Pop-ups provide a convenient way to access additional controls and information without adding clutter to the main HMI screen. By linking a Pop-up Action to an object, users can quickly open detailed views while remaining on their current screen.

Common uses for Pop-ups include:

• Advanced equipment controls

• Set point entry

• Alarm summaries and details

• Equipment status information

• Maintenance screens
  

Creating a New Pop-up

1. Open the Canvas Editor.

2. Select the Pop-up Icon from the left-hand toolbar.

3. From the Create a Pop-up Overview screen, click Create New.

4. The Pop-up Overview Canvas Editor will open.

Background Properties

Click anywhere on the canvas to display the Background Properties Panel on the right-hand side.

Available Sizes

300 × 300 (1:1)

400 × 400 (1:1)

500 × 500 (1:1)

640 × 480 (4:3)

800 × 600 (4:3)

Building Your Pop-up

Add objects from the left-hand toolbar to create the desired layout.

Common objects include:

• HOA Controls

• ON/OFF Switches

• Tables

• Text Objects
  

Tip: Hold Shift while selecting multiple objects, then use the Alignment Toolbar to quickly align and organize your layout.

Saving the Pop-up

When your design is complete:

1. Click Save & Exit in the upper-right corner.

2. Enter a name for the Pop-up.

3. Click Save.
   

Linking a Pop-up to an HMI Object

Once created, the Pop-up must be assigned to an object within the HMI.

1. Select the desired HMI object.

2. Scroll to the Actions section of the Properties Panel.

3. Under Link, choose Pop-up.

4. Under Select Overview, click Select.
   

The Select or Create a Pop-up Overview window will appear.

1. Select the Pop-up you created.

2. Click Select.

3. Save & Exit the HMI canvas editor.