0.11.0

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.gitlab-ci.yml

@@ -6,10 +6,14 @@ image: $CI_DOCKER_REGISTRY/python:3.9
 variables:
   DOCKER_TLS_CERTDIR: ""
 
+include:
+  - template: Security/Secret-Detection.gitlab-ci.yml
+
+
 # different stages in the pipeline
 stages:
   - Formatter
-  - Unittests
+  - test
   - Deploy
 
 formatter:
@@ -35,7 +39,7 @@ pylint:
     expire_in: 1 week
 
 tests:
-  stage: Unittests
+  stage: test
   needs: []
   variables:
       QT_QPA_PLATFORM: "offscreen"
@@ -68,7 +72,7 @@ semver:
     - git tag
 
     # build
-    - pip install python-semantic-release wheel
+    - pip install python-semantic-release==7.* wheel
     - export GL_TOKEN=$CI_UPDATES
     - export REPOSITORY_USERNAME=__token__
     - export REPOSITORY_PASSWORD=$CI_PYPI_TOKEN
@@ -94,4 +98,4 @@ semver:
 #     - curl -X POST -d "branches=$CI_COMMIT_REF_NAME" -d "token=$RTD_TOKEN" https://readthedocs.org/api/v2/webhook/beamline-experiment-control/221870/
 #   rules:
 #     - if: '$CI_COMMIT_REF_NAME == "master"'
-#     - if: '$CI_COMMIT_REF_NAME == "production"'
+#     - if: '$CI_COMMIT_REF_NAME == "production"'

.pylintrc

@@ -0,0 +1,581 @@
+[MASTER]
+
+# A comma-separated list of package or module names from where C extensions may
+# be loaded. Extensions are loading into the active Python interpreter and may
+# run arbitrary code.
+extension-pkg-allow-list=PyQt5, pyqtgraph
+
+# A comma-separated list of package or module names from where C extensions may
+# be loaded. Extensions are loading into the active Python interpreter and may
+# run arbitrary code. (This is an alternative name to extension-pkg-allow-list
+# for backward compatibility.)
+extension-pkg-whitelist=
+
+# Return non-zero exit code if any of these messages/categories are detected,
+# even if score is above --fail-under value. Syntax same as enable. Messages
+# specified are enabled, while categories only check already-enabled messages.
+fail-on=
+
+# Specify a score threshold to be exceeded before program exits with error.
+fail-under=8.0
+
+# Files or directories to be skipped. They should be base names, not paths.
+ignore=CVS
+
+# Add files or directories matching the regex patterns to the ignore-list. The
+# regex matches against paths and can be in Posix or Windows format.
+ignore-paths=
+
+# Files or directories matching the regex patterns are skipped. The regex
+# matches against base names, not paths.
+ignore-patterns=
+
+# Python code to execute, usually for sys.path manipulation such as
+# pygtk.require().
+#init-hook=
+
+# Use multiple processes to speed up Pylint. Specifying 0 will auto-detect the
+# number of processors available to use.
+jobs=1
+
+# Control the amount of potential inferred values when inferring a single
+# object. This can help the performance when dealing with large functions or
+# complex, nested conditions.
+limit-inference-results=100
+
+# List of plugins (as comma separated values of python module names) to load,
+# usually to register additional checkers.
+load-plugins=
+
+# Pickle collected data for later comparisons.
+persistent=yes
+
+# Minimum Python version to use for version dependent checks. Will default to
+# the version used to run pylint.
+py-version=3.9
+
+# When enabled, pylint would attempt to guess common misconfiguration and emit
+# user-friendly hints instead of false-positive error messages.
+suggestion-mode=yes
+
+# Allow loading of arbitrary C extensions. Extensions are imported into the
+# active Python interpreter and may run arbitrary code.
+unsafe-load-any-extension=no
+
+
+[MESSAGES CONTROL]
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+# Only show warnings with the listed confidence levels. Leave empty to show
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+disable=missing-module-docstring,
+        missing-class-docstring,
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+        bad-inline-option,
+        locally-disabled,
+        file-ignored,
+        suppressed-message,
+        deprecated-pragma,
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+        wrong-import-order
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+enable=c-extension-no-member
+
+
+[REPORTS]
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+# Python expression which should return a score less than or equal to 10. You
+# have access to the variables 'error', 'warning', 'refactor', and 'convention'
+# which contain the number of messages in each category, as well as 'statement'
+# which is the total number of statements analyzed. This score is used by the
+# global evaluation report (RP0004).
+evaluation=10.0 - ((float(5 * error + warning + refactor + convention) / statement) * 10)
+
+# Template used to display messages. This is a python new-style format string
+# used to format the message information. See doc for all details.
+#msg-template=
+
+# Set the output format. Available formats are text, parseable, colorized, json
+# and msvs (visual studio). You can also give a reporter class, e.g.
+# mypackage.mymodule.MyReporterClass.
+output-format=text
+
+# Tells whether to display a full report or only the messages.
+reports=no
+
+# Activate the evaluation score.
+score=yes
+
+
+[REFACTORING]
+
+# Maximum number of nested blocks for function / method body
+max-nested-blocks=5
+
+# Complete name of functions that never returns. When checking for
+# inconsistent-return-statements if a never returning function is called then
+# it will be considered as an explicit return statement and no message will be
+# printed.
+never-returning-functions=sys.exit,argparse.parse_error
+
+
+[LOGGING]
+
+# The type of string formatting that logging methods do. `old` means using %
+# formatting, `new` is for `{}` formatting.
+logging-format-style=old
+
+# Logging modules to check that the string format arguments are in logging
+# function parameter format.
+logging-modules=logging
+
+
+[SPELLING]
+
+# Limits count of emitted suggestions for spelling mistakes.
+max-spelling-suggestions=4
+
+# Spelling dictionary name. Available dictionaries: none. To make it work,
+# install the 'python-enchant' package.
+spelling-dict=
+
+# List of comma separated words that should be considered directives if they
+# appear and the beginning of a comment and should not be checked.
+spelling-ignore-comment-directives=fmt: on,fmt: off,noqa:,noqa,nosec,isort:skip,mypy:
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+# List of comma separated words that should not be checked.
+spelling-ignore-words=
+
+# A path to a file that contains the private dictionary; one word per line.
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+
+# Tells whether to store unknown words to the private dictionary (see the
+# --spelling-private-dict-file option) instead of raising a message.
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+
+
+[MISCELLANEOUS]
+
+# List of note tags to take in consideration, separated by a comma.
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+      XXX,
+      TODO
+
+# Regular expression of note tags to take in consideration.
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+
+
+[TYPECHECK]
+
+# List of decorators that produce context managers, such as
+# contextlib.contextmanager. Add to this list to register other decorators that
+# produce valid context managers.
+contextmanager-decorators=contextlib.contextmanager
+
+# List of members which are set dynamically and missed by pylint inference
+# system, and so shouldn't trigger E1101 when accessed. Python regular
+# expressions are accepted.
+generated-members=
+
+# Tells whether missing members accessed in mixin class should be ignored. A
+# class is considered mixin if its name matches the mixin-class-rgx option.
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+
+# Tells whether to warn about missing members when the owner of the attribute
+# is inferred to be None.
+ignore-none=yes
+
+# This flag controls whether pylint should warn about no-member and similar
+# checks whenever an opaque object is returned when inferring. The inference
+# can return multiple potential results while evaluating a Python object, but
+# some branches might not be evaluated, which results in partial inference. In
+# that case, it might be useful to still emit no-member and other checks for
+# the rest of the inferred objects.
+ignore-on-opaque-inference=yes
+
+# List of class names for which member attributes should not be checked (useful
+# for classes with dynamically set attributes). This supports the use of
+# qualified names.
+ignored-classes=optparse.Values,thread._local,_thread._local
+
+# List of module names for which member attributes should not be checked
+# (useful for modules/projects where namespaces are manipulated during runtime
+# and thus existing member attributes cannot be deduced by static analysis). It
+# supports qualified module names, as well as Unix pattern matching.
+ignored-modules=
+
+# Show a hint with possible names when a member name was not found. The aspect
+# of finding the hint is based on edit distance.
+missing-member-hint=yes
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+# The minimum edit distance a name should have in order to be considered a
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+# The total number of similar names that should be taken in consideration when
+# showing a hint for a missing member.
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+# members is set to 'yes'
+mixin-class-rgx=.*[Mm]ixin
+
+# List of decorators that change the signature of a decorated function.
+signature-mutators=
+
+
+[VARIABLES]
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+# List of additional names supposed to be defined in builtins. Remember that
+# you should avoid defining new builtins when possible.
+additional-builtins=
+
+# Tells whether unused global variables should be treated as a violation.
+allow-global-unused-variables=yes
+
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+
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+# name must start or end with one of those strings.
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+# not be used).
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+# with leading underscore.
+ignored-argument-names=_.*|^ignored_|^unused_
+
+# Tells whether we should check for unused import in __init__ files.
+init-import=no
+
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+# builtins.
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+
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+# contains single statement.
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+
+# Allow the body of an if to be on the same line as the test if there is no
+# else.
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+
+
+[SIMILARITIES]
+
+# Comments are removed from the similarity computation
+ignore-comments=yes
+
+# Docstrings are removed from the similarity computation
+ignore-docstrings=yes
+
+# Imports are removed from the similarity computation
+ignore-imports=no
+
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+
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+# naming-style.
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+
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+# style.
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+
+# Bad variable names which should always be refused, separated by a comma.
+bad-names=foo,
+          bar,
+          baz,
+          toto,
+          tutu,
+          tata
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+# they will always be refused
+bad-names-rgxs=
+
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+# style.
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+# Regular expression matching correct constant names. Overrides const-naming-
+# style.
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+# ones are exempt.
+docstring-min-length=-1
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+           dr,
+           j,
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+           _
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+# they will always be accepted
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+
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+# style.
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+# style.
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+# the name regexes allow several styles.
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+
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+# not require a docstring.
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+# to this list to register other decorators that produce valid properties.
+# These decorators are taken in consideration only for invalid-name.
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+# Naming style matching correct variable names.
+variable-naming-style=snake_case
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+# naming-style.
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+
+
+[STRING]
+
+# This flag controls whether inconsistent-quotes generates a warning when the
+# character used as a quote delimiter is used inconsistently within a module.
+check-quote-consistency=no
+
+# This flag controls whether the implicit-str-concat should generate a warning
+# on implicit string concatenation in sequences defined over several lines.
+check-str-concat-over-line-jumps=no
+
+
+[IMPORTS]
+
+# List of modules that can be imported at any level, not just the top level
+# one.
+allow-any-import-level=
+
+# Allow wildcard imports from modules that define __all__.
+allow-wildcard-with-all=no
+
+# Analyse import fallback blocks. This can be used to support both Python 2 and
+# 3 compatible code, which means that the block might have code that exists
+# only in one or another interpreter, leading to false positives when analysed.
+analyse-fallback-blocks=no
+
+# Deprecated modules which should not be used, separated by a comma.
+deprecated-modules=
+
+# Output a graph (.gv or any supported image format) of external dependencies
+# to the given file (report RP0402 must not be disabled).
+ext-import-graph=
+
+# Output a graph (.gv or any supported image format) of all (i.e. internal and
+# external) dependencies to the given file (report RP0402 must not be
+# disabled).
+import-graph=
+
+# Output a graph (.gv or any supported image format) of internal dependencies
+# to the given file (report RP0402 must not be disabled).
+int-import-graph=
+
+# Force import order to recognize a module as part of the standard
+# compatibility libraries.
+known-standard-library=
+
+# Force import order to recognize a module as part of a third party library.
+known-third-party=enchant
+
+# Couples of modules and preferred modules, separated by a comma.
+preferred-modules=
+
+
+[CLASSES]
+
+# Warn about protected attribute access inside special methods
+check-protected-access-in-special-methods=no
+
+# List of method names used to declare (i.e. assign) instance attributes.
+defining-attr-methods=__init__,
+                      __new__,
+                      setUp,
+                      __post_init__
+
+# List of member names, which should be excluded from the protected access
+# warning.
+exclude-protected=_asdict,
+                  _fields,
+                  _replace,
+                  _source,
+                  _make
+
+# List of valid names for the first argument in a class method.
+valid-classmethod-first-arg=cls
+
+# List of valid names for the first argument in a metaclass class method.
+valid-metaclass-classmethod-first-arg=cls
+
+
+[DESIGN]
+
+# List of regular expressions of class ancestor names to ignore when counting
+# public methods (see R0903)
+exclude-too-few-public-methods=
+
+# List of qualified class names to ignore when counting class parents (see
+# R0901)
+ignored-parents=
+
+# Maximum number of arguments for function / method.
+max-args=5
+
+# Maximum number of attributes for a class (see R0902).
+max-attributes=7
+
+# Maximum number of boolean expressions in an if statement (see R0916).
+max-bool-expr=5
+
+# Maximum number of branch for function / method body.
+max-branches=12
+
+# Maximum number of locals for function / method body.
+max-locals=15
+
+# Maximum number of parents for a class (see R0901).
+max-parents=7
+
+# Maximum number of public methods for a class (see R0904).
+max-public-methods=20
+
+# Maximum number of return / yield for function / method body.
+max-returns=6
+
+# Maximum number of statements in function / method body.
+max-statements=50
+
+# Minimum number of public methods for a class (see R0903).
+min-public-methods=2
+
+
+[EXCEPTIONS]
+
+# Exceptions that will emit a warning when being caught. Defaults to
+# "BaseException, Exception".
+overgeneral-exceptions=BaseException,
+                       Exception

