Widget
A widget is a specific rectangular region on a step that allows an operator to interact with data and media in a way determined by the app author. Some widgets are quite simple, for example a button, or can be quite complicated such as an embedded Tulip Table that allows an operator to browse and find a specific record.
Field types common for all widgets:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | the x and y coordinates of the top left of the widget on the step |
| Size | the width and height of the widget |
| Transform | the rotation of the widget (0 - 360) |
| Blink | yes/no if enabled the widget will slowly fade in and out |
Common fields on many widget types:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Font Size | the size of the font (in pixel values) |
| Font Color | An RGB or RGBA value |
| Font Style | yes/no values for bolding, italic and underline |
| Text Align | one of left, center, or right |
| Vertical Align | one of top, center or bottom |
| Background | An RGB or RGBA value |
| Drop Shadow | yes/no if dropshadow is enabled it can be specified by its color, x offset, y offset, and blur offset |
| Label Size | The font size for a label that corresponds to a value |
| Label Color | The font color for a label that corresponds to a value |
| Value Size | The font size for a value |
| Value Color | The font color for a value |
| Border Color | The color of the widget border |
| Border Width | The width of the border |
| Border Radius | Either a single value that applies to all four corners, or four separate values for each corner |
Widgets by Type:
Shape
A shape is a static image that can be added via the Asset Library.
It implements Position, Size, Transform, Blink, Border Width, Border and Fill as described above.
Text
Used for showing formatted static text information. Text implements Font Size, Font Color, Font Style, Text Align, Vertical Align, Background, Drop Shadow and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | the text value to present |
Variable
The variable widget can be used to display variables of many different types. a simple variable, list of variables, complex variable, or a single field of a complex variable. The display output and display options and configuration options are conditional on the type of variable of selected to display:
Single value variables, or single field value
- Image URL Variable - The image will be rendered.
- Variables that render as text - Text that implements Font Size, Font Color, Font Style, Text Align, Vertical Align, Background
Complex Variable
The widget will display a collection of labeled values for the specified fields. The options include Label Size, Label Color, Value Size, Value Color, Background and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fields | The fields of the object to display |
| Columns | Whether to show 1, 2 or 3 columns |
Array of Complex Variables
The widget will display a datagrid of rows and columns of the fields the user selects to show. The implements these fields:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fields | The fields of the object to display |
| Fit to width | yes/no whether the table should resize its columns to fit the alloted width |
Step Name
A shortcut way to add the Variable widget with the data already set to the Step Name variable.
Table Record
Displays either one field of a record placeholder or several fields. Depending on whether several fields or a single field is chosen, the options match the variable widget options.
Button
A button widget allows a user to build interactive apps, by assigning any number of triggers to the button click event. Button implements Font Size, Font color, Font Style, Background (called Button Color), Drop Shadow, Border Radius and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | The label of the button |
| Triggers | Any number of triggers to fire when the button is clicked. |
Previous, Menu, Next & Complete Buttons
These are shortcut buttons that include the corresponding trigger, the appropriate label, and an icon next to the label that symbolizes the action. Users can ovverride the text and triggers, but the icon will always be appended to the text.
Inputs
Input widgets allow operators to modify variables values within a run of an app. Each input type has the following fields:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | The data that is bound to the value of the input. This will be updated in real-time when an operator uses the input widget in the Player. Can be either a Variable or a Record Placeholder Field |
| Column | The field from the record placeholder that is bound to the input widget (optional) |
Checkbox
Used for editing boolean variables. Fields:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dislay Mode | Checkbox or Toggle |
| Color | In checkbox mode this controls the color of the checkmark, in toggle it controls the color of the toggle when set to true. |
Text
Used for editing text variables. Implements Font Size, Font Color, Background Color, Border Color, Border Width, and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiple Lines | Whether the text displayed should respect multiline formatting. |
Number
Used for editing number variables. Implements Font Size, Font Color, Background Color, Border Color and Border Width
Single Select
Used for selecting a value from a list that will update a text, machine, station or user variable. Implements Font Size, Font Color, Background Color and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Display Mode | Dropdown or Menu -- Whether to render a selectable dropdown that shows the options when clicked, or show the options in a visible menu |
| Options | The options can either be statically input in a list, or an array variable with any of the following data types: users, text, machines or stations |
Multiselect
Used for selecting multiple text variables that will update a text array variable. It has the same options as Single Select except the variable options are text arrays instead of text variables.
