User Interfaces and Dashboards

Grid Studio allows users to build custom user interfaces and dashboards using Artboards.

These interfaces can be used to control systems, monitor data, and trigger automation logic during runtime.

Artboards and viewer instances are created and managed in the Project Tree.

Interfaces can be used directly inside Grid Studio or displayed externally using Grid Viewer.

Typical Interface Structure

1

Artboard

An Artboard acts as the container for a user interface.

It provides the workspace where interface elements are placed and organized.

2

Frames (Optional)

Within an Artboard, users can create Frames.

Frames are primarily used when interfaces are displayed on external Viewer instances.

Each frame represents an individual interface view that can be shown on a connected viewer.

3

Widgets

Widgets are the interactive elements used to build the interface.

Common widgets include controls such as:

• buttons

• sliders

• indicators

• displays

Widgets can interact with other parts of the system by triggering workflows or controlling object parameters.

4

Viewer (Optional)

Viewer instances can be created in the Project Tree and connected to frames.

These viewers display the interface externally, allowing dashboards to run on separate machines or operator stations.

Purpose

User interfaces built with Artboards allow operators to interact with the system in a visual and intuitive way.

Widgets can trigger workflows, control parameters, and display system information, making dashboards an important tool for operating and monitoring complex systems.