Layout Mode

For some Chromeleon elements, a special Layout Mode is available. Use the Layout Mode to design these elements according to your requirements. The Layout Mode is available for:

Control Panel

The Layout Mode lets you create new control panels, and modify the appearance and functionality of existing control panels. While the Layout Mode is enabled, active online processes are continued but it is not possible to control the system.

For more information about how to modify a control panel, refer to Controlling Devices from the Control Panel  Modifying a Control Panel.

 Note:

You can only create a new control panel or modify an existing one if you have the corresponding access rights.

Printer Layout

To enable or disable Layout Mode in the Printer Layout, select or clear Layout Mode on the Edit menu. You can only insert, modify, and/or copy the different Printer Layout elements if the Layout Mode is enabled. If the Layout Mode is enabled, an additional text input field appears in the upper report section. Input is similar to MS Excel.

Report

To enable or disable Layout Mode in the Report, select or clear Layout Mode on the Table menu. If Layout Mode is enabled, an additional text input appears in the upper report section. Use this field to enter the desired values.

History Report

A special Layout Mode is available in the History report. If Detail columns are available, you can enable the Layout Mode on the Layout tab page of the History Report Properties dialog box. A concise report is displayed in which you can easily define the layout.