User Interface

This page is intended to give you an overview of the user interface elements. All parts of Connect I/O are visible by default, providing you with a simple user interface to get acquainted and work with.

File¶

New	Creates a new diagram.
Open...	Opens a file dialog for choosing the diagram file to load.
Save	Opens a file dialog for saving the current diagram file.
Save As	Opens a file dialog for saving the current diagram file with a new name.
Print	Opens the print menu for printing the current diagram.
Exit	Closes the application.

Edit¶

Undo	Reverses the last operation.
Redo	Reverses the last undo operation.
Clear Logger	Clears the logger.
Copy	Copies the selected part of the diagram into the clipboard.
Cut	Removes the selected portion of the diagram and stores a copy of it to the clipboard.
Paste	Paste diagram content available on the clipboard onto the current diagram.
Select All	Selects the entire diagram.

View¶

Zoom In	Expands the canvas.
Zoom Out	Contracts the canvas.
Default Zoom	Sets the default zoom.
Show Overview	Shows/hides the diagram overview.
Hide When Minimized	Hides Connect I/O in the taskbar when minimized. Becomes available in the notification area (system tray).

Help¶

Here you can find general information about Connect I/O and available documentation.

	Starts the diagram execution.
	Pauses the diagram execution.
	Resets the diagram execution.
	Advances the diagram execution one step (each time the button is clicked).

3. Nodes Palette¶

Inputs	Nodes that read values from HOME I/O (sensors).
Outputs	Nodes that write values to HOME I/O (actuators).
Memories	Nodes used to store values during the execution of the diagram. Can also be used to exchange values with HOME I/O.
Sources	Nodes used as source of values.
Tags	Displays the simulations inputs and outputs nodes. When HOME I/O is running each input and output point is automatically detected by Connect I/O and displayed on this panel.
Nodes	Nodes that provide several functionalities, such as data exchange with PLC, interface boards, arithmetic operations, etc.
Utils	Displays a list of utility nodes.
Settings	Diagram execution settings.
	Sync. Timers: When checked, synchronizes time scale between Connect I/O and HOME I/O
	Cycle Time (ms): Diagram update cycle time. Values can range between 1 and 10000.

4. Canvas¶

Where you draw a diagram. It allows you to perform the most common editing operations, such as panning, zooming, creating, deleting, selecting and moving nodes.

5. Canvas Overview¶

The canvas overview helps you to get a visual representation of the entire diagram and which part you are seeing. It also allows you to pan quickly to a specific part of the diagram (Left/right click and hold).

6. Properties¶

Displays the properties of input, output, memory and source nodes. It also displays available documentation for other node types.

7. Logger¶

Displays useful information related to the application. Most nodes use the logger to display relevant information during the diagram execution.

Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Actions¶

Keyboard Shortcuts / Mouse Actions	Command
Ctrl + N	Create a new diagram
Ctrl + O	Open
Ctrl + S	Save
Ctrl + Alt + S	Save As
Ctrl + P	Print
Ctrl + Q	Quit
Ctrl + Z	Undo
Ctrl + Y	Redo
Ctrl + E	Clear Logger
Ctrl + C	Copy
Ctrl + X	Cut
Ctrl + V	Paste
Ctrl + A	Select All
Ctrl + + or Mouse Wheel Up	Zoom In
Ctrl + - or Mouse Wheel Down	Zoom out
Ctrl + 0	Default Zoom
Ctrl + T	Show/Hide overview window
Mouse + Drag	Pan