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FIRST Coomponents Academy | What's New in Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.0_WS

Thursday, July 31, 2025

What's New in Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.0_WS

 

Introduction

The Smart Display GUI Builder has been updated to version v0.8.0_WS, bringing significant enhancements to the user experience, interface layout, and editing workflow. These improvements aim to make interface design more intuitive and efficient across all supported display sizes and communication protocols.

1. New Project Page Layout Optimization

      •   Repositioned the "Device Type" field to minimize selection errors.
      •   Set the default values for "Protocol," "Display Orientation," and "UI Template" to blank to prevent incorrect selections.


2. Updated Home Page Icon and Title

Before: The Home icon lacked a clear label or title, making it less intuitive.
After: The Home icon was updated, and a clear title was added to improve visual recognition.


3. Add “+” Icon Quick Access to Widgets and Background

Before: Users had to navigate to Resource Page and click “Add Widget” to modify content.
After: A new “+” icon allows users to add widgets and background images directly from the Home Page.


4. New “Modify” widget Function

Before: Users had to go to the Resource Page and click “…” to edit a widget.
After: Widgets can now be modified directly on Home Page make more intuitively in two ways:

      •   Select a widget in the working area, then click the "Modify" icon on the right side of the Home Page.
      •   Move the mouse cursor over a widget and right-click to access additional functions (Modify/Delete).


5. Integrated Image Editing into Widget Editor

Before: Users needed to go to the Resource Page and select a widget in order to change its image.
After: Users can now change widget images directly within the Widget Editor on the Home Page, eliminating the need to switch pages.


6. Custom Font Support for Text, Number, and Digital Clock Widgets

Before: Users had to navigate to the Resource Page to select "Custom Fonts."
After: Users can now add custom fonts directly within the Text, Number, and Digital Clock widget editors.


7. Alignment Guides with Solid & Dashed Lines

Before: Alignment guides were not available; all selection outlines were displayed as solid lines.
After: The first selected item appears with a solid outline (serving as the alignment baseline), while the others appear with dashed outlines to provide a clear alignment reference.


8. Green Guide Line for Object Placement

Before: This function was not available.
After: A green guide line now appears to assist with precise and intuitive object placement.


9. Enhanced Page Index Display in the Simulator

Before: The page index had a white background and a small font, making it harder to notice.
After: The page index now features a green background and a larger font for improved visibility during simulation.


10. Clear and Export Log Icons in the Simulator

Before: Users could only clear or export logs via right-click options.
After: New dedicated "Clear" and "Export" buttons are now available for more intuitive operation.


11. Graph Widget Notice Moved to Home Page

Before: Users had to open the Resource Page and select the Graph Widget before seeing the usage notice in the editor.
After: The usage notice now appears directly in the right panel of the Home Page, without the need to open the widget.