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,197 @@
 
 <!--next-version-placeholder-->
 
+## v0.11.0 (2023-09-04)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Colorbutton next to each curve in the table to be able to set up colors ([`2c6719c`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/2c6719cf390e6638cadbc814eb0c085bb45c3c6c))
+
+### Fix
+
+* User selected colors are preserved with the new scan ([`8e7885f`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/8e7885f36dd2812e3285c4d2d101212055644c7b))
+* Colorbutton change now symbols as well ([`6d2e1c9`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/6d2e1c9d08595a45f502287c6490905e8df3db10))
+
+## v0.10.0 (2023-09-01)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Load and export configuration into .yaml from GUI ([`e527353`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/e5273539741a1261e69b1bf76af78c7c1ab0d901))
+* Error messages if name or entry is wrong ([`415c4ee`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/415c4ee3f232c02ee5a00a82352c7fbb0d324449))
+* Number of columns can be dynamically changed ([`65bfccc`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/65bfccce8fce158150652fead769721de805d99e))
+* Multi window interface created for extreme BL ([`69c38d6`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/69c38d67e4e9b8a30767f6f67defce6c5c2e5b16))
+
+### Fix
+
+* Check if num_columns is not higher that actual number of plots ([`aac6e17`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/aac6e172f6e4583e751bee00db6f381aaff8ac69))
+* Add max number of columns according to the number of plots ([`fbd71c1`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/fbd71c131386508a9ec7bb5963afefc13f8b1618))
+* More specific error messages ([`583e643`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/583e643dacac3d7aaa744751baef2da69f6f892e))
+* Bec_dispatcher.py can take multiple workers as a list ([`7bcf88d`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/7bcf88d5eb139aa3cf491185b9fb3f45aa5e39a2))
+* Config.yaml can be passed as a console argument to extreme.py ([`b8aa373`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/b8aa37321d6ac0ebd9f2237c8d2ed6594b614b57))
+* Columns span generalised for any number of columns ([`2d851b6`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/2d851b6b4eb0002e32908c2effbfb79122f18c24))
+
+### Documentation
+
+* Updated documentation and TODOs ([`0ebe35a`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/0ebe35ac7a144db84c323f9ecb85dfdf6de66c21))
+* Fixed documentation ([`2f7c1b9`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/2f7c1b92a9624741f6dea44fc8f3c19a8a506fd9))
+
+## v0.9.0 (2023-08-29)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Migrate to .yaml config file instead of argparse ([`a9f1688`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/a9f16884b0b274e36fdb531b56a26343692a78f5))
+* Better color coding of curves ([`0eff18f`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/0eff18f5a074ea806d43d52ae72bf87f0187a26d))
+
+## v0.8.1 (2023-08-29)
+
+### Fix
+
+* Added missing local .ui file ([`f0589b7`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/f0589b79ec7f50ee9d040b911d1874b4232659d5))
+
+## v0.8.0 (2023-08-29)
+
+### Feature
+
+* User can specify tuple of (x,y) devices which wants to plot ([`3344f1b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/3344f1b92a7e4f4ecd2e63c66aa01d3a4c325070))
+* Fit table hardcode to "gaussian_fit_worker_3" ([`3af57ab`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/3af57abc4888dfcd0224bf50708488dc8192be84))
+* Crosshair snapped to x, y data automatically, clicked coordinates glows ([`49ba6fe`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/49ba6feb3a8494336c5772a06e9569d611fc240a))
+* Crosshair snaps to data, but it is activated with button due to debug ([`223f102`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/223f102aa9f0e625fecef37c827c55f9062330d7))
+* Dap fit plotted as curve, data as scatter ([`118f6af`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/118f6af2b97188398a3dd0e2121f73328c53465b))
+* Oneplot can receive one motor and one monitor signal ([`ff545bf`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/ff545bf5c9e707f2dd9b43f9d059aa8605f3916b))
+* Oneplot initialized as an example app for plotting motor vs monitor signals + dispatcher loop over msg ([`98c0c64`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/98c0c64e8577f7e40eb0324dfe97d0ae4670c3a2))
+
+### Fix
+
+* User can disable dap_worker and just choose signals to plot ([`cab5354`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/cab53543e644921df69c57c70ad2b3a03bbafcc1))
+* Crosshair snaps correctly to x dataset ([`2ed5d72`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/2ed5d7208c42f8a1175a49236d706ebf503875e4))
+
+## v0.7.0 (2023-08-28)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Labels of current motors are shown in motors limits ([`413e435`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/413e4356cfde6e2432682332e470eb69427ad397))
+* Total number of points, scatter size and number of point to dim after last position can be changed from GUI ([`e0b52fc`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/e0b52fcedca46d913d1677b45f9815eccd92e8f7))
+* Speed and frequency can be updated from GUI ([`f391a2f`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/f391a2fd004f1dc8187cfe12d60f856427ae01ec))
+* Speed and frequency is retrieved from devices ([`ce98164`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/ce9816480b82373895b602d1a1bca7d1d9725f01))
+* Delete coordinate table row by DELETE or BACKSPACE key ([`5dd0af6`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/5dd0af6894a5d97457d60ef18b098e40856e4875))
+* Motor selection ([`cab32be`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/cab32be0092185870b5a12398103475342c8b1fd))
+* New GUI ([`0226188`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/0226188079f1dac4eece6b1a6fa330620f1504bc))
+* Keyboard shortcut to go to coordinates ([`3c0e595`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/3c0e5955d40a67935b8fb064d5c52fd3f29bd1a1))
+* Ability to choose how many points should be dimmed before reaching the threshold + total number of point which should be stored. ([`9eae697`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/9eae697df8a2f3961454db9ed397353f110c0e67))
+* Stop movement function, one callback function for 2 motors, move_finished is emitted in move_motor function not in callback ([`187c748`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/187c748e87264448d5026d9fa2f15b5fc9a55949))
+* Controls are disabled while motor is moving and enabled when motor movement is finished ([`ed84293`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/ed842931971fbf87ed2f3e366eb822531ef5aacc))
+* Motor coordinates are now scatter instead of image ([`3f6d5c6`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/3f6d5c66411459703c402f7449e8b1abae9a2b08))
+* Going to absolute coordinates saves coordinate in the table for later use with tag ([`8be98c9`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/8be98c9bb6af941a69c593c62d5c52339d2262bc))
+* Table with coordinates getting initial coordinates of motor ([`92388c3`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/92388c3cab7e024978aaa2906afbd698015dec66))
+* Motor move to absolute (X,Y) coordinates ([`cbe27e4`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/cbe27e46cfb6282c71844641e1ed6059e8fa96bf))
+* Motor limits can be changed by spinBoxes ([`2d1665c`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/2d1665c76b8174d9fffa3442afa98fe1ea6ac207))
+* Switch for keyboard shortcuts for motor movement ([`cac4562`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/cac45626fc9a315f9012b110760a92e27e5ed226))
+* Setting map according to motor limits ([`512e698`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/512e698e26d9eef05b4f430475ccc268b68ad632))
+* Map of motor position ([`e6952a6`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/e6952a6d13c84487fd6ab08056f1f5b46d594b8a))
+* Motor_example.py created, motor samx and samy can be moved by buttons ([`947ba9f`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/947ba9f8b730e96082cb51ff6894734a0e119ca1))
+
+### Fix
+
+* Line_plot.py default changed back to "gauss_bpm" ([`64708bc`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/64708bc1b2e6a4256da9123d0215fc87e0afa455))
+* Motor selection is disabled while motor is moving ([`c7e35d7`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/c7e35d7da69853343aa7eee53c8ad988eb490d93))
+* Init_motor_map receive motor position from motor_thread ([`95ead71`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/95ead7117e59e0979aec51b85b49537ab728cad4))
+* Motor movement absolute fixed - movement by thread ([`11aa15f`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/11aa15fefda7433e885cc8586f93c97af83b0c48))
+
+## v0.6.3 (2023-08-17)
+
+### Fix
+
+* Crosshair handles dynamic changes of number of curves in 1D plot ([`242737b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/242737b516af7c524a6c8a98db566815f0f4ab65))
+
+### Documentation
+
+* Crosshair class documentation ([`8a60cad`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/8a60cad9187df2b2bc93dc78dd01ceb42df9c9af))
+
+## v0.6.2 (2023-08-17)
+
+### Fix
+
+* Correct coordinates for cursor table ([`ce54daf`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/ce54daf754cb2410790216585467c0ffcc8e3587))
+
+## v0.6.1 (2023-08-14)
+
+### Fix
+
+* Crosshair snaps to correct coordinates also with logx and logy ([`167a891`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/167a891c474b09ef7738e473c4a2e89dbbcbe881))
+
+## v0.6.0 (2023-08-11)
+
+### Feature
+
+* New GUI for line_plot.py ([`b57b3bb`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/b57b3bb1afc7c85acc7ed328ac8a219f392869f1))
+* Cursor universal signals ([`20e9516`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/20e951659558b7fc023e357bfe07d812c5fd020a))
+
+## v0.5.0 (2023-08-11)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Add generic connect function for slots ([`6a3df34`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/6a3df34cdfbec2434153362ded630305e5dc5e28))
+* Add possibility to provide service config ([`8c9a9c9`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/8c9a9c93535ee77c0622b483a3157af367ebce1f))
+
+### Fix
+
+* Dispatcher argparse and scan_plot tests ([`67f619e`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/67f619ee897e0040c6310e67d69fbb2e0685293d))
+* Gui event removing bugs ([`a9dd191`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/a9dd191629295ca476e2f9a1b9944ff355216583))
+
+## v0.4.0 (2023-08-11)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Cursor universal for 1D and 2D ([`f75554b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/f75554bd7b072207847956a8720b9a62c20ba2c8))
+* Added qt_utils package with general Crosshair function ([`5353fed`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/5353fed7bfe1819819fa3348ec93d2d0ba540628))
+* 2D plot updating ([`d32088b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/d32088b643a4d0613c32fb464a0a55a3b6b684d6))
+* Metadata available on_dap_update ([`18b5d46`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/18b5d46678619a972815532629ce96c121f5fcc9))
+* Plotting from streamer ([`bb806c1`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/bb806c149dee88023ecb647b523cbd5189ea9001))
+* Added Legend to plot ([`0feca4b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/0feca4b1578820ec1f5f3ead3073e4d45c23798b))
+* Cursor coordinate as a QTable ([`a999f76`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/a999f7669a12910ad66e10a6d2e75197b2dce1c2))
+* Changed from PlotItem to GraphicsLayoutWidget, added LabelItem ([`075cc79`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/075cc79d6fa011803cf4a06fbff8faa951c1b59f))
+* Add display_ui_file.py ([`91d8ffa`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/91d8ffacffcbeebdf7623caf62e07244c4dcee16))
+* Add disconnect_dap_slot ([`1325704`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/1325704750ebab897e3dcae80c9d455bfbbf886f))
+* Inherit from GraphicsView for consistency with 2D plot ([`d8c101c`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/d8c101cdd7f960a152a1f318911cac6eecf6bad4))
+* Add BECScanPlot2D ([`67905e8`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/67905e896c81383f57c268db544b3314104bda38))
+* Emit the full bec message to slots ([`1bb3020`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/1bb30207038f3a54c0e96dbbbcd1ea7f6c70eca2))
+
+### Fix
+
+* Q selection for gui_event signal ([`0bf452a`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/0bf452ad1b7d9ad941e2ef4b8d61ec4ed5266415))
+* Fixed logic in data subscription ([`c2d469b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/c2d469b4543fcf237b274399b83969cc2213b61b))
+* Scan_plot to accept metadata from dap signal ([`7bec0b5`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/7bec0b5e6c1663670f8fcc2fc6aa6c8b6df28b61))
+* Plotting latest 1d curves ([`378be81`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/378be81bf6dd5e9239f8f1fb908cafc97161c79d))
+* Testing the data structure of plotting ([`4fb0a3b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/4fb0a3b058957f5b37227ff7c8e9bdf5259a1cde))
+* Fix examples when run directly as a script ([`cd11ee5`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/cd11ee51c1c725255e748a32b89a74487e84a631))
+* Module paths ([`e7f644c`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/e7f644c5079a8665d7d872eb0b27ed7da6cbd078))
+
+## v0.3.0 (2023-07-19)
+
+### Feature
+
+* Add auto-computed color_list from colormaps ([`3e1708b`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/3e1708bf48bc15a25c0d01242fff28d6db868e02))
+* Add functionality for plotting multiple signals ([`10e2906`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/10e29064455f50bc3b66c55b4361575957db1489))
+* Added lineplot widget ([`989a3f0`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/989a3f080839b98f1e1c2118600cddf449120124))
+* Added ctrl_c from grum ([`8fee13a`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/8fee13a67bef3ed6ed6de9d47438f04687f548d8))
+
+### Fix
+
+* Add warning for non-existing signalz ([`48075e4`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/48075e4fe3187f6ac8d0b61f94f8df73b8fd6daf))
+* Documentation and bugfix for mouse_moved ([`a460f3c`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/a460f3c0bd7b9e106a758bc330f361868407b1e3))
+
+### Documentation
+
+* Add notes about qt designer install via conda-forge ([`d8038a8`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/d8038a8cd0efa3a16df403390164603e4e8afdd8))
+* Added license ([`db2d33e`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/db2d33e8912dc493cce9ee7f09d8336155110079))
+
+## v0.2.1 (2023-07-13)
+
+### Fix
+
+* Fixed setup config (wrong name) ([`947db1e`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/947db1e0f32b067e67f94a7c8321da5194b1547b))
+* Fixed bec_lib dependency ([`86f4def`](https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/-/commit/86f4deffd899111e8997010487ec54c6c62c43ab))
+
 ## v0.2.0 (2023-07-13)
 
