Using the Project Explorer - Revision history

MartinW at 16:40, 20 March 2023

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MartinW: /* Macros */

2023-03-09T14:36:39Z

Macros

MartinW: /* Introduction */

2023-03-08T14:52:18Z

Introduction

MartinW at 09:33, 8 March 2023

2023-03-08T09:33:56Z

MartinW at 09:33, 8 March 2023

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MartinW at 16:23, 7 March 2023

2023-03-07T16:23:46Z

BenR: /* Introduction */

2023-01-18T17:43:20Z

Introduction

MartinW: /* Introduction */

2022-12-20T16:03:38Z

Introduction

MartinW at 15:40, 20 December 2022

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MartinW at 15:29, 20 December 2022

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 The '''Project Explorer''' allows the user to quickly and easily manage their program by giving an overview of the current project. [[Editing and Deleting Macros|Macros]] and [[Editing Variables|Variables]] can easily be added, edited or deleted.
-Which tabs appear and in what order can be selected via [[Global_Settings#UI Trees|Global settings>UI Trees]]
+Which tabs appear and in what order can be selected via [[Global_Settings#UI Trees|File > Global settings > UI Trees tab]]
 Icons and Macros can be dragged into the project code window.

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 ==Macros==
-Displayed is a list of all the [[Creating a New Macro|macros]] in the current project, each macro can be expanded and the specific parameters, constants and variables associated with that macro are shown.
+Displayed is a list of all the [[Creating a New Macro|user macros]] in the current project, each macro can be expanded and the specific parameters, constants and variables associated with that macro are shown.
 You can navigate straight to the specific macros, showing them as flowcharts or as source as well as adding, deleting and editing any parameters, constants or variables associated with each macro.
 Macros in the Project Explorer can be dragged and dropped into the main flowchart.
 ==Components==

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 The '''Project Explorer''' allows the user to quickly and easily manage their program by giving an overview of the current project. [[Editing and Deleting Macros|Macros]] and [[Editing Variables|Variables]] can easily be added, edited or deleted.
 Icons and Macros can be dragged into the project code window.
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-===Icons===
+==Icons==
 Lists the programming icons allowing you to drag new code icons onto your project.
-===Ports===
+==Ports==
 The Project Explorer shows the available ports for the currently selected device.
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-===Panels===
+==Panels==
 Since you can have multiple 2d panels open, this tab will show all the panels that have been added.
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-===Variables===
+==Variables==
 This section shows all the global constants and [[Creating Variables|variables]] used in the project.
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-===Macros===
+==Macros==
 Displayed is a list of all the [[Creating a New Macro|macros]] in the current project, each macro can be expanded and the specific parameters, constants and variables associated with that macro are shown.
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-===Components===
+==Components==
 This section contains list of all the [[Components|components]] used in the current project, you will be able to edit the [[Component Properties|properties]], connections and custom code of each individual [[Component|component]]. Components in the Project Explorer can be dragged and dropped into the main flowchart.
-===Events===
+==Events==
 Finally, the last section allows you to create [[Simulation Events|event macros]] with ease, it lists all of the available [[Simulation_Functionality#Events|events]] and shows which event macros you have created, you can use this menu to navigate your existing event macros as well as creating new ones, it also allows you to delete your existing event macros or show them in your flowchart.
 ==Video instructions==
 View the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FThkBO3yh-g&list=PLQDWBb7bxuCgg6aJgPJcfXBMzZdLILceQ Introducing the Project Explorer] video to learn more about the Project Explorer, including the basic fundamentals as well as the capabilities of each section, the video highlights how to use the Project Explorer panel effectively.

