User Guide

Basic Operations

G4 PanelBuilder

Adding Elements via The Diagram Menu

Designing G4 PanelBuilder projects is done through graphic representation. The flow between the

pages is done through the Diagram area. Connections are then made between the elements in the

Diagram area. To add an element using the Diagram menu:

1. Open a project or create a new project file.

2. Select Diagram > Add Element, then select the element with the appropriate number of

selections or device for your criteria.

You can either click and drag or nudge the elements within the Diagram area. Select an element and

use your arrow keys to nudge.

Connecting Elements

Developing flow between pages is made possible by creating lines from one element's exiting node

to another element's entering node.

1. With a template open and elements present in the diagram area, left-click and hold on the

exiting node of a desired element.

2. Drag your mouse over any part of another element. If a connection is permissible, the element

highlights in green. If the connection is not possible the element highlights in red.

You have now created the flow from one page to another.

Editing Diagram Element Properties via The Diagram Menu

Once an element is in place in the Diagram area, it is necessary to name the node and place text for

the corresponding buttons.

1. Select an element in the Diagram area.

2. Select Diagram > Properties to open the Diagram Properties dialog window.

3. Click within the text fields to edit. You can either type the name or use the browse (...) button to

edit the Connections fields.

4. Once all fields are edited, click OK.

Generating A TPDesign4 Project

After your new project has all the necessary elements, their nodes are connected and the element

properties are set; you are ready to generate a .TP4 file.

1. Select File > Generate TPDesign4 Project to launch the Generate TPDesign4 Project dialog

window.

2. Select the location to save the file and place a check next to Open project in TPDesign4 if you

want G4 PanelBuilder to launch the newly created file within TPDesign4.

3. Click Save.

When you generate a TPDesign4 project G4 PanelBuilder stores information to the

.PB4 file. As a result the file will indicate being "dirty" or changed. You will need to

save the .PB4 file.