 ### Feature

LICENSE

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
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+
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+
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+OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

bec_widgets/basic_plot.py

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+import os
+import threading
+import time
+import warnings
+from typing import Any
+
+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from bec_lib.core import BECMessage
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSlot
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QCheckBox, QTableWidgetItem
+from pyqtgraph import mkBrush, mkColor, mkPen
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtCore, QtWidgets, uic
+from pyqtgraph.Qt.QtCore import pyqtSignal
+
+from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+from bec_lib.core.redis_connector import MessageObject, RedisConnector
+
+client = bec_dispatcher.client
+
+
+class BasicPlot(QtWidgets.QWidget):
+    update_signal = pyqtSignal()
+    roi_signal = pyqtSignal(tuple)
+
+    def __init__(self, name="", y_value_list=["gauss_bpm"]) -> None:
+        """
+        Basic plot widget for displaying scan data.
+
+        Args:
+            name (str, optional): Name of the plot. Defaults to "".
+            y_value_list (list, optional): List of signals to be plotted. Defaults to ["gauss_bpm"].
+        """
+
+        super(BasicPlot, self).__init__()
+        # Set style for pyqtgraph plots
+        pg.setConfigOption("background", "w")
+        pg.setConfigOption("foreground", "k")
+        current_path = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+        uic.loadUi(os.path.join(current_path, "basic_plot.ui"), self)
+
+        # Set splitter distribution of widgets
+        self.splitter.setSizes([3, 1])
+
+        self._idle_time = 100
+        self.title = ""
+        self.label_bottom = ""
+        self.label_left = ""
+        self.producer = RedisConnector(["localhost:6379"]).producer()
+
+        self.scan_motors = []
+        self.y_value_list = y_value_list
+        self.previous_y_value_list = None
+        self.plotter_data_x = []
+        self.plotter_data_y = []
+        self.curves = []
+        self.pens = []
+        self.brushs = []
+
+        self.plotter_scan_id = None
+
+        # TODO to be moved to utils function
+        plotstyles = {
+            "symbol": "o",
+            "symbolSize": 10,
+        }
+
+        color_list = BasicPlot.golden_angle_color(colormap="CET-R2", num=len(self.y_value_list))
+
+        # setup plots - GraphicsLayoutWidget
+        # LabelItem
+        self.label = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw.addItem(self.label)
+        self.label.setText("ROI region")
+
+        # PlotItem - main window
+        self.glw.nextRow()
+        self.plot = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.plot.setLogMode(True, True)
+        self.glw.addItem(self.plot)
+        self.plot.addLegend()
+
+        # ImageItem - 2D view #TODO add 2D plot for ROI and 1D plot for mouse click
+        self.glw.nextRow()
+        self.plot_roi = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.img = pg.ImageItem()
+        self.glw.addItem(self.plot_roi)
+        self.plot_roi.addItem(self.img)
+
+        # ROI selector - so far from [-1,1] #TODO update to scale with xrange
+        self.roi_selector = pg.LinearRegionItem([-1, 1])
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            pen = mkPen(color=color_list[ii], width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+            brush = mkBrush(color=color_list[ii])
+            curve = pg.PlotDataItem(
+                **plotstyles, symbolBrush=brush, pen=pen, skipFiniteCheck=True, name=y_value
+            )
+            self.plot.addItem(curve)
+            self.curves.append(curve)
+            self.pens.append(pen)
+            self.brushs.append(brush)
+
+        self.add_crosshair(self.plot)
+        self.add_crosshair(self.plot_roi)
+
+        self.crosshair_v = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=90, movable=False)
+        self.crosshair_h = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=0, movable=False)
+        #
+        # for plot in (self.plot_roi, self.plot):
+        #     plot.addItem(self.crosshair_v, ignoreBounds=True)
+        #     plot.addItem(self.crosshair_h, ignoreBounds=True)
+
+        # self.plot.addItem(self.crosshair_v, ignoreBounds=True)
+        # self.plot.addItem(self.crosshair_h, ignoreBounds=True)
+
+        # self.plot_roi.addItem(self.crosshair_v, ignoreBounds=True)
+        # self.plot_roi.addItem(self.crosshair_h, ignoreBounds=True)
+
+        # Add textItems
+        self.add_text_items()
+
+        # Manage signals
+        self.proxy = pg.SignalProxy(
+            self.plot.scene().sigMouseMoved, rateLimit=60, slot=self.mouse_moved
+        )
+        self.proxy_update = pg.SignalProxy(self.update_signal, rateLimit=25, slot=self.update)
+        self.roi_selector.sigRegionChangeFinished.connect(self.get_roi_region)
+
+        # Debug functions
+        self.pushButton_debug.clicked.connect(self.generate_2D_data_update)
+        # self.generate_2D_data()
+
+        self._current_proj = None
+        self._current_metadata_ep = "px_stream/projection_{}/metadata"
+
+        self.data_retriever = threading.Thread(target=self.on_projection, daemon=True)
+        self.data_retriever.start()
+
+    def debug(self):
+        """
+        Debug button just for quick testing
+        """
+
+    def generate_2D_data(self):
+        data = np.random.normal(size=(1, 100))
+        self.img.setImage(data)
+
+    def generate_2D_data_update(self):
+        data = np.random.normal(size=(200, 300))
+        self.img.setImage(data, levels=(0.2, 0.5))
+
+    def add_crosshair(self, plot):
+        crosshair_v = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=90, movable=False)
+        crosshair_h = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=0, movable=False)
+
+        plot.addItem(crosshair_v)
+        plot.addItem(crosshair_h)
+
+    def get_roi_region(self):
+        """For testing purpose now, get roi region and print it to self.label as tuple"""
+        region = self.roi_selector.getRegion()
+        self.label.setText(f"x = {(10**region[0]):.4f}, y ={(10**region[1]):.4f}")
+        return_dict = {
+            "horiz_roi": [
+                np.where(self.plotter_data_x[0] > 10 ** region[0])[0][0],
+                np.where(self.plotter_data_x[0] < 10 ** region[1])[0][-1],
+            ]
+        }
+        msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage(signals=return_dict).dumps()
+        self.producer.set_and_publish("px_stream/gui_event", msg=msg)
+        self.roi_signal.emit(region)
+
+    def add_text_items(self):  # TODO probably can be removed
+        """Add text items to the plot"""
+
+        # self.mouse_box_data.setText("Mouse cursor")
+        # TODO Via StyleSheet, one may set the color of the full QLabel
+        # self.mouse_box_data.setStyleSheet(f"QLabel {{color : rgba{self.pens[0].color().getRgb()}}}")
+
+    def mouse_moved(self, event: tuple) -> None:
+        """
+        Update the mouse table with the current mouse position and the corresponding data.
+
+        Args:
+            event (tuple):  Mouse event containing the position of the mouse cursor.
+                            The position is stored in first entry as horizontal, vertical pixel.
+        """
+        pos = event[0]
+        if not self.plot.sceneBoundingRect().contains(pos):
+            return
+        mousePoint = self.plot.vb.mapSceneToView(pos)
+        self.crosshair_v.setPos(mousePoint.x())
+        self.crosshair_h.setPos(mousePoint.y())
+        if not self.plotter_data_x:
+            return
+
+        closest_point = self.closest_x_y_value(
+            mousePoint.x(), self.plotter_data_x[0], self.plotter_data_y[0]
+        )
+        # self.precision = 3
+        # ii = 0
+        # y_value = self.y_value_list[ii]
+        # x_data = f"{10**closest_point[0]:.{self.precision}f}"
+        # y_data = f"{10**closest_point[1]:.{self.precision}f}"
+        #
+        # # Write coordinate to QTable
+        # self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 1, QTableWidgetItem(str(y_value)))
+        # self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 2, QTableWidgetItem(str(x_data)))
+        # self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 3, QTableWidgetItem(str(y_data)))
+        #
+        # self.mouse_table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def closest_x_y_value(self, input_value, list_x, list_y) -> tuple:
+        """
+        Find the closest x and y value to the input value.
+
+        Args:
+            input_value (float): Input value
+            list_x (list): List of x values
+            list_y (list): List of y values
+
+        Returns:
+            tuple: Closest x and y value
+        """
+        arr = np.asarray(list_x)
+        i = (np.abs(arr - input_value)).argmin()
+        return list_x[i], list_y[i]
+
+    def update(self):
+        """Update the plot with the new data."""
+        # check if roi selector is in the plot
+        if self.roi_selector not in self.plot.items:
+            self.plot.addItem(self.roi_selector)
+
+        # check if QTable was initialised and if list of devices was changed
+        if self.y_value_list != self.previous_y_value_list:
+            self.setup_cursor_table()
+            self.previous_y_value_list = self.y_value_list.copy() if self.y_value_list else None
+
+        self.curves[0].setData(self.plotter_data_x[0], self.plotter_data_y[0])
+        # if len(self.plotter_data_x[0]) <= 1:
+        #     return
+        # self.plot.setLabel("bottom", self.label_bottom)
+        # self.plot.setLabel("left", self.label_left)
+        # for ii in range(len(self.y_value_list)):
+        #     self.curves[0].setData(self.plotter_data_x[0], self.plotter_data_y[0])
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_scan_segment(self, data: dict, metadata: dict) -> None:
+        """Update function that is called during the scan callback. To avoid
+        too many renderings, the GUI is only processing events every <_idle_time> ms.
+
+        Args:
+            data (dict): Dictionary containing a new scan segment
+            metadata (dict): Scan metadata
+
+        """
+        if metadata["scanID"] != self.plotter_scan_id:
+            self.plotter_scan_id = metadata["scanID"]
+            self._reset_plot_data()
+
+        self.title = f"Scan {metadata['scan_number']}"
+
+        self.scan_motors = scan_motors = metadata.get("scan_report_devices")
+        # client = BECClient()
+        remove_y_value_index = [
+            index
+            for index, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list)
+            if y_value not in client.device_manager.devices
+        ]
+        if remove_y_value_index:
+            for ii in sorted(remove_y_value_index, reverse=True):
+                # TODO Use bec warning message??? to be discussed with Klaus
+                warnings.warn(
+                    f"Warning: no matching signal for {self.y_value_list[ii]} found in list of devices. Removing from plot."
+                )
+                self.remove_curve_by_name(self.plot, self.y_value_list[ii])
+                self.y_value_list.pop(ii)
+
+        self.precision = client.device_manager.devices[scan_motors[0]]._info["describe"][
+            scan_motors[0]
+        ]["precision"]
+        # TODO after update of bec_lib, this will be new way to access data
+        # self.precision = client.device_manager.devices[scan_motors[0]].precision
+
+        x = data["data"][scan_motors[0]][scan_motors[0]]["value"]
+        self.plotter_data_x.append(x)
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            y = data["data"][y_value][y_value]["value"]
+            self.plotter_data_y[ii].append(y)
+        self.label_bottom = scan_motors[0]
+        self.label_left = f"{', '.join(self.y_value_list)}"
+
+        # print(f'metadata scan N{metadata["scan_number"]}') #TODO put as label on top of plot
+        # print(f'Data point = {data["point_id"]}') #TODO can be used for progress bar
+
+        if len(self.plotter_data_x) <= 1:
+            return
+        self.update_signal.emit()
+
+    def _reset_plot_data(self):
+        """Reset the plot data."""
+        self.plotter_data_x = []
+        self.plotter_data_y = []
+        for ii in range(len(self.y_value_list)):
+            self.curves[ii].setData([], [])
+            self.plotter_data_y.append([])
+
+    def setup_cursor_table(self):
+        """QTable formatting according to N of devices displayed in plot."""
+
+        # Init number of rows in table according to n of devices
+        self.mouse_table.setRowCount(len(self.y_value_list))
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            checkbox = QCheckBox()
+            checkbox.setChecked(True)
+            # TODO just for testing, will be replaced by removing/adding curve
+            checkbox.stateChanged.connect(lambda: print("status Changed"))
+            # checkbox.stateChanged.connect(lambda: self.remove_curve_by_name(plot=self.plot, checkbox=checkbox, name=y_value))
+            self.mouse_table.setCellWidget(ii, 0, checkbox)
+            self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 1, QTableWidgetItem(str(y_value)))
+
+            self.mouse_table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def remove_curve_by_name(plot: pyqtgraph.PlotItem, name: str) -> None:
+        # def remove_curve_by_name(plot: pyqtgraph.PlotItem, checkbox: QtWidgets.QCheckBox, name: str) -> None:
+        """Removes a curve from the given plot by the specified name.
+
+        Args:
+            plot (pyqtgraph.PlotItem): The plot from which to remove the curve.
+            name (str): The name of the curve to remove.
+        """
+        # if checkbox.isChecked():
+        for item in plot.items:
+            if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem) and getattr(item, "opts", {}).get("name") == name:
+                plot.removeItem(item)
+                return
+
+        # else:
+        #     return
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_ratio(num: int) -> list:
+        """Calculate the golden ratio for a given number of angles.
+
+        Args:
+            num (int): Number of angles
+        """
+        phi = 2 * np.pi * ((1 + np.sqrt(5)) / 2)
+        angles = []
+        for ii in range(num):
+            x = np.cos(ii * phi)
+            y = np.sin(ii * phi)
+            angle = np.arctan2(y, x)
+            angles.append(angle)
+        return angles
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_angle_color(colormap: str, num: int) -> list:
+        """
+        Extract num colors for from the specified colormap following golden angle distribution.
+
+        Args:
+            colormap (str): Name of the colormap
+            num (int): Number of requested colors
+
+        Returns:
+            list: List of colors with length <num>
+
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the number of requested colors is greater than the number of colors in the colormap.
+        """
+
+        cmap = pg.colormap.get(colormap)
+        cmap_colors = cmap.color
+        if num > len(cmap_colors):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Number of colors requested ({num}) is greater than the number of colors in the colormap ({len(cmap_colors)})"
+            )
+        angles = BasicPlot.golden_ratio(len(cmap_colors))
+        color_selection = np.round(np.interp(angles, (-np.pi, np.pi), (0, len(cmap_colors))))
+        colors = [
+            mkColor(tuple((cmap_colors[int(ii)] * 255).astype(int))) for ii in color_selection[:num]
+        ]
+        return colors
+
+    def on_projection(self):
+        while True:
+            if self._current_proj is None:
+                time.sleep(0.1)
+                continue
+            endpoint = f"px_stream/projection_{self._current_proj}/data"
+            msgs = client.producer.lrange(topic=endpoint, start=-1, end=-1)
+            data = [BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg) for msg in msgs]
+            if not data:
+                continue
+            with np.errstate(divide="ignore", invalid="ignore"):
+                self.plotter_data_y = [
+                    np.sum(
+                        np.sum(data[-1].content["signals"]["data"] * self._current_norm, axis=1)
+                        / np.sum(self._current_norm, axis=0),
+                        axis=0,
+                    ).squeeze()
+                ]
+
+            self.update_signal.emit()
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_dap_update(self, data: dict, metadata: dict):
+        self.img.setImage(data["z"].T)
+        # time.sleep(0,1)
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict)
+    def new_proj(self, data):
+        proj_nr = data["proj_nr"]
+        endpoint = f"px_stream/projection_{proj_nr}/metadata"
+        msg_raw = client.producer.get(topic=endpoint)
+        msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg_raw)
+        self._current_q = msg.content["signals"]["q"]
+        self._current_norm = msg.content["signals"]["norm_sum"]
+        self._current_metadata = msg.content["signals"]["metadata"]
+
+        self.plotter_data_x = [self._current_q]
+        self._current_proj = proj_nr
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import argparse
+
+    from bec_widgets import ctrl_c
+    from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--signals",
+        help="specify recorded signals",
+        nargs="+",
+        default=["gauss_bpm"],
+    )
+    # default = ["gauss_bpm", "bpm4i", "bpm5i", "bpm6i", "xert"],
+    value = parser.parse_args()
+    print(f"Plotting signals for: {', '.join(value.signals)}")
+    client = bec_dispatcher.client
+    # client.start()
+    app = QtWidgets.QApplication([])
+    ctrl_c.setup(app)
+    plot = BasicPlot(y_value_list=value.signals)
+    # bec_dispatcher.connect(plot)
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_proj_id(plot.new_proj)
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_dap_slot(plot.on_dap_update, "px_dap_worker")
+    plot.show()
+    # client.callbacks.register("scan_segment", plot, sync=False)
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/basic_plot.ui

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<ui version="4.0">
+ <class>Form</class>
+ <widget class="QWidget" name="Form">
+  <property name="geometry">
+   <rect>
+    <x>0</x>
+    <y>0</y>
+    <width>845</width>
+    <height>635</height>
+   </rect>
+  </property>
+  <property name="windowTitle">
+   <string>Line Plot</string>
+  </property>
+  <layout class="QHBoxLayout" name="horizontalLayout">
+   <item>
+    <widget class="QSplitter" name="splitter">
+     <property name="orientation">
+      <enum>Qt::Horizontal</enum>
+     </property>
+     <property name="opaqueResize">
+      <bool>false</bool>
+     </property>
+     <widget class="QWidget" name="verticalLayoutWidget">
+      <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout">
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_debug">
+         <property name="text">
+          <string>Debug</string>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item>
+        <widget class="GraphicsLayoutWidget" name="glw"/>
+       </item>
+      </layout>
+     </widget>
+     <widget class="QTableWidget" name="mouse_table">
+      <property name="textElideMode">
+       <enum>Qt::ElideMiddle</enum>
+      </property>
+      <column>
+       <property name="text">
+        <string>Display</string>
+       </property>
+      </column>
+      <column>
+       <property name="text">
+        <string>Device</string>
+       </property>
+      </column>
+      <column>
+       <property name="text">
+        <string>X</string>
+       </property>
+      </column>
+      <column>
+       <property name="text">
+        <string>Y</string>
+       </property>
+      </column>
+     </widget>
+    </widget>
+   </item>
+  </layout>
+ </widget>
+ <customwidgets>
+  <customwidget>
+   <class>GraphicsLayoutWidget</class>
+   <extends>QGraphicsView</extends>
+   <header>pyqtgraph.h</header>
+  </customwidget>
+ </customwidgets>
+ <resources/>
+ <connections/>
+</ui>

