Grass Valley Xpanel Vertigo Suite v.4.8 - Manual (Page 16)

2-6 Xpanel User Manual
Getting started with Xpanel
Overview of Xpanel’s user interface
Xpanel has two work modes: Design and Production. Since each mode is used for different
purposes, Xpanel’s user interface provides unique interface features in each mode.
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Which mode Xpanel opens in depends upon the S TART IN P RODUCTION MODE setting in
Xpanel’s Startup options (see page 2-7 ).
The P RODUCTION M ODE button located in the upper-right corner of the menu bar provides
an easy way to identify which mode Xpanel is currently in.
To switch between Design and Production mode:
• Select the V IEW >P RODUCTION M ODE menu command.
Or,
• Press CTRL+P
Or,
• Click the P
RODUCTION M ODE button located in the upper-right corner of the menu bar.
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In order to switch from Design mode to Production mode, a Station Configuration must be
loaded in Xpanel. See
“Loading a station configuration” on page 3-8 for more information.
Also note that you may be prompted to enter a password when trying to switch from
Production mode to Design mode. See
page 7-1 for more information.
The following sections provide a quick overview of the various user interface features, while
the remaining chapters provide more detailed descriptions within procedural contexts:
•
“Design mode interface components” on page 2-7
• “Production mode interface components” on page 2-9
The following sections provide instructions for managing and using Xpanel’s interface, like
opening/closing and docking/floating Xpanel’s Views, as well as how to zoom in/out or pan
across Xpanel’s canvas.
•
“Opening and positioning Xpanel’s Views” on page 2-11
• “Zooming in/out of the canvas” on page 2-13
• “Panning across the canvas” on page 2-13
= currently in Design Mode
= currently in Production Mode