XpanelDesigner is a project-editing tool that allows users to build HMI software system. With various features available in XpanelDesigner, users can create projects that suit their needs through multiple configurations.
XpanelDesigner Startup
Users can launch XpanelDesigner manually by double-clicking the application icon or automatically by configuring the application to run upon Windows startup.
XpanelDesigner Shortcut
Shortcut for executing XpanelDesigner as administrator |
By creating a shortcut icon of Xpanel Designer, the user can start up the program easily.
a) Go to the XpanelDesigner installation path. The default path is ‘C:\CIMON\XpanelDesigner “Version”’, and this may differ according to the user’s system environment.
b) Right-click the “XpanelDesigner.exe” icon and click [Send to] – [Desktop (create shortcut)]. The shortcut icon for XpanelDesigner will appear on the desktop.
c) Double-left-click the icon on the desktop to check if XpanelDesigner opens properly. If there are any saved projects from the previous editing sessions, you may select the project to continue editing.
d) To use the simulator tool, XpanelDesigner may need to be run as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the XpanelDesigner shortcut and choose [Run as administrator].
e) To have XpanelDesigner run as administrator by default, right-click on the shortcut, then choose [Properties].
f) In the [Properties] window, choose the [Shortcut] tab and press [Advanced…].
g) In the [Advanced Properties] window, check the [Run as administrator] box and press [OK].
Xpanel Designer Autorun
Registering Xpanel Designer as a starting program |
The user can configure Xpanel Designer to run automatically when booting up the Windows. Setup methods may differ depending on the versions of Windows.
For the OS versions below Windows 8, Xpanel Designer needs to be added in the [Startup] folder. For Windows 8 and above, Xpanel Designer needs to be added in the [Task Scheduler].
(1) OS version below Windows 8 (Windows XP, Windows 7, etc.)
a) Right-click on the “XpanelDesigner.exe” icon. Click [Send to] – [Desktop (Create Shortcut)] on the pop-up menu.
b) Open the [Startup] window.
Press [Windows] + [R] keys to open the [Run] window. Enter “shell:startup” in the input box and press [OK].
Open the [File Explorer] and enter “Startup” in the path field as shown below.
c) Move shortcut icon of Xpanel Designer into the [Startup] folder.
(2) Windows 8 and above (Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10)
a) Right-click on the “XpanelDesigner.exe” icon. Click {Send to] – [Desktop (create shortcut)] on the pop-up menu.
b) Open the [Control Panel] and go to [Administrative Tools] – [Task Scheduler].
c) Click [Create Basic Task…] on the top right side of the [Task Scheduler] to open the [Create Basic Task Wizard].
d) In the [Create a Basic Task] window, enter “Xpanel Designer” in the name field, then press [Next].
e) In the [Trigger] window, select [When the computer starts] option and press [Next].
f) In the [Action] window, select [Start a program] option and press [Next].
g) Press the [Browse…] button on the right side of the [Program/Script] field and select the shortcut icon of Xpanel Designer.
h) Finish the configuration by pressing the [Finish] button on the window.
Xpanel Designer Project Execution
Opening project in Xpanel Designer |
a) Go to [File][ - [Open Project] in Xpanel Designer and select a project to open. Only project files with “*.prj” or “*.xprj” file formats can be opened. The default path of the project files is “C:\CIMON\XpanelDesigner Version_Eng\Project Folder”.
NOTE | Please be noted that the default project file extension may differ according to the Xpanel Designer version.
In the Xpanel Designer V2.40 and above, you may open both “*.prj” and “*.xprj” file format. In the Xpanel Designer below V2.40, you can only open “*.prj” file format. |
b) In the startup page of Xpanel Designer or at [File] menu, the recently edited projects can be found. The user can also browse or create new projects on the startup page. The user can view up to the 4 most recent projects on the startup page or the [File] menu.
c) The desired project will be opened in Xpanel Designer.
