The Grid Viewer is a flexible solution to some of the common problems associated with static test interfaces.
The Grid Viewer was created to allow end users the ability to create dynamic views. Rarely does a single, static interface fit every testing scenario. The Grid Viewer is a powerful tool to allow the end user to create an interface on-the-fly! DMC’s Grid Viewer allows the user to select from a list of available views and drag the interfaces into a desired location. For example, you can arrange manual control HMIs for different devices as you see fit.
![Flex Framework single drag](/Portals/0/singleDrag.gif)
The user can select where within the Grid Viewer’s grid the interface should be placed. Multiple interfaces may be placed in a single instance of the viewer.
![Flex Framework multiple drag](/Portals/0/multipleDrag.gif)
To further enable dynamic testing interfaces, the Grid Viewer allows each interface to be popped-out, enabling the user to have as many interfaces open as desired! Once the user closes the pop-out window the interface returns to its original position within the Grid Viewer.
![Flex Framework pop out window](/Portals/0/popOut_1.gif)
In the event that the user drags an interface on to a grid space already occupied, the old interface is removed and the new interface is placed in the desired position.
![Flex Framework overlap](/Portals/0/overlap.gif)
With all these pieces together, creating a suitable testing interface with the right instruments and data is easy!
![Flex Framework test setup](/Portals/0/testSetup.gif)
These features are part of a powerful suite of tools called the DMC Flex Framework. Find out more about all of these tools here.
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