bec_widgets/bec_dispatcher.py

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+import argparse
+import itertools
+import os
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from threading import RLock
+
+from bec_lib import BECClient
+from bec_lib.core import BECMessage, MessageEndpoints, ServiceConfig
+from bec_lib.core.redis_connector import RedisConsumerThreaded
+from PyQt5.QtCore import QObject, pyqtSignal
+
+
+@dataclass
+class _BECDap:
+    """Utility class to keep track of slots associated with a particular dap redis consumer"""
+
+    consumer: RedisConsumerThreaded
+    slots = set()
+
+
+# Adding a new pyqt signal requres a class factory, as they must be part of the class definition
+# and cannot be dynamically added as class attributes after the class has been defined.
+_signal_class_factory = (
+    type(f"Signal{i}", (QObject,), dict(signal=pyqtSignal(dict, dict))) for i in itertools.count()
+)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class _Connection:
+    """Utility class to keep track of slots connected to a particular redis consumer"""
+
+    consumer: RedisConsumerThreaded
+    slots = set()
+    # keep a reference to a new signal class, so it is not gc'ed
+    _signal_container = next(_signal_class_factory)()
+
+    def __post_init__(self):
+        self.signal = self._signal_container.signal
+
+
+class _BECDispatcher(QObject):
+    new_scan = pyqtSignal(dict, dict)
+    scan_segment = pyqtSignal(dict, dict)
+    new_dap_data = pyqtSignal(dict, dict)
+
+    new_projection_id = pyqtSignal(dict)
+    new_projection_data = pyqtSignal(dict)
+
+    def __init__(self, bec_config=None):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.client = BECClient()
+
+        # TODO: this is a workaround for now to provide service config within qtdesigner, but is
+        # it possible to provide config via a cli arg?
+        if bec_config is None and os.path.isfile("bec_config.yaml"):
+            bec_config = "bec_config.yaml"
+
+        self.client.initialize(config=ServiceConfig(config_path=bec_config))
+
+        self._slot_signal_map = {
+            "on_scan_segment": self.scan_segment,
+            "on_new_scan": self.new_scan,
+        }
+        self._daps = {}
+        self._connections = {}
+
+        self._scan_id = None
+        scan_lock = RLock()
+
+        # self.new_projection_id.connect(self.new_projection_data)
+
+        def _scan_segment_cb(msg):
+            msg = BECMessage.ScanMessage.loads(msg.value)[0]
+            with scan_lock:
+                # TODO: use ScanStatusMessage instead?
+                scan_id = msg.content["scanID"]
+                if self._scan_id != scan_id:
+                    self._scan_id = scan_id
+                    self.new_scan.emit(msg.content, msg.metadata)
+            self.scan_segment.emit(msg.content, msg.metadata)
+
+        scan_segment_topic = MessageEndpoints.scan_segment()
+        self._scan_segment_thread = self.client.connector.consumer(
+            topics=scan_segment_topic,
+            cb=_scan_segment_cb,
+        )
+        self._scan_segment_thread.start()
+
+    def connect(self, widget):
+        for slot_name, signal in self._slot_signal_map.items():
+            slot = getattr(widget, slot_name, None)
+            if callable(slot):
+                signal.connect(slot)
+
+    def connect_slot(self, slot, topic):
+        # create new connection for topic if it doesn't exist
+        if topic not in self._connections:
+
+            def cb(msg):
+                msg = BECMessage.MessageReader.loads(msg.value)
+                if not isinstance(msg, list):
+                    msg = [msg]
+                for msg_i in msg:
+                    self._connections[topic].signal.emit(msg_i.content, msg_i.metadata)
+
+            consumer = self.client.connector.consumer(topics=topic, cb=cb)
+            consumer.start()
+
+            self._connections[topic] = _Connection(consumer)
+
+        # connect slot if it's not connected
+        if slot not in self._connections[topic].slots:
+            self._connections[topic].signal.connect(slot)
+            self._connections[topic].slots.add(slot)
+
+    def disconnect_slot(self, slot, topic):
+        if topic not in self._connections:
+            return
+
+        if slot not in self._connections[topic].slots:
+            return
+
+        self._connections[topic].signal.disconnect(slot)
+        self._connections[topic].slots.remove(slot)
+
+        if not self._connections[topic].slots:
+            # shutdown consumer if there are no more connected slots
+            self._connections[topic].consumer.shutdown()
+            del self._connections[topic]
+
+    def connect_dap_slot(self, slot, dap_names):
+        if not isinstance(dap_names, list):
+            dap_names = [dap_names]
+
+        for dap_name in dap_names:
+            if dap_name not in self._daps:  # create a new consumer and connect slot
+                self.add_new_dap_connection(slot, dap_name)
+
+            else:
+                # connect slot if it's not yet connected
+                if slot not in self._daps[dap_name].slots:
+                    self.new_dap_data.connect(slot)
+                    self._daps[dap_name].slots.add(slot)
+
+    def add_new_dap_connection(self, slot, dap_name):
+        def _dap_cb(msg):
+            msg = BECMessage.ProcessedDataMessage.loads(msg.value)
+            if not isinstance(msg, list):
+                msg = [msg]
+            for i in msg:
+                self.new_dap_data.emit(i.content["data"], i.metadata)
+
+        dap_ep = MessageEndpoints.processed_data(dap_name)
+        consumer = self.client.connector.consumer(topics=dap_ep, cb=_dap_cb)
+        consumer.start()
+
+        self.new_dap_data.connect(slot)
+
+        self._daps[dap_name] = _BECDap(consumer)
+        self._daps[dap_name].slots.add(slot)
+
+    def disconnect_dap_slot(self, slot, dap_name):
+        if dap_name not in self._daps:
+            return
+
+        if slot not in self._daps[dap_name].slots:
+            return
+
+        self.new_dap_data.disconnect(slot)
+        self._daps[dap_name].slots.remove(slot)
+
+        if not self._daps[dap_name].slots:
+            # shutdown consumer if there are no more connected slots
+            self._daps[dap_name].consumer.shutdown()
+            del self._daps[dap_name]
+
+    # def connect_proj_data(self, slot):
+    #     keys = self.client.producer.keys("px_stream/projection_*")
+    #     keys = keys or []
+    #
+    #     def _dap_cb(msg):
+    #         msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg.value)
+    #         self.new_projection_data.emit(msg.content["data"])
+    #
+    #     proj_numbers = set(key.decode().split("px_stream/projection_")[1].split("/")[0] for key in keys)
+    #     last_proj_id = sorted(proj_numbers)[-1]
+    #     dap_ep = MessageEndpoints.processed_data(f"px_stream/projection_{last_proj_id}/")
+    #
+    #     consumer = self.client.connector.consumer(topics=dap_ep, cb=_dap_cb)
+    #     consumer.start()
+    #
+    #     self.new_projection_data.connect(slot)
+
+    def connect_proj_id(self, slot):
+        def _dap_cb(msg):
+            msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg.value)
+            self.new_projection_id.emit(msg.content["signals"])
+
+        dap_ep = "px_stream/proj_nr"
+        consumer = self.client.connector.consumer(topics=dap_ep, cb=_dap_cb)
+        consumer.start()
+
+        self.new_projection_id.connect(slot)
+
+    def connect_proj_data(self, slot: object, data_ep: str) -> object:
+        def _dap_cb(msg):
+            msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg.value)
+            self.new_projection_data.emit(msg.content["signals"])
+
+        consumer = self.client.connector.consumer(topics=data_ep, cb=_dap_cb)
+        consumer.start()
+        self._daps[data_ep] = _BECDap(consumer)
+        self._daps[data_ep].slots.add(slot)
+
+        self.new_projection_data.connect(slot)
+
+    def disconnect_proj_data(self, slot, data_ep):
+        if data_ep not in self._daps:
+            return
+
+        if slot not in self._daps[data_ep].slots:
+            return
+
+        self.new_projection_data.disconnect(slot)
+        self._daps[data_ep].slots.remove(slot)
+
+        if not self._daps[data_ep].slots:
+            # shutdown consumer if there are no more connected slots
+            self._daps[data_ep].consumer.shutdown()
+            del self._daps[data_ep]
+
+
+parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+parser.add_argument("--bec-config", default=None)
+args, _ = parser.parse_known_args()
+
+bec_dispatcher = _BECDispatcher(args.bec_config)

bec_widgets/cli.py

@@ -1,98 +0,0 @@
-import argparse
-import os
-from threading import RLock
-
-from PyQt5 import uic
-from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSignal
-from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QMainWindow
-from scan_plot import BECScanPlot
-
-from bec_lib.core import BECMessage, MessageEndpoints, RedisConnector
-
-
-class BEC_UI(QMainWindow):
-    new_scan_data = pyqtSignal(dict)
-    new_dap_data = pyqtSignal(dict)  # signal per proc instance?
-    new_scan = pyqtSignal()
-
-    def __init__(self, uipath):
-        super().__init__()
-        self._scan_channels = set()
-        self._dap_channels = set()
-
-        self._scan_thread = None
-        self._dap_threads = []
-
-        ui = uic.loadUi(uipath, self)
-
-        _, fname = os.path.split(uipath)
-        self.setWindowTitle(fname)
-
-        for sp in ui.findChildren(BECScanPlot):
-            for chan in (sp.x_channel, *sp.y_channel_list):
-                if chan.startswith("dap."):
-                    chan = chan.partition("dap.")[-1]
-                    self._dap_channels.add(chan)
-                else:
-                    self._scan_channels.add(chan)
-
-            sp.initialize()  # TODO: move this elsewhere?
-
-            self.new_scan_data.connect(sp.redraw_scan)  # TODO: merge
-            self.new_dap_data.connect(sp.redraw_dap)
-            self.new_scan.connect(sp.clearData)
-
-        # Scan setup
-        self._scan_id = None
-        scan_lock = RLock()
-
-        def _scan_cb(msg):
-            msg = BECMessage.ScanMessage.loads(msg.value)
-            with scan_lock:
-                scan_id = msg[0].content["scanID"]
-                if self._scan_id != scan_id:
-                    self._scan_id = scan_id
-                    self.new_scan.emit()
-            self.new_scan_data.emit(msg[0].content["data"])
-
-        bec_connector = RedisConnector("localhost:6379")
-
-        if self._scan_channels:
-            scan_readback = MessageEndpoints.scan_segment()
-            self._scan_thread = bec_connector.consumer(
-                topics=scan_readback,
-                cb=_scan_cb,
-            )
-            self._scan_thread.start()
-
-        # DAP setup
-        def _proc_cb(msg):
-            msg = BECMessage.ProcessedDataMessage.loads(msg.value)
-            self.new_dap_data.emit(msg.content["data"])
-
-        if self._dap_channels:
-            for chan in self._dap_channels:
-                proc_ep = MessageEndpoints.processed_data(chan)
-                dap_thread = bec_connector.consumer(topics=proc_ep, cb=_proc_cb)
-                dap_thread.start()
-                self._dap_threads.append(dap_thread)
-
-        self.show()
-
-
-def main():
-    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
-        prog="bec-pyqt", formatter_class=argparse.ArgumentDefaultsHelpFormatter
-    )
-
-    parser.add_argument("uipath", type=str, help="Path to a BEC ui file")
-
-    args, rem = parser.parse_known_args()
-
-    app = QApplication(rem)
-    BEC_UI(args.uipath)
-    app.exec_()
-
-
-if __name__ == "__main__":
-    main()