Date Picker
Used for editing datetime variables. The widget shows a calendar and time picker for specifying a datetime value. The widget implements Font Size, Font Color, Background Color, Border Color and Border Width.
Image
Used for capturing or uploading an image. Input Options can be set to allow capture, upload or both. User can choose predetermined or custom aspect ratios.
Analysis
Analyses can be embedded in apps, and offer more customization options than on a dashboard:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Background | The background color |
| Title | Default, Custom or None |
| Show "Last Updated" | yes/no whether to show the last updated information on the analysis widget |
| Filters | This control is only available once an analysis has been specified. Users can define custom filters that utilize app variables and record placeholder fields |
Image
A static image. The widget implements Drop Shadow, Border Radius and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload | The image to show. App authors add from their local machine. |
| Respect aspect ratio | If the image has been resized to an aspect ratio that does not match its actual value, it can be reset to a width and height that matches its actual aspect ratio |
| Show "Last Updated" | yes/no whether to show the last updated information on the analysis widget |
| Click acion | None, Show Image Fullscreen or Custom Triggers - By default in an app clicking on the image widget will show a full screen view for the operator to see more detail. App authors can remove this function or specify custom triggers for clicking the image. |
Video
A static video. The widget implements:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload | The video to show. App authors add from their local machine or specify a Youtube link. |
| Autoplay | yes/no if true the video will start playing on step enter |
| Loop | yes/no whether the video automatically starts over when reaching the end |
Document
A static pdf file. The widget shows paging and zoom controls. The widget implements:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload | The pdf to show |
| Page | the number of the page to show initially |
| Hide Controls | yes/no whether to show the zoom and paging controls |
Webpage
Embeds an iframe with a statically specified url or variable referencing a url. The widget implements:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | Fixed or Variable |
Gauge
A vertical gauge that visually shows a value with respect to a min and a max. The widget implements Font Size, Font Color, Background Color and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fill Color | the color of the region representing the filled in value |
| Marker Color | the color of the triangular indicator of the current value |
| Required Range | the min and max of the end points |
Interactive Table
Embeds an Interactive Table in the app. This widget can utilize any of the following as a data source:
- Variable of type "Array of Objects"
- Tulip Table
- Table Query
- User Fields (represented as "User Table" in the UI)
The widget imlplements Background Color, Font Size and:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | Choose either a variable of type "Array of Objects" or a Table |
| Table | Any Table in the account |
| Linked Placeholder | When a row is clicked, the linked placeholder will be updated to reference the row clicked |
| Columns | A list of fields to display |
| Filters | Users can define filters, using app variables or record placeholder fields, that control which rows will be displayed |
| Sort By | No value or select a field. If a user selects a field they can also pick sort direction |
| Select Button | Choose whether to display a circular icon that gives the user a visual cue to press the row in the Player |
| Rows Per Page | The number of rows of data that can be displayed at a time |
| Triggers | A list of triggers that will fire in order when a row is pressed |
Triggers can be fired whenever an operator presses one of the rows within the Player.
