Tools Menu
The Tools menu gathers auxiliary tools such as device monitoring, input/output testing, license checking, and preferences. The additional windows and dialogs needed for development and inspection are opened here.
Click Tools on the top menu bar to expand the tool list. The monitor tools can also be called directly with shortcuts.
Menu Items
Each item is an independent tool with its own purpose. The table below summarizes the items, shortcuts, and actions.
| Item | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
Show IO Monitor | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I | Floating monitor window that shows IO state |
Show Motor Monitor | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M | Floating monitor window that shows motor state |
Show Analog IO Test | — | Analog input/output test |
Show Io Motor Cyl Dialog | — | Combined dialog for IO, motors, and cylinders |
Show Palette Dialog | — | Color palette dialog |
Check License | — | Check USB dongle license status |
Tool Options | — | Editor preferences |
Monitor Tools
Show IO Monitor and Show Motor Monitor are floating monitor windows that show IO and motor state in real time, respectively. You can keep them floating above other windows and work while watching device state.
Both tools can be opened and closed quickly with shortcuts, which is convenient for checking state from time to time during testing or debugging.
Test and Combined Dialogs
Show Analog IO Test is a test tool for directly working with analog input/output. Use it to check the input and output of analog values.
Show Io Motor Cyl Dialog is a combined dialog that handles IO, motors, and cylinders in one window. You can inspect devices in one place without switching between device types.
Other Tools
Show Palette Dialog is a color palette dialog used to select and check colors. Tool Options is the editor preferences window, where you adjust options related to the editing environment.
Check License is the item for checking the license status of the USB dongle. For detailed guidance on license authentication and the dongle, refer to the license section of the tutorial.