bec_widgets/config_plotter.py

@@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ class ConfigPlotter(pg.GraphicsWidget):
     def _init_ui(self):
         pg.setConfigOption("background", "w")
         pg.setConfigOption("foreground", "k")
+
+        # pylint: disable=no-member
         self.pen = mkPen(color=(56, 76, 107), width=4, style=QtCore.Qt.SolidLine)
 
         self.view = pg.GraphicsView()

bec_widgets/ctrl_c.py

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+import signal
+import socket
+from PyQt5.QtNetwork import QAbstractSocket
+
+
+def setup(app):
+    app.signalwatchdog = SignalWatchdog()  # need to store to keep socket pair alive
+    signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, make_quit_handler(app))
+
+
+def make_quit_handler(app):
+    def handler(*args):
+        print()  # make ^C appear on its own line
+        app.quit()
+
+    return handler
+
+
+class SignalWatchdog(QAbstractSocket):
+    def __init__(self):
+        """
+        Propagates system signals from Python to QEventLoop
+        adapted from https://stackoverflow.com/a/65802260/655404
+        """
+        super().__init__(QAbstractSocket.SctpSocket, None)
+
+        self.writer, self.reader = writer, reader = socket.socketpair()
+        writer.setblocking(False)
+
+        fd_writer = writer.fileno()
+        fd_reader = reader.fileno()
+
+        signal.set_wakeup_fd(fd_writer)  # Python hook
+        self.setSocketDescriptor(fd_reader)  # Qt hook
+
+        self.readyRead.connect(
+            lambda: None
+        )  # dummy function call that lets the Python interpreter run

bec_widgets/display_ui_file.py

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+import os
+import sys
+
+from PyQt5 import QtWidgets, uic
+
+
+class UI(QtWidgets.QWidget):
+    def __init__(self, uipath):
+        super().__init__()
+
+        self.ui = uic.loadUi(uipath, self)
+
+        _, fname = os.path.split(uipath)
+        self.setWindowTitle(fname)
+
+        self.show()
+
+
+def main():
+    """A basic script to display UI file
+
+    Run the script, passing UI file path as an argument, e.g.
+    $ python bec_widgets/display_ui_file.py bec_widgets/line_plot.ui
+    """
+    app = QtWidgets.QApplication(sys.argv)
+
+    UI(sys.argv[1])
+
+    sys.exit(app.exec_())
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

bec_widgets/examples/extreme/config_example.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
+plot_settings:
+  background_color: "black"
+  num_columns: 3
+  colormap: "plasma"
+  #TODO add more settings
+  # - plot size
+
+plot_data:
+  - plot_name: "BPM plot"
+    x:
+      label: 'Motor X'
+      signals:
+        - name: "samx"
+#          entry: "samx"
+    y:
+      label: 'BPM'
+      signals:
+        - name: "gauss_bpm"
+          entry: "gauss_bpm"
+        - name: "gauss_adc1"
+          entry: "gauss_adc1"
+        - name: "gauss_adc2"
+          entry: "gauss_adc2"
+
+  - plot_name: "BPM plot 2"
+    x:
+      label: 'Motor X'
+      signals:
+        - name: "samx"
+          entry: "samx"
+    y:
+      label: 'BPM'
+      signals:
+        - name: "gauss_bpm"
+          entry: "gauss_bpm"
+        - name: "gauss_adc1"
+          entry: "gauss_adc1"
+  - plot_name: "BPM plot 3"
+    x:
+      label: 'Motor X'
+      signals:
+        - name: "samx"
+          entry: "samx"
+    y:
+      label: 'BPM'
+      signals:
+        - name: "gauss_bpm"
+          entry: "gauss_bpm"
+        - name: "gauss_adc1"
+          entry: "gauss_adc1"
+  - plot_name: "ADC plot"
+    x:
+      label: 'Motor Y'
+      signals:
+        - name: "samy"
+#          entry: "samy" # here I also forgot to specify entry
+    y:
+      label: 'ADC'
+      signals:
+        - name: "gauss_bpm"
+          entry: "gauss_bpm"
+        - name: "samx"
+          # I will not specify entry, because I want to take hint from gauss_adc2
+  - plot_name: "Multi"
+    x:
+      label: 'Motor X'
+      signals:
+        - name: "samx"
+          entry: "samx"
+    y:
+      label: 'Multi'
+      signals:
+        - name: "gauss_bpm"
+          entry: "gauss_bpm"
+        - name: "samx"
+          entry: ["samx", "samx_setpoint"]
+#          entry: ["samx","incorect"] #multiple entries for one device

