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Overview

Client Settings is a configuration interface for managing initial conditions, display behaviors, and user interface customization for all clients: RichClients, SmartClients and WebClients. 

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Client Setting Configuration

The Client Settings are organized into the following sections:

Initial Execution Conditions

It refers to a configuration group that defines the startup layout and theme. It aims Its purpose is to initialize the application interface according to user preferences or operational needs. It allows for selecting layouts and themes and restricts views to web or Windows clients. Users can apply these settings in scenarios requiring specific startup interfaces. Before usage, ensure that predefined layouts and themes exist. Use this group to set initial conditions for application startup.


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Initial Execution Conditions

Layout

Selects the initial layout from predefined configurations in Displays/Layouts.

Theme

Chooses the initial theme from predefined options in Displays/Themes.

ViewOnly

Limits the view to specific clients. The options available are:

On WebClients: restricts the view to web-based clients, preventing access from desktop applications.

On Windows: restricts the view to Windows-based clients, preventing access from web applications.



Indications for Tag Quality and Security

It refers to the definitions group, which configures visual indicators related to tag quality and security restrictions. Its purpose is to provide clear cues for identifying quality and security issues. Main functionalities include setting symbols for security restrictions and enabling indicators for undefined and bad-quality tags. This is useful in environments where visual feedback is needed to monitor system integrity. Configure it by selecting appropriate symbols. Use this group to set visual indicators.

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Indications For Tag Quality And Security

On Security Restrictions shows

Sets indicators for tag quality and security with options such as V, ?, $, *, #, and Strikethrough.

On Undefined Quality shows

Enables an indicator to show for undefined quality tags, unlocking additional settings for handling undefined quality.

On Tag Bad Quality shows

Enables an indicator to show for bad quality tags, unlocking additional settings for handling bad quality.



Enable Multiple Monitors (RichClients Only)

It refers to a configuration group that allows multiple monitors with RichClients to be used. Its purpose is to enhance display capabilities. It enables the specification of the number of monitors and the selection of the target display for the startup layout. This applies to scenarios requiring extensive display areas, such as control rooms. Before usage, ensure that the system supports multiple monitors. Use this group to configure and optimize multi-monitor setups.

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Enable Multiple Monitors (RichClients Only)

Enable Multiple Monitors

Allows the use of multiple monitors for RichClients.

Number of Monitors

Defines the number of monitors to be used for RichClients.

Monitor

Sets the target display for the selected layout.

Layout

Selects the initial layout from predefined configurations in Displays/Layouts.



Settings available only for RichClients and SmartClients (Windows)

This group provides configuration settings reserved to for RichClients and SmartClients on Windows. Its purpose is to customize the user interface. Main functionalities include overriding layouts, setting window properties, and managing menus menu and cursor visibility. Applications include customizing the interface for different operational requirements. Before usage, ensure that predefined layouts and properties are available. Use this group to tailor the UI for specific needs.

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Settings Available Only For RichClients And SmartClients (Windows)

Layout Override

Overrides default layout settings with options from Displays/Layouts for RichClients and SmartClients.

Title

Enables and sets the title of the startup window.

MinimizeBox

Enables the minimize window control button, allowing the window to be minimized by the user.

MaximizeBox

Enables the maximize window control button, allowing the window to be maximized by the user.

CloseBox

Enables the close window control button, allowing the window to be closed by the user.

Resize

Allows the window to be resized by the user.

Start Maximized

Starts the window in a maximized state, except in the development profile.

Show Menu

Displays the menu bar in the startup window.

File

Shows the File menu in the startup window.

Tools

Shows the Tools menu in the startup window.

Security

Shows the Security menu in the startup window.

Always shows Menus in Development Profile

Ensures menus are always visible in the development profile.

Mouse Cursor Visible

Controls the visibility of the mouse cursor on the screen.

OnScreen Keyboard

Enables the on-screen keyboard feature, making it available for user input.

Active Area Edges

Defines the active area edges for mouse interaction within the window.

Active Area Mouse

Sets the mouse cursor type within the active area.

None: When this option is selected, no specific mouse cursor type is assigned to the active area. The default cursor will be used, which typically appears as an arrow or the standard operating system cursor. This setting is useful when no special cursor indication is needed for the active area.

Arrow: When this option is selected, the mouse cursor is displayed as an arrow within the active area. This is the standard pointer appearance and is used to indicate a normal selection or navigation action. It helps users identify areas where they can interact with standard interface elements like buttons and menus.

Hand: When this option is selected, the mouse cursor is displayed as a hand within the active area. This cursor type is often used to indicate interactive elements such as hyperlinks, buttons, or other elements that respond to clicks. It helps users recognize that the area is interactive and clickable, providing a clear visual cue for interactive elements.

Multiple windows on the same computer

Allows multiple windows to share the same user logon on the same computer, facilitating user access across different sessions.



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