Another GUI project underway

Hello, this GUI is really nice looking!
I'm curious how this preview works?
How can be zoomed, moved and changed X Y Z? There are no buttons.:dry:

I'm searching for more than 2 weeks now how could I do some changes on preview but no success.
If you could help me with any informations I would be more than happy. (Already opened topic in forum with my issue)

Lcvette has not added any view control buttons, but the backplot has Slots for setting the view and clearing the live plot so they would be very easy to add.

With a mouse and keyboard you have good control over the backplot, but it's a little harder on a touchscreen, because you have no way to right click to get a menu. I would like to try using gestures, pinch to zoom etc.

With QtPyVCP you can change backplot colors from within QtDesigner. Eventually I plan to expose a lot more settings there, as well as make them settable from QSS stylesheets and from the .yaml config files.

Looking at the other topic you started it sounds like you are using QtVCP, this UI is made using QtPyVCP which was originally a branch of QtVCP, but at this point shares very little code.

You can find out more about QtPyVCP here: qtpyvcp.kcjengr.com/

Cheers,
Kurt

Thank you for fast answer!

To be honest I'm new in this world of Linux CNC and I have started exploring it.
The concept which I'm working on and showing in my topic it's very friendly to users which are using touchscreens.

Link to my topic so you can see example image and description of my idea.
Preview plot - zoom to fit

I'm sorry for this reply being little off topic.
But maybe it would be nice to see that function in here if I or any other one will successfully made it.

ok Lathe users, I have a pretty decent start I think but wanted to toss this out into the world for input from those who use true cnc lathes/Turning center machines who might be able to help me complete the main control panel interface layout. so please have a look and supply your feedback!
Thanks!

First of all thank you all for this fantastic work. Im sure it what the future of linuxcnc will look like.
Your cnc lathe screen is a fantastic start. Some things to consider for the main screen that my lathe has:
My lathe has seperate buttons for tailstock quill in and out. A single button for the tool setter probe. Chip conveyor forwards and reverse buttons. I also have a 2 speed gear box driving my spindle that has a high and low speed buttons which are also selectable via M-codes during a program. A parts catcher button would be great also.

A little off topic issue i have is I would like to explain something about true cnc lathes and mills. When something goes wrong like a tool change doesn't mechanically complete correctly e.g. the tool change routine stalls half way through the routine for many reasons, there has to be a way to recover from the uncontrolled stop. Is there consideration in the GUI for a screen to manually force i/o?

Also I have personally seen a touchscreen become triggered by a fly running into it (Yes an insect hitting the screen) I would dread the thought of me being in my lathe or mill and a fly hitting cycle start or zero home all axis. You may laugh but Ive seen it happen on touch screens and you dont get a second chance with machinery.

I cant wait to see the final release of your awesome GUI. I hope my rambling is interpreted as only positive remarks and dont come across as negative. Please keep up the momentum and excellent regular updates.

Im sure we all appreciate your efforts,
Chich.

I have personally seen a touchscreen become triggered by a fly running into it

Inadvertent triggering of a touchscreen is a very valid concern. I was using compressed air to clear chips when a droplet of coolant hit my touchscreen and aborted the program. It was a pain, but the best possible thing that could have happened.

Proper touchscreen selection should go a long way to preventing such mishaps. The resistive wire type screens require force to trigger, so won't be erroneously triggered by water droplets and the like. The capacitive (like on a phone) and SAW (ELO Intelitouch, what I have) are nicer to use but I've learned are not good for any critical applications!

I also don't use or recommend any sort of on-screen (or even keyboard) jogging - I had key stick and it was a bit panicky for a few seconds. Now I only use an MPG wired directly into the mesa card.

But there are also a lot of people here running routers and other light machines, where the consequences are small don't have the luxury of physical knobs and switches (Aaron Tippin voice ). Probably the best solution is have multiple VCP layouts for different classes of machines ...

Cheers,
Kurt