The term “layout” denominates the arrangement of the ibaPDA client’s screen. Parts of a layout are all visible elements of the ibaPDA client, which are used for visualization and operation such as

• Type, number, size and position of signal views

• Signal assignment of the views incl. color, font size, feed direction etc.

• Type, size, position and visibility of standard windows such as signal tree, data storage status etc.

• Structure and visibility of menue and tool bars

Moreover, the layouts have the following properties

• A layout can be designed and saved individually by the user.

• Any number of layouts can be created.

• Layouts can be switched over while acquisition is running.

• Layouts can be assigned to one or more users.

• The Layout Manager provides for clearly arranged administration of layouts.