The axes in Sonix+ can be not only stepper motors, but also virtual devices based on one or more available devices, for example, linear adapters. Manual control of the spectrometer axes is represented by several variants of widgets. If the number of axes is not large, it is advisable to use the second variant, where the combo box with the list of available axes for clarity is replaced by a table.
Selecting an axis, a command from the list and, if necessary, setting the parameter value, you can start it by clicking the “Send” button (“OK”). During the movement, the red light will change color to a flashing green, the button will change the name to “Break”, which will at any time interrupt the execution of the command. During execution of the command, the current position of the axis is shown in the window.
If the number of axes is large enough, then all the axes can be “broken down into groups” by forming the so-called axis lists using the “Edit” button. It is possible to save each list in a separate file, and when working with the task, load the one that is needed in each particular case (variant 3). In this widget each command is rendered in a separate button and has its own parameter field.