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Additional controls may be developed and added to your StampPlot interface.  The controls (ActiveX, or ocx) are specially designed to interact with StampPlot. 

bulletHere is a list of features:
bulletRun in threads to work very quickly and isolated from StampPlot normal processing.
bulletNew control interface allow quick and more intuitive configuration of controls.
bulletDesigning new controls for StampPlot configuration and macro building is simple with the right programming knowledge and software.
bulletControls are accessible in the same fashion as the 'built in' or intrinsic StampPlot controls.
bulletCan be added via a separate installation.
bulletControls can add data to queue or poll StampPlot values for FAST updating.
bulletSelected control values can be automatically saved and recalled from the Windows Registry with the !SSET and !GSET StampPlot instructions.

bulletWe, or others, can develop new controls for:
bulletDifferent or faster plotting
bulletNew plot interfaces for indication or control
bullet'Packaged' control panels for unique scenarios
bulletNew interfaces to other data mediums (i.e. - Bluetooth, USB, etc)
bulletSpecialized graphic representations of processes or data.
bulletOne more way to use your imagination with StampPlot!

bulletInstalled Sample Control - Channel Monitor:
bulletWith this version, a new control is installed as a sample and for your use!  The control, shown in this interface can be used to very quickly see updated analog values, and set a setpoint with indicator.



bulletFor Developer Licensed users, the Object Editor lists the available controls in the Windows Systems directory, StampPlot subdirectory:


bulletBy clicking on the control name, the control will be displayed.  You may receive several warning messages to ensure a possible rogue control doesn't catch you off-guard.

bulletSimply drag the NAME of the control to an available area on the StampPlot background.

bulletThe StampPlot will display a list of properties and values which may be configured and used with StampPlot.


bulletBy clicking down the list, you can see the current values and modify.  Each property may be a text value, drop down list, a check box, or a 'special use' with a button to press.  A 'tip' is also provided for each property.

bulletThe values may be used as any StampPlot values:
!POBJ obj5.Auto Update = 1

bulletThe user tip, update value, and event code may be written as with any control.

bulletFor specifics on using this control, please click HERE.  The help file may also be seen by clicking on the "Help" property in the Object Editor.

bulletThe control's Visual Basic files are available  for those Developer Licensed users wishing to start creating their own controls for work, fun or profit(??).  This code is in VB6, and while it's possible to create ActiveX control in many languages, we only deal with Visual Basic 6 at this time.  Please join and ask for more details on our SelmaWare Yahoo User Group.

If you would like a copy of the source code, Email support@selmaware.com with proof of your Developer's License - User Name & Code or a screen shot of your StampPlot 'About' window.  Please use an appropriate subject line.

Email us either directly or via our user group if you have ideas for additional controls. 

We are also happy to discuss consulting for specialized controls.

bulletTo run the macro using this control, click HERE and start plotting (Version 3 Release 4 or better required).