the top menu bar of CIMON Canvas. The File menu includes essential features such as a new page, project, save, and exit. The contents of the File menu may change based on the object(s) or module(s) you have selected. image-2023
Find and Replace...
Allows the user to search for a specific string or color, with the option of replacing it with another string or color. This feature is useful when there are multiple copies of a string or color that need to be replaced. To use Find and Replace…, click Ed
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IInstallationCIMON Canvas is software that allows users to create projects that can be downloaded to CIMON’s HMI, Xpanel. You can download any version of the software from the CIMON website (http://www.cimon.com http://www.cimon.com). A project created in a higher ver
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LLSIS CnetThis document describes the LSIS Cnet communication driver for Canvas. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Serial for Connection Type > select LSIS C
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MMitsubishi MELSEC SerialThis document describes the Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial communication driver for Canvas. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Serial for Connection Type
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NNewAllows the user to create a new page or a new project by clicking File > New > select Project… or Page. Hotkey: Project: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [N] Page: [Ctrl] + [N] New Project New Project.gif New Page New Page.gif
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OOpenAllows users to open an existing project by clicking File > Open… > select project file, then click Open. Please note that only project files with the *.cnvs extension can be opened. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [O] Open a new project 555555555.gif
Open Recent
Allows the user to open projects recently worked on by clicking File > Open Recent > select recent project file. The 16 most recently edited projects will be displayed. Open Recent Project whlie Project Open.gif
Overview
image-20230222-154332.png CANVAS HMI Software Introducing CIMON Canvas, a revolutionary HMI programming software designed for our new eXT and nXT series of Xpanel HMI displays. Boasting a sleek and modern appearance, this powerful and versatile platform s
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PPanasonic FP7This document describes the Panasonic FP7 communication driver for Canvas. Communication Settings: Canvas I/O Device Configuration To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Serial for Connection Type > select Pa
Paste
Allows the user to insert cut or copied objects or tags into the project by clicking Edit > Paste. The paste feature can paste only the most recently cut or copied objects or tags. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [V] image-20230221-234404.png
Project Properties...
To open Project Properties, click File > Project Properties… image-20230221-184228.png General Properties image-20230221-190423.png Item Description Name The user may change the project's name by double left-clicking this field. image-20230221-190754.png
Project Tree
The Project Tree is an area where the pages, page properties, and tags of CIMON Canvas are listed. It is convenient for project management and modification. You can show or hide the Project Tree by clicking View > checkbox for Project Tree. The Project Tr
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RRedoAllow the user to reverse the last Undo action applied to an object or group of objects by clicking Edit > Redo. You can use Redo up to 100 times consecutively. Using Undo and then performing a new action will remove the ability to Redo any undone actions
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SSaveClick File > Save or the Save icon on the toolbar to save the project's current status. When the user saves their project, it may take a while, depending on the system’s performance and the project's size. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [S] image-20230222-171255.pngima
Save As...
Click File > Save As… or the Save As… icon shown below to save the current project in the desired location. The user can continue to work on the project after saving. The file can only be saved in “.cnvs” format, and the name cannot be duplicated with oth
Select All
Allows the user to select all objects on the current graphic page by clicking Edit > Select All. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [A] image-20230221-235817.png
Starting CIMON Canvas
This section guides the user on how to run/close CIMON Canvas and describes the menus within the software.
Status Tool
The Status Tool is shown at the bottom of the application by default. This will show the current state of CIMON Canvas and will contain the location of the cursor, magnification level, and whether a selected device is connected. image-20220113-232506.png
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UUndoAllow the user to reverse the last action applied to an object or group of objects by clicking Edit > Undo. You can use Undo up to 100 times consecutively. Hotkey: [Ctrl] + [Z] image-20230221-233259.pngimage-20200904-162219.png
Uninstallation
This section describes the procedure for CIMON Canvas uninstallation. Uninstallation Procedure Search for Add or remove programs by typing “uninstall” or “add or remove programs” in the windows search feature > click Add or remove programs. image-20220112
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VView MenuThe View menu hosts tools used for composing the project. You can show or hide toolboxes in the toolbar by toggling the menu, such as the Main Toolbar or the Project Tree. A checkmark indicates that the toolbox is displayed in the toolbar. image-20230222-
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