Components¶
Components are the graphical widgets which are used to build a customized Mask.
They are divided into three families:
Each component family is divided into sub-families, which are explained in the corresponding pages.
To start building a Mask, drag a component onto the stage: an Edit window opens automatically, whose options and properties vary according to the component type: a detailed description of the available options is provided in the corresponding component family page.
This window can be opened at any time through the Component context menu, whose characteristics are explained below.
The Component context menu
The Component context menu can be opened by right-clicking on the component onto the stage.
The following options are available:
Open component layout: it opens the component’s layout menu. To know more about the available options, go to the corresponding component’s family page.
Rename: it renames the component. The new name will be visible in the Graphics tab.
Copy: it copies the selected component(s).
Paste: it pastes the selected component(s). Available only if at least one component has been copied
Delete: it deletes the selected component(s).
Create connection: it allows to create a new connection, which will be visible and editable in the Connections tab. Type the connection name in the Connection Name field and click ADD. The selected component (if it is a Controller) will be the Origin of the connection. Then, configure the connection as explained in the Connections page.
Set connection: it allows to set a connection on the selected component. By clicking on it, the Select a connection window opens, where users can choose from the Connections drop-down list the connection (previously set and available in the Connections tab) they want to add to the chosen component. The selected component will be the Destination of the connection.