Sub-Groups in Adjust Groups
Is it any way possible, or be made possible to create subgroups in the adjust-groups?
The applications we create use a lot of costumer-dependent values.
We use the MD4/5 screens on our machines, also to adjust values/parameters in the program.
Calibrating our systems takes a lot of time now, simply because of scrolling and searching for the right parameter.
Having sub-groups would speed things up.
Also having those subgroups optionaly password-protected would be a good addition.
MD4 Display Page - Dynamic Graphic Objects - Dynamic XY Co Ordinates
I have an application where I want to show an access platform arm with 2 articulation joints: Lift & Reach. I want to draw 2 lines on the display page and connect them to the angle sensors. If the lift function is active, then the Lift line should rotate. At the same time the Reach line should dynamically recalculate its XY co ordinates to continue position itself at the end of the Lift line. I think this function calls for dynamic co ordinate properties.
IQANdesign 4.0 coming soon...
IQAN Store officially open
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Payments can be done with credit card and paypal account.
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J1939 / Generic on the same bus
Currently its not possible to have J1939 & Generic on the same line... why not? As long as the bitcount (29) and KBPS are the same...
The thing is, I need some tricks from both systems. J1939 allows to handle engine messages more easily, and also allows to use the Page Mask byte(s), so the same PGN can be defined multiple times and split ways. But J1939 JFOUT does not allow to change the PGN programmatically, which is needed in this particular case in order to make a reusable library.
Generic JPOUTS do allow a dynamic messageID's, but don't bring the other benefits...
IQANdesign 5 released
We are happy to announce that IQANdesign 5 is released, bringing in powerful features for team collaboration and a brand new look!
Main feature updates
New system layout
The system layout grid view has been replaced by free positioning of the modules and buses.
Add button
Tool bars and context menus are replaced by an Add button in all views where you can add components. The Add button has additional features such as component search and hints.
Dynamic block diagrams
Block diagrams now only shows pins that have channels assigned. Also other improvements such as pins showed separately for multi-pin channels and multiple categories for some I/O types, e.g. HS/LS categories for digital outputs.
Solution library
Solution library added that lets you add ready-made solutions to your applications from the Add button.
External functions
A new concept that allows you to place application logic in a file external to the project file where it is used. By doing that, you can reuse code in multiple projects, and also make it possible for two or more persons to work on the same project simultaneously.
Instances of the external function in the main project file can be automatically updated when the function in the external file is updated.
Move image and line controls in runtime
It is now possible to control X and Y positions of images and lines using channels. This will allow you to do simple on-screen animations.
MC4x: CAN routing
CAN routing adds a new concept of rules and exceptions to simplify routing of CAN frames between CAN ports on MC4 modules.
Software downloads
Check for updates on version 4 will direct you to any upcoming maintenance updates on that version, for downloading version 5, use these links:
IQANdesign 5 demo video
Features overview:
For more details, see:
Touch screen slide finger option
Hello again, thinking that we are in an era of smartphones applications, it would be interesting to have finger slide option to control objects movement in graphics.
Actually the "System Log" page called in "action" for a text button seems to has it. But the touch area defined by programmer to handle this is not available. Some images below. The last one is an example of how this feature would help to navigate through an alarm bar.
Regards. Diego.
CANopen and CANopen Safety in IQANdesign
Hello,
It would be nice if CANopen and CANopen Safety was implemented in IQAN Design.
We see the need of CANopen Safety as most of the suppliers for components such as CAN sensors are using or are planing to use CANopen Safety as the CAN-protocol for their safety related components (ISO 13849).
Today J1939 and Generic is implemented in IQAN Design. It would be nice if there was J1939, CANopen, CANopen Safety and Generic.
Regards
Fredrik Forsberg
IQANdesign 6.08 released
Feature highlights 6.08
Support for new Bluetooth module, IQAN-G12
IQAN-G12 is a new Bluetooth to CAN gateway with improved speed and range, and a possibility to increase security.
In IQANdesign system layout, the module “G1x” is used for both G11 and G12.
IQAN-G12 is designed to be backwards compatible with G11 and works with previous version (4.01-6.07)
The G12 enables increased security by supporting pairing between the G12 and the Bluetooth device that connects to it. To configure pairing and control the passkey, the G1x module has new properties specifically for G12.
Bluetooth connections on IQANdesign and IQANrun
It is now possible to connect from the PC tools to a G11 or G12.
To use this feature, it is recommended to check that the PC has up to date drives for the Bluetooth chipset. Older chipsets may not work.
CRC parameter channel updates
It is now possible to set a custom polynomial on the CRC parameter channel. The message counter is moved to separate channel called CVC. It is used as a parameter connected to a JFIN, JFOUT, GFIN or GFOUT.
This makes it easier to implement CAN interfaces to e.g. sensors that include checksum and counter.
Example of CRC parameter for a Parker LORD TFD.
Touch number pad for PIN code channels
PIN code on PCC can now be entered with touch number pad. The number pad works with touch and external buttons/encoder.
Spinner is still presented if enter PIN button was pressed with external button.
Keep connections when moving channels between function groups
If a channel is moved out of scope, IQANdesign keeps its old connections and show "invalid context" error instead of "undefined reference" error as before. This makes it easier to move channels when redesigning function group structure.
Read more in release notes
Other updates include new TSC1 properties, mixing of 11-bit generic with J1939, MD4 touch improvements, easier simulation of clone files and several bug fixes.
See release notes for details:
https://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANdesign%206/ReleaseNotes6.08.22.htm
https://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANsimulate%206/ReleaseNotes6.08.16.htm
https://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANrun%206/ReleaseNotes6.08.20.htm
https://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANscript%206/ReleaseNotes6.08.13.htm
Mobile Phone app
Hi All,
Our customer base is getting larger and larger where we offer machines with a G11. The main issue always arises that most customers have mobile phones, few have tablets. IQANRun is only tablet / PC based and our customers keep asking for it on mobiles. This would be a big benefit to a lot of people.
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