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Components structure

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Components structure

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	Components are located in the ''Components Libraries'' ribbon. It is divided into sections such as ''Inputs'' and ''Outputs'' to help the user find what they want.		Components are located in the ''Components Libraries'' ribbon. It is divided into sections such as ''Inputs'' and ''Outputs'' to help the user find what they want.
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		+	Another method to find the required component is to use the ''Search'' Icon within the ''Components Libraries'' ribbon.
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		+	The is an option to show either 2D only components that go on the [[2d_Panels\|2D panel]], 3D only components that go on to the [[System_Panel\|3D System Panel]], or to show both 2D and 3D components.

	Any component can be used as a building-block to create new components.		Any component can be used as a building-block to create new components.

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 A Component comprises of a combination of primitive shapes, existing components, flowchart macros, [[Resource Manager|resources]] and [[Component Properties|properties]]. When the Component is exported this information is packaged into a self-contained unit, similar to an ''executable application'' which can then be no longer read or edited.
-Components are located in the Components toolbox. It is divided into sections such as ''Inputs'' and ''Outputs'' to help the user find what they want.
+Components are located in the ''Components Libraries'' ribbon. It is divided into sections such as ''Inputs'' and ''Outputs'' to help the user find what they want.
 Any component can be used as a building-block to create new components.

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 Flowcode provides a set of [[Components]] packaged with the application.
-A component always has a physical presence on the [[System Panel]] or the [[Dashboard Panel]]. This is to allow the user to easily select and identify the components they are using, and also, where graphics are used, to provide a representation of the object the Component represents. The Component object can also be used to convey useful information to the user.
+A component always has a physical presence on the [[2d_Panels|2D Panel]] or the [[System_Panel|3D System Panel]]. This is to allow the user to easily select and identify the components they are using, and also, where graphics are used, to provide a representation of the object the Component represents. The Component object can also be used to convey useful information to the user.
 Components also have access to other features of Flowcode suitable for displaying data, such as the [[Data Console]] and [[Data Scope]], where a Component can create their own data feeds for reading and writing information.
 ==Components structure==

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 A '''Component''' is essentially a '''library''' which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.
-[[File:robot_arm.jpg|frameless|right|A component]]
+[[File:Component-example.png|right]]
 Components can interact with flowchart programs and other components to create an effective rapid prototype development system or application which can usually run both in simulation and on hardware.

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−	~~<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:Components</sidebar>~~
	A '''Component''' is essentially a '''library''' which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.		A '''Component''' is essentially a '''library''' which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.
	[[File:robot_arm.jpg\|frameless\|right\|A component]]		[[File:robot_arm.jpg\|frameless\|right\|A component]]

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 <sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:Components</sidebar>
-A '''Component''' is a device which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.
+A '''Component''' is essentially a library which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.
 [[File:robot_arm.jpg|frameless|right|A component]]
-Components can interact with flowchart programs and other components in Flowcode to create an effective system or application which can run both in simulation and on hardware.
+Components can interact with flowchart programs and other components to create an effective rapid prototype development system or application which can usually run both in simulation and on hardware.

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		+	<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:Components</sidebar>
	A '''Component''' is a device which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.		A '''Component''' is a device which is controlled by a Flowcode program, and can extend the Flowcode interface.
	[[File:robot_arm.jpg\|frameless\|right\|A component]]		[[File:robot_arm.jpg\|frameless\|right\|A component]]