Creating/Modifying a layout in SFL:

Adding a Program:

To add a button for the program in the current page, please either right-click on one of the page in Tree Window then select "Add Program" or click the  icon in the Editor Toolbar.

            

Please see below for the description of the program properties:

1. Caption: the text to be displayed on the button
   
2. File: the name and the file path for the CMM-Manager program
1. NOTE: SFL only accepts the program file format with .prg extension
3. OP Plan (Optional): enter the name of the operation plan to be executed instead of the full program
   
4. Variables (Optional): VB variables and values to be passed to the program
1. Please see Batch Run and Palletization using Shop Floor Launcher for an example
   
5. Image and Text: to be displayed when the cursor is on the button
   
6. Icon: the image to be shown on the button
   

Adding a Set of Programs for Batch Run :

The New Batch Set icon  can be used to quickly generate multiple programs with appropriate offset values for batch multi-piece inspection. Please see 

Batch Run and Palletization using Shop Floor Launcher for additional details.

This function is available for CMM-Manager 2026 and newer.

Adding a Page:

An additional page can be created if the default main page is not sufficient for your specific application. To add a button for the new page, please right-click on one of the existing pages in Tree Window then select "Add Page" or click the  icon in Editor Toolbar.

The description of the page properties is listed below:

1. Caption: the text to be displayed on the page button.
   
2. Icon: the image to be displayed on the page button.

Arranging Buttons:

Move buttons to the desired location on the SFL screen by left-clicking then dragging. The Auto-Arrange button on the Editor Toolbar  can be used to automatically arrange the resize the buttons on the current page. Clicking the  icon in the Editor Toolbar will enable the snap grid.

Display Setting in Editor Mode:

The visibility setting of Editor Toolbar, Tree Window, DRO, and Prompt Window can be changed via the Display tab.

SFL will show CMM-Manager's Graphic Display when running a program if "Graphics During Programs" is enabled.

Saving the Configuration:

To save the changes made to the SFL layout, please go to File Menu => Save or Save As in the Editor screen. 

The config file can be saved on any location that the CMM-Manager has an access; however, it is recommended to store it on the configuration folder inside the Windows ProgramData folder (C:\ProgramData\QxSoft\CMM-Manager XXXX\Configuration\) as it will be included in the help desk file.

Returning to CMM-Manager:

Click the  icon in Editor Toolbar will close the SFL.

Running Programs via SFL:

Start SFL in the Operator Mode to execute programs (System Pearl => SFL => Start  OR  left-click on the  icon in the Editor Mode). The SFL will launch the Main Page that you've designed in the Editor Mode. Left-clicking on a program button will run the corresponding program. Select a page button to navigate to a different page if the desired program is not listed in Main Page.

Multiple programs can be executed by highlighting buttons then press Play button. Additional details is located here: Batch Run and Palletization using Shop Floor Launcher.

Exiting the Operator Mode:

Click the  icon to return to the Editor Mode or the  icon to close the CMM-Manager.

Configuration:

Access the SFL Manager window via System Pearl => Shop Floor Launcher => Manager.

1. Configuration File: The file name and path for the SFL configuration file.
2. Use Password In Operator Mode: When enabled and a password is set, certain actions in SFL's Operator Mode will be password protected. The user cannot exit or switch to Editor Mode without entering the correct password.
   
3. Start CMM-Manager in Shop Floor Launcher: When CMM-Manager is started again, it will start directly in the SFL's Operator Mode. CMM-Manager will also connect to the controller, even if "Offline" is selected at Log On screen.