Machine Attribute
Renders a Machine Attribute in the app. The widget implements Color for Background, Chart Background and Line; Font Size and Color for Label, Value and Timestamp.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | The source of the machine to display, either a static value, variable or Table Record. |
| Static Value / Variable / Table Record | The machine that will be displayed, depending on the Datasource that was selected. |
| Attribute | The attribute to display |
| Unit | A text string to represent the units for the data being displayed. |
| Chart | Toggle to show or hide a chart of the data within the widget. Only displayed for numeric attributes |
| Chart Height | Height of chart (in pixels) |
Machine Status
Renders the most recent Machine State of a machine, the duration in that state and selected Machine Attributes in the app. Implements drop shadow and border radius for styling.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | The source of the machine to display, either a static value, variable or Table Record. |
| Static Value / Variable / Table Record | The machine that will be displayed, depending on the Datasource that was selected. |
| Machine Attributes | A list of Machine Attributes to display. |
| Machine Activity Fields | A list of Machine Activity columns to display. |
| Columns | The number of columns to use when displaying data |
| Display Size | (S / M / L) Options for the size of the text and header of the widget. |
| Triggers | The triggers that can be associated with the 'button press' event of the widget. |
| Show Header | Toggle to show or hide the header of the Widget |
Machine Timeline
Renders the Machine State changes for a machine over a selected time frame, as a timeline. Implements Color for Background.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | The source of the machine to display, either a static value, variable or Table Record. |
| Static Value / Variable / Table Record | The machine that will be displayed, depending on the Datasource that was selected. |
| Time Range | The start and end times for the data displayed in the widget. User can pick from pre-defined options such as 'Today' or can set the start and end times as specific values. |
| Show Total Uptime | Toggle to show or hide the percentage a machine has been in 'uptime' for the duration displayed |
| Show Timeline Key | Toggle to show or hide the key/legend of the timeline. |
| Show Header | Toggle to show or hide the header, which includes the title and time range label. |
| Header | Controls to overwrite the default header title of the machine. Only shown when 'Show Header' is enabled. |
Barcode
Allows the user to embed an image of a barcode in Code 128 format. This barcode can be scanned by an operator using a barcode scanner connected to the Tulip Player.
The barcode value can be determined during the runtime of the app.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | Allows the user to choose whether a static value, variable or table record will determine the value during runtime of the app in the Player |
Step Timer
Allows the user to add a timer to the step that will reset either when the step is closed or when the app is completed or canceled.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The words above the timer when embedded in the app |
| Timer Duration | The amount of time before the timer will be reset- either when the step is closed or when the app is closed |
| Target Time | The starting amount of time for the timer. Can be set by a static value, variable, table record field or App Info. |
| Warning At | When this amount of time is remaining, the operator should get a warning. Can be turned on or off |
| Overtime At | When this amount of time is showing, the operator is exceeding the recommended amount of time |
Implements Text Color, Position, Size, Transform and Blink.
Tests
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| QA-T56 | Variable Widget : 01 - Simple variables in canvas can be changed to compound variables |
| QA-T57 | Variable Widget : 02 - Record View: Compound variables can be used with triggers |
| QA-T58 | Variable Widget : 03 - Simple variables can have their size, color, and style options modified. |
| QA-T59 | Variable widget : 04 - Compound variables can reorder, delete and restore feilds |
| QA-T60 | Variable widget : 05 - Compound variables can have their size, color, and style options modified. |
| QA-T61 | Variable widget : 06 - Magic variables can have their size, color, and style options modified. |
| QA-T62 | Variable widget : 07 - Testing variables and compound variables in app |
| QA-T98 | Record Placeholders : 04 - Load Table Records Trigger, and Table Record Widget |
| QA-T153 | Form Widgets : 06 - Photo Widget |
| QA-T157 | Input Widgets : 01 - Boolean widget |
| QA-T160 | App Editor Misc - Verify Keyboard Shortcuts Work |
| QA-T208 | Analytics - Analytics Widget |
