DeviceJockey Guide

Panels

Panels are the control surfaces on which you arrange and use your items.

Your control surface

Bring the controls for a task together.

A panel provides the space for buttons, sliders, rotary controls, labels, and other items. You decide which controls belong together and where they appear. This allows each panel to match a specific part of your workflow.

You can create and use multiple panels. A focused panel is often easier to operate than one surface containing every available control.

Arrange freelyPlace the items you need where they are easy to find and operate.
Separate tasksUse different panels for distinct parts of a larger workflow.
Work at any scaleZoom and pan across panels with sizes suited to your setup.

How the parts fit together

Panels organize items. Scenes organize complete setups.

Interfaces communicate

They connect DeviceJockey to devices, applications, and internal functions.

About interfaces →

Items control and display

They send commands, react to events, and show information on a panel.

About items →

Panels create structure

They arrange related items into control surfaces for different tasks.

Panel size and navigation

Use the space your controls require.

Panels are not limited to the visible screen area. Zoom gives you an overview or a closer look at individual controls. Pan lets you move across a larger panel while arranging or using its contents.

Keep operation focused.

Create separate panels when controls serve clearly different tasks. This reduces searching during live operation.

About Item Visibility →

Watch the basics

Panel size, zoom, and navigation.

Getting started

Create your first panel.

1

Create a panel

Add a new panel for the task you want to control.

2

Choose its scope

Decide which part of your workflow belongs on this panel.

3

Add items

Touch and hold an empty position, then choose “New” and an item type.

4

Arrange controls

Place and configure the items so they are clear and easy to operate.