Sprites

Let's open using_sprites sample.

Select

in the main toolbar, then open using_sprites.db in data/samples/hmi/using_sprites

Once loaded, your application will looks like below:

Load the simulation engine with the button

. A console application window should pop.

Start the simulation with

, then select the "HMI window" application.

It should look like that:

Use your mouse to switch ON/OFF buttons, to rotate knobs or switches and see how lights and the needle is connected to some visual input objects.

See how the right most button shows/hides a sub window. Sub windows are very convenient to create complex user interfaces. There is no limitation in the number of sub windows available in a panel although a sub window cannot host another one.