Bridgetek enhances EVE Screen Editor in time for Embedded World
Bridgetek will introduce a new, improved version of EVE Screen Editor (ESE) at Embedded World in Nuremberg next month (25 to 27 February). ESE 3.3 uses drop and drag operation and is the latest update to the company’s Windows-based tool to assist engineers in expediting advanced level human machine interface (HMI) construction, without requiring any prior expertise. Engineers can use ESE 3.3 to optimise an HMI layout and create detailed display lists. They can also evaluate the effectiveness of the HMI and make alterations and experiment with different design concepts and configurations.
ESE 3.3 connects to external hardware, such as the VM800, VM816 and ME81x HMI development platforms. A sync feature enables the latest generation of third- party EVE display modules from Bridgetek partner, Riverdi to be supported. Example projects that can be accessed now includes those relating to functions like the Blend_Func and the circular progress bar widget. ESE 3.3 allows either horizontal or vertical movements to be accurately charted (with XY co-ordinates given). The user can also constrain an object’s movement along one axis when it is being dragging (for precision placement). Through the analytical features incorporated, engineers can check a given pixel’s value on the status bar.
Founded in 2016, Bridgetek supplies ICs and board level products, including the Embedded Video Engine (EVE) graphic controller ICs which integrate display, audio and touch functionality onto a single chip. This is claimed to “dramatically” reduce the time period and bill-of-materials costs associated with developing next-generation HMI systems. The company also provides speed-optimised microcontroller units with augmented connectivity features.
