Setup files specify the layout of NeXtMidas panels. When PANEL
runs, the primitive setup file is read to determine the initial layout of the
panel.
The setup is defined in a file named after the macro with a
mmp
extension. Multiple setup files can be used for a single
macro (with multiple panels or multiple layouts). The /SETUP=
switch indicates which alternate setup file to use. The setup file
resides in the same directory as the macro and follows this
naming convention:
<macro>.mmp
- The default setup.<macro>.mmp1
- The setup used if
/SETUP=1
is specified.<macro>.mmpmyuser
- The setup used if
/SETUP=myuser
is specified.![]() |
Setup files are plain-text tables which are modified by hand. However, the preferred way to create/modify a setup file is to run the macro, middle-click in a blank area, and select Configure->Modify.
This creates yellow borders which can be resized with the mouse. To attach a panel to an empty area (called a pane), middle-click and select Attach. Then, choose the plot, list, or other graphic window to attach. Once attached, you can middle-click on the pane and change the title.
When the layout edits are completed, select Configure->Save, and set the file name to save (the default name usually works).
Another way to layout an entire panel is with a GUI-builder. Go to JavaBeans for details.