Interface Overview
SerialNode’s interface is designed to be intuitive and efficient. Here’s a breakdown of the main components:
Main Areas
1. Node Editor Canvas
- Central workspace for building workflows
- Drag nodes from library
- Connect nodes with visual wires
- Pan and zoom for easy navigation
2. Node Library
- Left sidebar containing available nodes
- Categorized by function
- Search and filter options
- Drag nodes onto canvas
3. Properties Panel
- Right sidebar showing selected node properties
- Configure node parameters
- Real-time parameter updates
- Documentation and help tips
4. Toolbar
- Top bar with common actions
- Start/Stop workflow
- Save/Load configurations
- Clear canvas
- Zoom controls
5. Status Bar
- Bottom bar showing system status
- COM port status
- Data throughput
- Error messages