Super Systems Compact HMI - Manual (Page 9)

Compact HMI and Compact HMI Editor Operations Manual
Super Systems Inc. Page 9 of 60
Solution Overview
A Solution is a collection of files that will be translated into a complete HMI during runtime.
Each screen within a solution is called a Panel. Each Panel represents individual screens
accessible via the touch screen. Therefore, a Solution can also be defined as a collection of HMI
Panels.
Compact HMI Editor creates display files for each Panel. When Compact HMI Editor is first
started, it will load a new Solution. You will be able to add Panels to the Solution.
Figure 6 - Compact HMI Editor Design Environment
Panels
You can add a Panel by using File  New  Panel or right clicking on the Solution name in the
Solution Explorer in the upper right part of the screen and selecting Panel. The Panel will serve
as a container for your display and command controls. Each Panel can have independent
communication setups and basic visual properties. Compact HMI communicates with a data
device using Allen-Bradley DF1, Modbus RTU, and Modbus TCP communications.
The most common settings to be modified on the Panel are the BackgroundImage (under
Appearance) and the Target Device (under the SSi grouping). The Target Device can be modified
at the Panel level. The Panel size should match the resolution of the target screen, which is
determined by the Target Device selection.