Brands:

• AMX
• BSS Audio

Models:

• AVX Architect

Overview:

This article continues coverage of the UI DESIGN view and explains the EXPLORER feature.

To see a video of this article, click HERE.

Description:

The EXPLORER is located on the right pane of the UI DESIGN view and contains all elements of custom panels.

Sections of the side panes can be minimized if the EXPLORER is not visible by default.

The EXPLORER displays all objects contained in the currently selected panel page.

This list also shows the Z-order of these objects.

For example, one rectangle may appear at the top of the Z-order and another at the bottom.

If adjustments are needed for cosmetic purposes, such as moving a rectangle and changing its Z-order position, the EXPLORER provides an efficient method to do this.

Instead of using right-click options such as Send to Back, which can be tedious when managing multiple objects, the EXPLORER allows objects to be rearranged by clicking and dragging.

After adjustment, the rectangle can be positioned above another rectangle but below all buttons and faders.

The EXPLORER also enables toggling the visibility of specific objects in the panel.

To hide an object, such as a mute button, locate the object in the Explorer list. If you select the button in the workspace it will highlight the object in the EXPLORER panel.

Select the eye icon to toggle visibility.

Objects can also be locked using the lock icon.

Locking an object, such as a rectangle, prevents accidental movement within the workspace.

For panels containing numerous components, the search field at the top of the EXPLORER ​can be used to quickly locate objects, such as a fader.

This feature also simplifies selecting multiple objects for simultaneous movement or modification.​​​