bec_widgets/examples/extreme/extreme.py

@@ -0,0 +1,516 @@
+import os
+
+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSignal, pyqtSlot
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QWidget, QTableWidgetItem, QTableWidget, QFileDialog
+from pyqtgraph import mkBrush, mkColor, mkPen
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtCore, uic
+
+from bec_lib.core import MessageEndpoints
+from bec_widgets.qt_utils import Crosshair, Colors
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtWidgets
+from pyqtgraph import ColorButton
+
+
+# TODO implement:
+#   - implement scanID database for visualizing previous scans
+
+
+class PlotApp(QWidget):
+    """
+    Main class for PlotApp, designed to plot multiple signals in a grid layout
+    based on a flexible YAML configuration.
+
+    Attributes:
+        update_signal (pyqtSignal): Signal to trigger plot updates.
+        plot_data (list of dict): List of dictionaries containing plot configurations.
+                                  Each dictionary specifies x and y signals, including their
+                                  name and entry, for a particular plot.
+
+    Args:
+        plot_settings (dict): Dictionary containing global plot settings such as background color.
+        plot_data (list of dict): List of dictionaries specifying the signals to plot.
+                                  Each dictionary should contain:
+                                  - 'x': Dictionary specifying the x-axis settings including
+                                        a 'signals' list with 'name' and 'entry' fields.
+                                        If there are multiple entries for one device name, they can be passed as a list.
+                                  - 'y': Similar to 'x', but for the y-axis.
+                                  Example:
+                                  [
+                                      {
+                                          'plot_name': 'Plot 1',
+                                          'x': {'label': 'X Label', 'signals': [{'name': 'x1', 'entry': 'x1_entry'}]},
+                                          'y': {'label': 'Y Label', 'signals': [{'name': 'y1', 'entry': 'y1_entry'}]}
+                                      },
+                                      ...
+                                  ]
+        parent (QWidget, optional): Parent widget.
+    """
+
+    update_signal = pyqtSignal()
+    update_dap_signal = pyqtSignal()
+
+    def __init__(self, plot_settings: dict, plot_data: list, parent=None):
+        super(PlotApp, self).__init__(parent)
+
+        # YAML config
+        self.plot_settings = plot_settings
+        self.plot_data = plot_data
+
+        # Setting global plot settings
+        self.init_plot_background(self.plot_settings["background_color"])
+
+        # Loading UI
+        current_path = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+        uic.loadUi(os.path.join(current_path, "extreme.ui"), self)
+
+        # Nested dictionary to hold x and y data for multiple plots
+        self.data = {}
+
+        self.crosshairs = None
+        self.plots = None
+        self.curves_data = None
+        self.grid_coordinates = None
+        self.scanID = None
+
+        self.user_colors = {}  # key: (plot_name, y_name, y_entry), value: color
+
+        # Initialize the UI
+        self.init_ui(self.plot_settings["num_columns"])
+        self.spinBox_N_columns.setValue(
+            self.plot_settings["num_columns"]
+        )  # TODO has to be checked if it will not setup more columns than plots
+        self.spinBox_N_columns.setMaximum(len(self.plot_data))
+        self.splitter.setSizes([400, 100])
+
+        # Buttons
+        self.pushButton_save.clicked.connect(self.save_settings_to_yaml)
+        self.pushButton_load.clicked.connect(self.load_settings_from_yaml)
+
+        # Connect the update signal to the update plot method
+        self.proxy_update_plot = pg.SignalProxy(
+            self.update_signal, rateLimit=25, slot=self.update_plot
+        )
+
+        # Change layout of plots when the number of columns is changed in GUI
+        self.spinBox_N_columns.valueChanged.connect(lambda x: self.init_ui(x))
+
+    def init_plot_background(self, background_color: str) -> None:
+        """
+        Initialize plot settings based on the background color.
+
+        Args:
+            background_color (str): The background color ('white' or 'black').
+
+        This method sets the background and foreground colors for pyqtgraph.
+        If the background is dark ('black'), the foreground will be set to 'white',
+        and vice versa.
+        """
+        if background_color.lower() == "black":
+            pg.setConfigOption("background", "k")
+            pg.setConfigOption("foreground", "w")
+        elif background_color.lower() == "white":
+            pg.setConfigOption("background", "w")
+            pg.setConfigOption("foreground", "k")
+        else:
+            print(f"Warning: Unknown background color {background_color}. Using default settings.")
+
+    def init_ui(self, num_columns: int = 3) -> None:
+        """
+        Initialize the UI components, create plots and store their grid positions.
+
+        Args:
+            num_columns (int): Number of columns to wrap the layout.
+
+        This method initializes a dictionary `self.plots` to store the plot objects
+        along with their corresponding x and y signal names. It dynamically arranges
+        the plots in a grid layout based on the given number of columns and dynamically
+        stretches the last plots to fit the remaining space.
+        """
+        self.glw.clear()
+        self.plots = {}
+        self.grid_coordinates = []
+
+        num_plots = len(self.plot_data)
+
+        # Check if num_columns exceeds the number of plots
+        if num_columns > num_plots:
+            num_columns = num_plots
+            self.plot_settings["num_columns"] = num_columns  # Update the settings
+            print(
+                f"Warning: num_columns in the YAML file was greater than the number of plots. Resetting num_columns to {num_columns}."
+            )
+
+        num_rows = num_plots // num_columns
+        last_row_cols = num_plots % num_columns
+        remaining_space = num_columns - last_row_cols
+
+        for i, plot_config in enumerate(self.plot_data):
+            row, col = i // num_columns, i % num_columns
+            colspan = 1
+
+            if row == num_rows and remaining_space > 0:
+                if last_row_cols == 1:
+                    colspan = num_columns
+                else:
+                    colspan = remaining_space // last_row_cols + 1
+                    remaining_space -= colspan - 1
+                    last_row_cols -= 1
+
+            plot_name = plot_config.get("plot_name", "")
+            x_label = plot_config["x"].get("label", "")
+            y_label = plot_config["y"].get("label", "")
+
+            plot = self.glw.addPlot(row=row, col=col, colspan=colspan, title=plot_name)
+            plot.setLabel("bottom", x_label)
+            plot.setLabel("left", y_label)
+            plot.addLegend()
+
+            self.plots[plot_name] = plot
+            self.grid_coordinates.append((row, col))
+
+        self.init_curves()
+
+    def init_curves(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Initialize curve data and properties, and update table row labels.
+
+        This method initializes a nested dictionary `self.curves_data` to store
+        the curve objects for each x and y signal pair. It also updates the row labels
+        in `self.tableWidget_crosshair` to include the grid position for each y-value.
+        """
+        self.curves_data = {}
+        row_labels = []
+
+        for idx, plot_config in enumerate(self.plot_data):
+            plot_name = plot_config.get("plot_name", "")
+            plot = self.plots[plot_name]
+            plot.clear()
+
+            y_configs = plot_config["y"]["signals"]
+            colors_ys = Colors.golden_angle_color(
+                colormap=self.plot_settings["colormap"], num=len(y_configs)
+            )
+
+            curve_list = []
+            for i, (y_config, color) in enumerate(zip(y_configs, colors_ys)):
+                y_name = y_config["name"]
+                y_entries = y_config.get("entry", [y_name])
+
+                if not isinstance(y_entries, list):
+                    y_entries = [y_entries]
+
+                for y_entry in y_entries:
+                    user_color = self.user_colors.get((plot_name, y_name, y_entry), None)
+                    color_to_use = user_color if user_color else color
+
+                    pen_curve = mkPen(color=color_to_use, width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+                    brush_curve = mkBrush(color=color_to_use)
+
+                    curve_data = pg.PlotDataItem(
+                        symbolSize=5,
+                        symbolBrush=brush_curve,
+                        pen=pen_curve,
+                        skipFiniteCheck=True,
+                        name=f"{y_name} ({y_entry})",
+                    )
+
+                    curve_list.append((y_name, y_entry, curve_data))
+                    plot.addItem(curve_data)
+                    row_labels.append(f"{y_name} ({y_entry}) - {plot_name}")
+
+                    # Create a ColorButton and set its color
+                    color_btn = ColorButton()
+                    color_btn.setColor(color_to_use)
+                    color_btn.sigColorChanged.connect(
+                        lambda btn=color_btn, plot=plot_name, yname=y_name, yentry=y_entry, curve=curve_data: self.change_curve_color(
+                            btn, plot, yname, yentry, curve
+                        )
+                    )
+
+                    # Add the ColorButton as a QWidget to the table
+                    color_widget = QtWidgets.QWidget()
+                    layout = QtWidgets.QHBoxLayout()
+                    layout.addWidget(color_btn)
+                    layout.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+                    color_widget.setLayout(layout)
+
+                    row = len(row_labels) - 1  # The row index in the table
+                    self.tableWidget_crosshair.setCellWidget(row, 2, color_widget)
+
+            self.curves_data[plot_name] = curve_list
+
+        self.tableWidget_crosshair.setRowCount(len(row_labels))
+        self.tableWidget_crosshair.setVerticalHeaderLabels(row_labels)
+        self.hook_crosshair()
+
+    # def change_curve_color(self, btn, curve):
+    #     """Change the color of a curve."""
+    #     color = btn.color()
+    #     pen_curve = mkPen(color=color, width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+    #     brush_curve = mkBrush(color=color)
+    #     curve.setPen(pen_curve)
+    #     curve.setSymbolBrush(brush_curve)
+
+    def change_curve_color(self, btn, plot_name, y_name, y_entry, curve):