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	View the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FThkBO3yh-g&list=PLQDWBb7bxuCgg6aJgPJcfXBMzZdLILceQ Introducing the Project Explorer] video to learn more about the Project Explorer, including the basic fundamentals as well as the capabilities of each section, the video highlights how to use the Project Explorer panel effectively.		View the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FThkBO3yh-g&list=PLQDWBb7bxuCgg6aJgPJcfXBMzZdLILceQ Introducing the Project Explorer] video to learn more about the Project Explorer, including the basic fundamentals as well as the capabilities of each section, the video highlights how to use the Project Explorer panel effectively.
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 [[File:ProjectExplorer.jpg]]
-<tab name="Icons">
 Lists the programming icons allowing you to drag new code icons onto your project.
-<tab name="Ports">
 The Project Explorer shows the available ports for the currently selected device.
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 You will also be able to see all the pins that have components connected to them.
 [[File:ProjectExplorer_Ports.png]]
-<tab name="Panels">
 Since you can have multiple 2d panels open, this tab will show all the panels that have been added.
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 To open the panel, either right-click on the panel name and select show, or double-click on the panel name.
-<tab name="Variables">
 This section shows all the global constants and [[Creating Variables|variables]] used in the project.
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-As well as global  variable,  local variables present within the Macro which you currently have selected, if you change the currently selected macro by clicking on another Macro tab in the main flowchart window, this Project Manager tab will update to show you the new local variables associated with the newly selected Macro.
+As well as global variables,  local variables present within the Macro which you currently have selected, if you change the currently selected macro by clicking on another Macro tab in the main flowchart window, this Project Manager tab will update to show you the new local variables associated with the newly selected Macro.
-<tab name="Macros">
 Displayed is a list of all the [[Creating a New Macro|macros]] in the current project, each macro can be expanded and the specific parameters, constants and variables associated with that macro are shown.
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 Macros in the Project Explorer can be dragged and dropped into the main flowchart.
-<tab name="Components">
 This section contains list of all the [[Components|components]] used in the current project, you will be able to edit the [[Component Properties|properties]], connections and custom code of each individual [[Component|component]]. Components in the Project Explorer can be dragged and dropped into the main flowchart.
-<tab name="Events">
 Finally, the last section allows you to create [[Simulation Events|event macros]] with ease, it lists all of the available [[Simulation_Functionality#Events|events]] and shows which event macros you have created, you can use this menu to navigate your existing event macros as well as creating new ones, it also allows you to delete your existing event macros or show them in your flowchart.
-</tab>
 ==Video instructions==

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	You can also use the 'List occurrences' option previously mentioned to list where these variables are being used.		You can also use the 'List occurrences' option previously mentioned to list where these variables are being used.
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		+	If the speed of the simulation is changed to Fast (with updates) via the '''[[Simulation_Debugger\|Simulation debugger]]''', (for this you will need to have the simulation paused) or via '''[[Project_Options#Project Description\|Project_Options]]
		+	Then when the simulation is running all the global and local variables (only if within the appropriate call macro) values will be shown.
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		+	If the simulator is paused then the variable's values can be changed by left-clicking the variable's current values.
		+

	As well as global variable, local variables present within the Macro which you currently have selected, if you change the currently selected macro by clicking on another Macro tab in the main flowchart window, this Project Manager tab will update to show you the new local variables associated with the newly selected Macro.		As well as global variable, local variables present within the Macro which you currently have selected, if you change the currently selected macro by clicking on another Macro tab in the main flowchart window, this Project Manager tab will update to show you the new local variables associated with the newly selected Macro.

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 You will also be able to see all the pins that have components connected to them.
-''[[ProjectExplorer_Ports.png|Project Explorer Ports]]''
+[[File:ProjectExplorer_Ports.png]]
 </tab>
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 There is an option to add more panels if required.
-You can right-click on each panel and rename the 2d panels, change the colour, gridlines etc.
+Each panel can be right-clicked on to rename, change the colour, gridlines, etc by selecting properties.
 </tab>

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 The Project Explorer shows the available ports for the currently selected device.
-You can directly reference these ports in calculations or other expressions and connect components to these ports, by right clicking the port or clicking on the arrow next to the port name you can select 'List occurrences' which will use the [[Using the Icon Lists Pane|Icon lists pane]] to show where the ports are being used and referenced.
+You can directly reference these ports in calculations or other expressions and connect components to these ports, by right-clicking the port or clicking on the arrow next to the port name you can select 'List occurrences' which will use the [[Using the Icon Lists Pane|Icon lists pane]] to show where the ports are being used and referenced.
 </tab>