Layouts🔗
Layouts specify the arrangement and content of the subwindows that appear in the main display area of VCM Live. There are two basic elements of a layout:
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Layout Pages (Tabs) - an individual layout can contain multiple pages, which are selected using the tabs just below the toolbar.
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Subwindows - subwindows representing sensor data or groups of tunable parameters can be added to the layout and then moved, resized, and configured in multiple ways.
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- Modifying a layout involves changing these elements. Refer to the relevant sections.
Saving a Layout🔗
To save the current layout, including subwindow size and position, as well as any customization you have done to the individual subwindows:
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In the toolbar, select
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If this is a new layout, you will be prompted to enter a name for the layout. Enter a name for file and click Save.
Loading a Saved Layout🔗
To load a layout you have saved to file:
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In the toolbar, select
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Browse for the saved layout file and click Open.
Loading a Default Layout🔗
There are a number of pre-defined layouts listed in the menu bar. To open one of these layouts:
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In the menu bar, select Layout > Default layouts and select either Initial Setup, Basic, or Advanced.

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A list of all the tabs included in the selected layout appears.

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Select the tabs from this layout to load. By default, all the tabs will be loaded. If you wish to remove a tab:
a. Select the tab to remove in the right column.
b. Click << to move it to the left column.
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If you wish to reorganize certain tabs:
a. Select the tab to reorganize of the right column.
b. Click either the ^ or v to reorganize your tabs.
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Click Ok.