Panel Sets in v4.5

Question

Hello,
I was trying to set up this component, but am lost. I looked for help, but did not see any utorials or anything like that. I did come across this article
http://www.everythingxcelsius.com/search?q=panel+set
which said that they could not find any info on this component.
I understand (I think) that the purpose of this component is to embed swf files/dashboards. I was under the impression though that thede swf files could be dashboards created in xcelsius, but that does not seem to be the case, unless there is something that I do not understand.
If there is a tutorial or any documentation on this component please let me know. I did not see any in the user guide.
Thank you.
Tracy

Answer 1

Tracy,
Try this example.  It utilizes Layout 1.
1.) Creating CX swf files
a.) In CX 4.5, create a simple model, then use File Export --> SWF to export the model to swf.  Remember the location where this SWF is exported to; you'll need it later.
b.) Then create another model, and repeat the same export process, using a different name when exporting the model.
c.) Repeat for however many SWF files you need.
2.) Use the Panel Set component
a.) In a new instance of CX., drag the Panel Set to the canvas and open the properties sheet
b.) In the General Tab, go to the "Content" section, and make sure "Use JPGs and SWFs" is checked.
c.) Select URL and click the "..." button.
d.) For the first label, set the URL source to the location where you saved your first SWF file.
e.) For the second label, set the URL source to the location where you saved the second SWF file.
f.) Repeat for as many SWF files you want shown in the Panel Set.  Click OK when finished.
g.) Click on the "..." button for Labels and verify that you have the same amount labels for SWF files.  Click OK.
3.) Runtime
a.) Click Preview
b.) Click on the Down arrow on the Panel, and select the Label for the SWF that you want to appear
c.) The SWF should now be shown within the Panel Container.
As you can see, these are NOT embedded SWF files, simply locally accessed SWFs.  You can also implement the same functionality on an http:// setup if you have the SWF files hosted in some location.