Display manager component usage

[KikeRico]

Hi, I´m triying to use Display Manager componet but is not clear for me how to use it. Please could help me with some example? thanks.

[BenR]

Hello,

The display manager is a bit under development and improvement but the basic functionality can be seen here.

DisplayManagerExample.fcfx

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Please note in putting this example together I have found and fixed some problems and these have been pushed to the Help -> Library update system.

I'm not too happy with it yet so if you have any ideas or suggestions then that would be appreciated. A simple improvement might be to have the textfield object be bounded and multiline like the textfield component.

There is also the question of bg/fg colour and clearing of the display, at the moment this is handled by the user to make things as flexible as possible but the component could perhaps be doing more.

[chipfryer27]

Hi Ben

I see you updated the WiKi and it does contain the info needed to create an object, but it seems a little over complicated compared to other Macro's. Would it be possible to just enter a byte value to indicate the type (e.g. 3 = Type_Rectangle) with perhaps the tool tip informing what the byte signifies?

Just a thought.

Regards

[BenR]

Hello,

Yes good suggestion I'll add the numeric values too and update the tooltip.

[KikeRico]

Hi Ben,

I have reviewed the example and took a look in the wiki, now is more clear for me how could be use this component. I really appreciate your effort. Thanks a lot

Now I will try to do some programs using the Display Manager, then I think I'd back with some suggestions.

Best regards,
Kike