Graphical Layout View

Layout view provides graphical representation of the current workspace and makes working with complex layouts much easier that the readout screen.

Layout View can be access by selecting the "Preview Workspace" option from the workspace ellipsis menu.

Layout View

Layout view occupies left side of the screen. It displays current origin (absolute or incremental, depending on the selected mode), current spindle/tool position and saved coordinates, if present.

Visual Elements

Gestures

Pinch-in/Pinch-out

Using two fingers and a pinching motion the view can be zoomed in or out.

Double-tap

Double tapping anywhere on the screen will fit current saved coordinates on the screen.

Swipe

Swiping with one finger will pan the view

Single Tap

Tapping a saved coordinate selects or deselects it, similar to clicking an item in the Saved Coordinates list on the main screen.

Side Panel

Side panel occupies roughly quarter or the screen on the right and contains smaller version of the axis readout screen, as well as several elements that control Layout View behavior.

Axis Readouts

The axis readout display the same axes as the main DRO screen. To save space, axis details buttons are replaced with smaller (inactive) labels and axis-specific buttons are not shown. The functionality is identical to the Axis Readouts on the main DRO screen with one small difference: touching the readout brings up Axis Details dialog, rather than the Set Aix Dimension dialog.

Function Buttons

Buttons that appear below axis readouts have functionality identical to the corresponding buttons in the function strip on the main screen.

"Center on Screen" Check Box

When checked, the crosshairs will be centered on the screen and the layout will zoom and pan as the cutting tool moves in relation to the workpiece.

"Autoselect Nearest Point"

When checked, TouchDRO will automatically select the closes saved coordinate and the axis readout will display distance to that point.

Set Background Button

Brings up the "Set Background" dialog.

Import Button

Brings up the "Import Layout" dialog, used to import coordinates from a .CSV or .JSON file. For more information refer to the "Workspace Import/Export".

Export Button

Exports saved coordinates in the current workspace as a comma delimited file.