Software Instruction Manual

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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4.12 GDM Container
A GDM Container is a specialized container object that is used to create a custom GDM. (See Section 3.9 for a
description of custom GDMs.) To place a GDM Container on a graphics plate, choose GDM Container from the
Toolbox. The GDM Container Attributes window (Figure 4.35) will then open so you can configure it. Its attributes
are described below.
Fig. 4.35 The GDM Container Attributes Window
Component List: Selects the type of IQ component to which the GDM Container will be linked. Only those
IQ2 components with an OIF (Object Information File) in the same directory as Turbo will be included. See Section
3.9.1 for information about OIFs.
Loop: Sets the Crown Bus loop number of the IQ component that is linked to the custom GDM. This attribute
should be ignored when creating a new GDM Container. It is used later after the custom GDM has been
completed and is linked to an IQ component. Right clicking ({) on a custom GDM, reopens the GDM Container
Attributes window and allows you to edit the Loop attribute.
Address: Sets the IQ address number for the IQ component that is linked to the custom GDM. This attribute
should be ignored when creating a new GDM Container. It is used later after the custom GDM has been
completed and is linked to an IQ component. Right clicking ({) on a custom GDM, reopens the GDM Container
Attributes window and allows you to edit the Address attribute.
Background: Sets the background color of the GDM Container.
PCX File name: Sets the file name of an image that will be displayed in the background of the GDM
Container. The ability to display an image in the background of the GDM Container is a very useful feature. It can
display your company logo. It can have a picture of a control panel that you complete by adding objects (see
Section 3.9.4).
Only PCX bitmap files are supported and you will have to use a third-party paint or graphics program to create