| QA-T234 | Variable Widget : 08 - Table Records Can be Styled |
| QA-T241 | Embedded Tables : 01 - Embed a Tulip Table in an app |
| QA-T242 | Embedded Tables : 02 - Sort an embedded table |
| QA-T243 | Embedded Tables : 03 - Connect an embedded Tulip Table to a Table record |
| QA-T244 | Embedded Tables : 04 - Filter an embedded table |
| QA-T245 | Embedded Tables : 05 - Handle deleted fields in embedded tables |
| QA-T246 | Embedded Tables : 06 - Handle a Tulip Table change in an embedded table |
| QA-T257 | Machine Monitoring : 07 - Machine Widgets |
| QA-T280 | Analytics - Analytics Widget Filtering |
| QA-T281 | Analytics - Analytics Widget Filtering (Machine-based) |
| QA-T305 | 07: Apps can use Vision Cameras and Regions |
| QA-T309 | 08: Video preview does not get shown in the Station's page "Live Preview" |
| QA-T338 | Widgets - Shapes Widget (and aesthetic changes) |
| QA-T339 | Widgets - Text Widget |
| QA-T340 | Widgets - Button Widget |
| QA-T341 | Widgets - Image Widget |
| QA-T342 | Widgets - Video Widget |
| QA-T343 | Widgets - Document Widget |
| QA-T344 | Widgets - Webpage Widget |
| QA-T348 | Master Layout - Master Layout |
| QA-T351 | App Editor Misc - Step Overload |
| QA-T394 | 10: Test Snapshot Feature with regions |
| QA-T404 | 14: Test Jig Enter/Exit region and Appear/Disappear events |
| QA-T477 | Input Widgets : 02 - Text widget |
| QA-T478 | Input Widgets : 03 - Number widget |
| QA-T479 | Input Widgets : 04 - Single Select widget |
| QA-T480 | Input Widgets : 05 - Multiselect widget |
| QA-T481 | Input Widgets : 06 - Date picker widget |
| QA-T482 | Input Widgets : 07 - Image widget |
| QA-T483 | Form Widgets : 01 - Boolean widget |
| QA-T485 | Form Widgets : 02 - Dropdown widget |
| QA-T486 | Form Widgets : 03 - Multiselect widget |
| QA-T487 | Form Widgets : 04 - Text widget |
| QA-T488 | Form Widgets : 05 - Number widget |
| QA-T491 | Barcode Widget: 01 - Create a barcode via variable |
| QA-T492 | Barcode Widget: 02 - Create a barcode via app info |
| QA-T494 | Barcode Widget: 03 - Create a barcode via Tulip table record |
| QA-T495 | Barcode Widget: 04 - Create a barcode via static value |
| QA-T512 | Timer Widget : 01 - Default Configuration |
| QA-T513 | Timer Widget : 02 - Target Time Configuration |
| QA-T514 | Timer Widget : 03 - Target Time with Table Records and Static Values |
| QA-T517 | Input Widgets : 08 - Linking Tulip Table Records |
| QA-T518 | Widgets - Grid Widget |
| QA-T519 | Widgets - Gauge Widget |
| QA-T538 | Table App - Run the 'Table App' application |
| QA-T586 | Barcode Widget: 05 - QR Code Configuration |
Requirements
| ID | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 67 | Ability to build apps consisting of a number of pre-configured app components. ie for modularity and consistency |
| 71 | Tulip has to display the current equipment being utilized if applicable |
| 77 | Ability for content to display relevant process and production data as a metric. Ie. number, gauge, indicator etc. |
| 80 | Ability for content to display documents including PDFs, formatted text, spreadsheet, diagrams, etc.. Ie work instruction documentation, product specification |
| 81 | Ability to display rich media including Photo (JPG, BMP, PNG format), Video (MP4, MOV format) |
| 82 | Ability for apps to display complex graphical media with zoom/enlarge capability including PDF, JPEG, PNG, and VGS. |
| 84 | Ability for content to guide operator thru the execution of a process flow model |
| 85 | Tulip has the ability to upload photos and videos as part of execution. |
| 86 | Tulip has the ability to capture photos during execution. |
| 87 | Content screens can be populated to the extent possible based on context of entered data. Ie. text fields, drop downs for users to selection, etc. |
| 90 | Ability to configure job aids for assistance. e. click on "help" to get instructions or show how-to procedure |
| 91 | Ability for content to have text, drop down and check box fields for user input |
| 94 | Ability to view material dispatching lists in a content. |
| 147 | Ability to provide formatted textual work instructions |
| 148 | Ability to provide multi-media work instructions |
| 150 | Ability to define steps and procedural elements that are triggered by time-based events such as timers or date-time. |
| 291 | Provide sequence management of process steps so that Apps can get required information for execution of a specific process step |
| 295 | Verify that all required data has been entered and collected as prescribed by the step on completion. Disallow to progress on execution path if verification fails |
| 345 | Track current equipment current status and state transitions. State transitions including status before and after transition will be included in the equipment history logs. |
| 462 | Ability to view and display the material history record for a specific batch/lot and material |