+        """
+        Change the color of a curve and update the corresponding ColorButton.
+
+        Args:
+            btn (ColorButton): The ColorButton that was clicked.
+            plot_name (str): The name of the plot where the curve belongs.
+            y_name (str): The name of the y signal.
+            y_entry (str): The entry of the y signal.
+            curve (PlotDataItem): The curve to be changed.
+        """
+        color = btn.color()
+        pen_curve = mkPen(color=color, width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+        brush_curve = mkBrush(color=color)
+        curve.setPen(pen_curve)
+        curve.setSymbolBrush(brush_curve)
+        self.user_colors[(plot_name, y_name, y_entry)] = color
+
+    def hook_crosshair(self):
+        """Attach crosshairs to each plot and connect them to the update_table method."""
+        self.crosshairs = {}
+        for plot_name, plot in self.plots.items():
+            crosshair = Crosshair(plot, precision=3)
+            crosshair.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(
+                lambda x, y, plot=plot: self.update_table(
+                    self.tableWidget_crosshair, x, y, column=0, plot=plot
+                )
+            )
+            crosshair.coordinatesClicked1D.connect(
+                lambda x, y, plot=plot: self.update_table(
+                    self.tableWidget_crosshair, x, y, column=1, plot=plot
+                )
+            )
+            self.crosshairs[plot_name] = crosshair
+
+    def update_table(
+        self, table_widget: QTableWidget, x: float, y_values: list, column: int, plot: pg.PlotItem
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Update the table with coordinates based on cursor movements and clicks.
+
+        Args:
+            table_widget (QTableWidget): The table to be updated.
+            x (float): The x-coordinate from the plot.
+            y_values (list): The y-coordinates from the plot.
+            column (int): The column in the table to be updated.
+            plot (PlotItem): The plot from which the coordinates are taken.
+
+        This method calculates the correct row in the table for each y-value
+        and updates the cell at (row, column) with the new x and y coordinates.
+        """
+        plot_name = [name for name, value in self.plots.items() if value == plot][0]
+
+        starting_row = 0
+        for plot_config in self.plot_data:
+            if plot_config.get("plot_name", "") == plot_name:
+                break
+            for y_config in plot_config.get("y", {}).get("signals", []):
+                y_entries = y_config.get("entry", [y_config.get("name", "")])
+                if not isinstance(y_entries, list):
+                    y_entries = [y_entries]
+                starting_row += len(y_entries)
+
+        for i, y in enumerate(y_values):
+            row = starting_row + i
+            table_widget.setItem(row, column, QTableWidgetItem(f"({x}, {y})"))
+            table_widget.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def update_plot(self) -> None:
+        """Update the plot data based on the stored data dictionary."""
+        for plot_name, curve_list in self.curves_data.items():
+            for y_name, y_entry, curve in curve_list:
+                x_config = next(
+                    (pc["x"] for pc in self.plot_data if pc.get("plot_name") == plot_name), {}
+                )
+                x_signal_config = x_config["signals"][0]
+                x_name = x_signal_config.get("name", "")
+                x_entry = x_signal_config.get("entry", x_name)
+
+                key = (x_name, x_entry, y_name, y_entry)
+                data_x = self.data.get(key, {}).get("x", [])
+                data_y = self.data.get(key, {}).get("y", [])
+
+                curve.setData(data_x, data_y)
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_scan_segment(self, msg, metadata) -> None:
+        """
+        Handle new scan segments and saves data to a dictionary.
+
+        Args:
+            msg (dict): Message received with scan data.
+            metadata (dict): Metadata of the scan.
+        """
+
+        current_scanID = msg.get("scanID", None)
+        if current_scanID is None:
+            return
+
+        if current_scanID != self.scanID:
+            self.scanID = current_scanID
+            self.data = {}
+            self.init_curves()
+
+        for plot_config in self.plot_data:
+            plot_name = plot_config.get("plot_name", "Unnamed Plot")
+            x_config = plot_config["x"]
+            x_signal_config = x_config["signals"][0]  # Assuming there's at least one signal for x
+
+            x_name = x_signal_config.get("name", "")
+            if not x_name:
+                raise ValueError(f"Name for x signal must be specified in plot: {plot_name}.")
+
+            x_entry_list = x_signal_config.get("entry", [])
+            if not x_entry_list:
+                x_entry_list = dev[x_name]._hints if hasattr(dev[x_name], "_hints") else [x_name]
+
+            if not isinstance(x_entry_list, list):
+                x_entry_list = [x_entry_list]
+
+            y_configs = plot_config["y"]["signals"]
+
+            for x_entry in x_entry_list:
+                for y_config in y_configs:
+                    y_name = y_config.get("name", "")
+                    if not y_name:
+                        raise ValueError(
+                            f"Name for y signal must be specified in plot: {plot_name}."
+                        )
+
+                    y_entry_list = y_config.get("entry", [])
+                    if not y_entry_list:
+                        y_entry_list = (
+                            dev[y_name]._hints if hasattr(dev[y_name], "_hints") else [y_name]
+                        )
+
+                    if not isinstance(y_entry_list, list):
+                        y_entry_list = [y_entry_list]
+
+                    for y_entry in y_entry_list:
+                        key = (x_name, x_entry, y_name, y_entry)
+
+                        data_x = msg["data"].get(x_name, {}).get(x_entry, {}).get("value", None)
+                        data_y = msg["data"].get(y_name, {}).get(y_entry, {}).get("value", None)
+
+                        if data_x is None:
+                            raise ValueError(
+                                f"Incorrect entry '{x_entry}' specified for x in plot: {plot_name}, x name: {x_name}"
+                            )
+
+                        if data_y is None:
+                            if hasattr(dev[y_name], "_hints"):
+                                raise ValueError(
+                                    f"Incorrect entry '{y_entry}' specified for y in plot: {plot_name}, y name: {y_name}"
+                                )
+                            else:
+                                raise ValueError(
+                                    f"No hints available for y in plot: {plot_name}, and name '{y_name}' did not work as entry"
+                                )
+
+                        if data_x is not None:
+                            self.data.setdefault(key, {}).setdefault("x", []).append(data_x)
+
+                        if data_y is not None:
+                            self.data.setdefault(key, {}).setdefault("y", []).append(data_y)
+
+        self.update_signal.emit()
+
+    def save_settings_to_yaml(self):
+        """Save the current settings to a .yaml file using a file dialog."""
+        options = QFileDialog.Options()
+        options |= QFileDialog.DontUseNativeDialog
+        file_path, _ = QFileDialog.getSaveFileName(
+            self, "Save Settings", "", "YAML Files (*.yaml);;All Files (*)", options=options
+        )
+
+        if file_path:
+            try:
+                if not file_path.endswith(".yaml"):
+                    file_path += ".yaml"
+
+                with open(file_path, "w") as file:
+                    yaml.dump(
+                        {"plot_settings": self.plot_settings, "plot_data": self.plot_data}, file
+                    )
+                print(f"Settings saved to {file_path}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"An error occurred while saving the settings to {file_path}: {e}")
+
+    def load_settings_from_yaml(self):
+        """Load settings from a .yaml file using a file dialog and update the current settings."""
+        options = QFileDialog.Options()
+        options |= QFileDialog.DontUseNativeDialog
+        file_path, _ = QFileDialog.getOpenFileName(
+            self, "Load Settings", "", "YAML Files (*.yaml);;All Files (*)", options=options
+        )
+
+        if file_path:
+            try:
+                with open(file_path, "r") as file:
+                    config = yaml.safe_load(file)
+
+                self.plot_settings = config.get("plot_settings", {})
+                self.plot_data = config.get("plot_data", {})
+                # Reinitialize the UI and plots
+                # TODO implement, change background works only before loading .ui file
+                # self.init_plot_background(self.plot_settings["background_color"])
+                self.init_ui(self.plot_settings["num_columns"])
+                self.init_curves()
+                print(f"Settings loaded from {file_path}")
+            except FileNotFoundError:
+                print(f"The file {file_path} was not found.")
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"An error occurred while loading the settings from {file_path}: {e}")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import yaml
+    import argparse
+
+    from bec_widgets import ctrl_c
+    from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Plotting App")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--config", "-c", help="Path to the .yaml configuration file", default="config_example.yaml"
+    )
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    try:
+        with open(args.config, "r") as file:
+            config = yaml.safe_load(file)
+
+            plot_settings = config.get("plot_settings", {})
+            plot_data = config.get("plot_data", {})
+
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        print(f"The file {args.config} was not found.")
+        exit(1)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"An error occurred while loading the config file: {e}")
+        exit(1)
+
+    # BECclient global variables
+    client = bec_dispatcher.client
+    client.start()
+
+    dev = client.device_manager.devices
+    scans = client.scans
+    queue = client.queue
+
+    app = QApplication([])
+    plotApp = PlotApp(plot_settings=plot_settings, plot_data=plot_data)
+
+    # Connecting signals from bec_dispatcher
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_slot(plotApp.on_scan_segment, MessageEndpoints.scan_segment())
+    ctrl_c.setup(app)
+
+    window = plotApp
+    window.show()
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/examples/extreme/extreme.ui

