Relative Facilities, Canvas, and You

January 7, 2020 / 0 comments / in / by Blake Miller

Relative facilities have been around in CygNet in some shape or form for many years.  And along the way, there were enhancements made to Studio to assist in creating multi-facility templated screens based on a relative linking model.  However, with Canvas, that relative linking functionality and resolution was baked into the product at the very beginning.   In this post, I’m going to discuss some design considerations and implementation ideas that I hope will help as you create Canvas screens.

Better Comm. Diagnostics Through Visualization

February 19, 2019 / 0 comments / in Canvas  General  / by Walter Goodwater

It is not always easy to know when something is wrong with your comms. There are many different points of failure and it can be hard to know where to start looking when an issue is suspected. Even when you have all the data in front of you, it can be a hassle to find the signal in the noise.

Canvas: A Re-introduction

February 23, 2018 / 0 comments / in Canvas  General  / by Walter Goodwater

I demoed Canvas for the first time at the CygNet users’ conference back in 2016. Our user community had been asking us for an updated HMI for a long time, so the initial reception was encouraging, though with a few exceptions (“ugh, is that really the icon you guys are using?” and “it’s so bright, are you trying to blind me?” come to mind). We were excited to get this new HMI into your hands as soon as possible. Well, after two years, a few crises, a disaster or two, plus a handful of adjustments to schedule, requirements, and priority, not to mention my family’s first baby – my awesome son Malcolm – we are finally ready for Canvas’ first release.

Canvas Beta Reminder

January 17, 2017 / 0 comments / in Canvas  General  / by Walter Goodwater

UPDATE:

The testing period for our initial beta has concluded. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Canvas Beta

October 31, 2016 / 0 comments / in Canvas  / by Walter Goodwater

Earlier this year, we provided our first look at our new HMI client: Canvas. Now we are very excited to get a pre-release version of Canvas into your hands through the Canvas Beta Program.

Canvas Introduction

May 3, 2016 / 0 comments / in Canvas  General  / by Walter Goodwater

For any who weren’t able to see our introduction to Canvas at WESC 2016, we put together a video describing some of the new features. Take a look and be sure to fill out the feedback survey or use the comments below to give us your thoughts.

Canvas Feedback

April 26, 2016 / 0 comments / in Software Conference  / by Walter Goodwater

At WESC 2016, we offered our first look at Canvas, the new CygNet HMI. To provide feedback on Canvas and to sign-up for the Canvas Beta Program, please complete our user survey.