Uniform 8U Virtual Pages and Page Jumps

Overview

Up to five virtual pages can be added to the Uniform 8U control pad using Biamp Project Designer version 1.40.0 and higher. When created, a new virtual page is placed under the "Native keypad" page, which is the top-level page on each Uniform. New functions can then be assigned to the buttons for each virtual page, allowing for the creation of menus with unique functions and indicators. 

One of the first functions a system designer should add and assign to buttons is the jump page function that navigates the Uniform's screen between pages.

Adding pages

To add a virtual page to the control pad, you can either:

• Create a new page or...
• Import an existing page as a template from another Project Designer project.

Adding a navigation label and "Jump page" function

You must add a jump page function to each page to avoid stranding users on a page.

Example: In this example, we'll add a Jump page function to a button with a navigation icon and text on the Native keypad home page. The Jump page function will take the user to a new Room controls page.

1. Select the Interface tab in the ribbon at the bottom of the screen.

2. Select the Insert tab and use the Insert controls to add a label icon and text to the page. Drag and position the icon and text after adding them.

• You may import images, draw shapes, or use the library of symbols on the Symbols button to add new 
• Additional elements are available to insert using the Graphical elements pane on the left side of the page.
• The Text tool adds text to the label to help indicate the button's purpose on this page.

The new icon and a text label positioned adjacent to an unassigned Uniform button.

3. Select the Function tab in the ribbon at the bottom of the page. 

4. Click the button on the Uniform adjacent to the new navigation icon. This selects the button for adding the Jump page function to it in the next step.

5. Select the "Jump page" function in the Functions pane on the left side of the page, and drag it to the selected Uniform button.

• The "Jump page" function is found under the Visual appearance Functions type.
• A green check mark message will indicate the Jump page function is in position.

6. Use the Go To drop-down menu to set which page the Jump page function will jump to, then click the Add button

A Jump page was successfully added, as indicated by the orange Jump page icon on the button, and the jump action in the Actions page.

Next Steps

You are now free to add additional functions, labels, and indicators to the new pages.