A panel diagram provides you with a number of
graphical control elements that you can use to create a graphical
user interface (GUI) to monitor and regulate an application.
Each
control element can be bound to a model element (attribute/event/state).
During animation, you can use the animated panel diagram to monitor
(read) and regulate (change values/send events) your user application.
This feature provides a convenient way to demonstrate
the design and, additionally, provides you with an easy way to create
a debug interface for the design.
Note: Panel diagram are available in
IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® Developer
for C, C++, and Java.
You can use a panel diagram to create the following
types of panels for design and testing purposes:
- Hardware control panel designed for operating and
monitoring machinery or instruments.
- Software graphical user interface (GUI) for display
on a computer screen allowing the computer application user easier
access to the application function than would be required if the user
entered commands or other direct operational techniques.