FinishLynx Interface Overview

The FinishLynx software is a program that runs under all versions of the Windows Operating System. The software uses standard Windows conventions. In addition, the following information should be taken into account:

• At times, the system may put a message in a box on the screen. These are known as Warnings. They will contain information and instructions.
• If your system displays an Error Message, always note exactly what the message says, and any identification number for the error. This information will be useful in tracking the cause of your problem.
• If the system is expecting input from you, it will display a Dialog Box on the screen. If required, enter the information in the space provided and then click on the appropriate action options. The button that has the blacker border will be the default option that can be selected by pressing the Enter key on your keyboard.

• To click on Icons - this is done by moving the cursor to the chosen icon and clicking the left mouse button. 
• To select options in dialog boxes - this is done by moving the cursor to the chosen option and clicking the left mouse button.
• To tell the software that you want to enter information in a Text Field - this is done by moving the cursor to it and clicking the left mouse button. An I-beam cursor is the bar that appears in a text field when it is being edited.

• To select a region of the image - move the cursor to a corner of the region you wish to define, hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse until the region is enclosed by a box. This will call up a pop-up menu enabling you to print, enhance, crop, or to export a bitmap (save as a graphic file), the chosen section of the image. It is also used to define the area of the image to be used when setting the White Balance, for example.

• This section will explain the icons and listings that are always displayed on the interface, regardless of the type of open window including icons, listings and the menu bar. See General Elements.

• This section will describe the icons and listings available from the initial FinishLynx screen, the Hardware Control window. See Hardware Control Window.

• This section will present an overview of the Event window, including the different zones, panes, icons and indicators. See Event Window.

• This section will give details relevant to configurable settings for each EtherLynx camera. See Camera Settings

• This section will show how it is possible to customize FinishLynx to meet the preferences of the operator. See Options