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<ui version="4.0">
+ <class>MultiWindow</class>
+ <widget class="QWidget" name="MultiWindow">
+  <property name="geometry">
+   <rect>
+    <x>0</x>
+    <y>0</y>
+    <width>1248</width>
+    <height>564</height>
+   </rect>
+  </property>
+  <property name="windowTitle">
+   <string>MultiWindow</string>
+  </property>
+  <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout">
+   <item>
+    <widget class="QSplitter" name="splitter">
+     <property name="orientation">
+      <enum>Qt::Horizontal</enum>
+     </property>
+     <widget class="GraphicsLayoutWidget" name="glw"/>
+     <widget class="QWidget" name="">
+      <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout_2">
+       <item row="1" column="0">
+        <spacer name="horizontalSpacer">
+         <property name="orientation">
+          <enum>Qt::Horizontal</enum>
+         </property>
+         <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+          <size>
+           <width>40</width>
+           <height>20</height>
+          </size>
+         </property>
+        </spacer>
+       </item>
+       <item row="2" column="0" colspan="3">
+        <widget class="QGroupBox" name="groupBox">
+         <property name="title">
+          <string>Cursor</string>
+         </property>
+         <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout">
+          <item row="0" column="0">
+           <widget class="QTableWidget" name="tableWidget_crosshair">
+            <column>
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>Moved</string>
+             </property>
+            </column>
+            <column>
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>Clicked</string>
+             </property>
+            </column>
+            <column>
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>Color</string>
+             </property>
+            </column>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+         </layout>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item row="1" column="1">
+        <widget class="QLabel" name="label">
+         <property name="text">
+          <string>Number of Columns:</string>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item row="1" column="2">
+        <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_N_columns">
+         <property name="minimum">
+          <number>1</number>
+         </property>
+         <property name="maximum">
+          <number>10</number>
+         </property>
+         <property name="value">
+          <number>3</number>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item row="0" column="1">
+        <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_load">
+         <property name="text">
+          <string>Load Config</string>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item row="0" column="2">
+        <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_save">
+         <property name="text">
+          <string>Save Config</string>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+      </layout>
+     </widget>
+    </widget>
+   </item>
+  </layout>
+ </widget>
+ <customwidgets>
+  <customwidget>
+   <class>GraphicsLayoutWidget</class>
+   <extends>QGraphicsView</extends>
+   <header>pyqtgraph.h</header>
+  </customwidget>
+ </customwidgets>
+ <resources/>
+ <connections/>
+</ui>

bec_widgets/examples/motor_movement/motor_controller.ui

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<ui version="4.0">
+ <class>Form</class>
+ <widget class="QWidget" name="Form">
+  <property name="geometry">
+   <rect>
+    <x>0</x>
+    <y>0</y>
+    <width>1129</width>
+    <height>550</height>
+   </rect>
+  </property>
+  <property name="windowTitle">
+   <string>Motor Controller</string>
+  </property>
+  <layout class="QHBoxLayout" name="horizontalLayout" stretch="8,5,8">
+   <item>
+    <widget class="GraphicsLayoutWidget" name="glw">
+     <property name="enabled">
+      <bool>true</bool>
+     </property>
+    </widget>
+   </item>
+   <item>
+    <widget class="QFrame" name="Controls">
+     <property name="minimumSize">
+      <size>
+       <width>221</width>
+       <height>471</height>
+      </size>
+     </property>
+     <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout_6">
+      <item>
+       <widget class="QGroupBox" name="motorSelection">
+        <property name="title">
+         <string>Motor Selection</string>
+        </property>
+        <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout_4">
+         <item row="2" column="0">
+          <widget class="QLabel" name="label_8">
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Motor Y</string>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+         <item row="1" column="1">
+          <widget class="QComboBox" name="comboBox_motor_x"/>
+         </item>
+         <item row="2" column="1">
+          <widget class="QComboBox" name="comboBox_motor_y"/>
+         </item>
+         <item row="1" column="0">
+          <widget class="QLabel" name="label_5">
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Motor X</string>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+         <item row="3" column="0" colspan="2">
+          <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_connecMotors">
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Connect Motors</string>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+        </layout>
+       </widget>
+      </item>
+      <item>
+       <spacer name="verticalSpacer_3">
+        <property name="orientation">
+         <enum>Qt::Vertical</enum>
+        </property>
+        <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+         <size>
+          <width>20</width>
+          <height>18</height>
+         </size>
+        </property>
+       </spacer>
+      </item>
+      <item>
+       <widget class="QGroupBox" name="motorControl">
+        <property name="title">
+         <string>Motor Relative</string>
+        </property>
+        <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout_5">
+         <item>
+          <widget class="QCheckBox" name="checkBox_enableArrows">
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Move with arrow keys</string>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+         <item>
+          <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout">
+           <property name="sizeConstraint">
+            <enum>QLayout::SetDefaultConstraint</enum>
+           </property>
+           <item row="1" column="2" alignment="Qt::AlignHCenter|Qt::AlignVCenter">
+            <widget class="QToolButton" name="toolButton_up">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>...</string>
+             </property>
+             <property name="arrowType">
+              <enum>Qt::UpArrow</enum>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="2" column="4">
+            <spacer name="horizontalSpacer_2">
+             <property name="orientation">
+              <enum>Qt::Horizontal</enum>
+             </property>
+             <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+              <size>
+               <width>40</width>
+               <height>20</height>
+              </size>
+             </property>
+            </spacer>
+           </item>
+           <item row="3" column="2" alignment="Qt::AlignHCenter|Qt::AlignVCenter">
+            <widget class="QToolButton" name="toolButton_down">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>...</string>
+             </property>
+             <property name="arrowType">
+              <enum>Qt::DownArrow</enum>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="2" column="1">
+            <widget class="QToolButton" name="toolButton_left">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>...</string>
+             </property>
+             <property name="arrowType">
+              <enum>Qt::LeftArrow</enum>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="0" column="2">
+            <spacer name="verticalSpacer">
+             <property name="orientation">
+              <enum>Qt::Vertical</enum>
+             </property>
+             <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+              <size>
+               <width>20</width>
+               <height>40</height>
+              </size>
+             </property>
+            </spacer>
+           </item>
+           <item row="2" column="3">
+            <widget class="QToolButton" name="toolButton_right">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>...</string>
+             </property>
+             <property name="arrowType">
+              <enum>Qt::RightArrow</enum>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="2" column="0">
+            <spacer name="horizontalSpacer">
+             <property name="orientation">
+              <enum>Qt::Horizontal</enum>
+             </property>
+             <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+              <size>
+               <width>40</width>
+               <height>20</height>
+              </size>
+             </property>
+            </spacer>
+           </item>
+           <item row="4" column="2">
+            <spacer name="verticalSpacer_2">
+             <property name="orientation">
+              <enum>Qt::Vertical</enum>
+             </property>
+             <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+              <size>
+               <width>20</width>
+               <height>40</height>
+              </size>
+             </property>
+            </spacer>
+           </item>
+           <item row="2" column="2">
+            <widget class="QDoubleSpinBox" name="spinBox_step">
+             <property name="minimum">
+              <double>0.100000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+             <property name="singleStep">
+              <double>0.100000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+             <property name="value">
+              <double>1.000000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+          </layout>
+         </item>
+        </layout>
+       </widget>
+      </item>
+      <item>
+       <spacer name="verticalSpacer_4">
+        <property name="orientation">
+         <enum>Qt::Vertical</enum>
+        </property>
+        <property name="sizeHint" stdset="0">
+         <size>
+          <width>20</width>
+          <height>13</height>
+         </size>
+        </property>
+       </spacer>
+      </item>
+      <item>
+       <widget class="QGroupBox" name="motorControl_absolute">
+        <property name="title">
+         <string>Move Absolute</string>
+        </property>
+        <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout">
+         <item>
+          <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout_3">
+           <item row="0" column="1">
+            <widget class="QLabel" name="label_6">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>X</string>
+             </property>
+             <property name="alignment">
+              <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="0" column="2">
+            <widget class="QLabel" name="label_7">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>Y</string>
+             </property>
+             <property name="alignment">
+              <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="1" column="0">
+            <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_go_absolute">
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>Go</string>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="1" column="1">
+            <widget class="QDoubleSpinBox" name="spinBox_absolute_x">
+             <property name="minimum">
+              <double>-500.000000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+             <property name="maximum">
+              <double>500.000000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+             <property name="singleStep">
+              <double>0.100000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+           <item row="1" column="2">
+            <widget class="QDoubleSpinBox" name="spinBox_absolute_y">
+             <property name="minimum">
+              <double>-500.000000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+             <property name="maximum">
+              <double>500.000000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+             <property name="singleStep">
+              <double>0.100000000000000</double>
+             </property>
+            </widget>
+           </item>
+          </layout>
+         </item>
+         <item>
+          <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_stop">
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Stop Movement</string>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+        </layout>
+       </widget>
+      </item>
+     </layout>
+    </widget>
+   </item>
+   <item>
+    <widget class="QTabWidget" name="tabWidget_tables">
+     <property name="enabled">
+      <bool>true</bool>
+     </property>
+     <property name="currentIndex">
+      <number>0</number>
+     </property>
+     <widget class="QWidget" name="tab_coordinates">
+      <attribute name="title">
+       <string>Coordinates</string>
+      </attribute>
+      <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout_3">
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QTableWidget" name="tableWidget_coordinates">
+         <property name="selectionMode">
+          <enum>QAbstractItemView::MultiSelection</enum>
+         </property>
+         <property name="selectionBehavior">
+          <enum>QAbstractItemView::SelectRows</enum>
+         </property>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>Tag</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>Show</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>X</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>Y</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>Move</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+      </layout>
+     </widget>
+     <widget class="QWidget" name="tab_settings">
+      <attribute name="title">
+       <string>Settings</string>
+      </attribute>
+      <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout_4">
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QGroupBox" name="motorLimits">
+         <property name="title">
+          <string>Motor Limits</string>
+         </property>
+         <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout_2">
+          <item row="3" column="1">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_y_min">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>-1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>-100</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="2" column="1">
+           <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_updateLimits">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Update</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="2" column="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_x_max">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>-1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>100</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="0" column="1">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_Y_max">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>+ Y</string>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="1" column="1">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_y_max">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>-1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>100</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="2" column="0">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_x_min">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>-1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>-100</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="4" column="1">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_Y_min">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>- Y</string>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="1" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_X_min">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>- X</string>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="1" column="2">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_X_max">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>+ X</string>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+         </layout>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QGroupBox" name="groupBox_2">
+         <property name="title">
+          <string>Motor Config</string>
+         </property>
+         <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout_5">
+          <item row="3" column="1">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_3">
+            <property name="enabled">
+             <bool>false</bool>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="3" column="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_6">
+            <property name="enabled">
+             <bool>false</bool>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="0" column="1">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_9">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>X</string>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="1" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Speed</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="1" column="1">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_speed_x">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="2" column="1">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_update_frequency_x">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>500</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="1" column="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_speed_y">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="0" column="2">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_10">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Y</string>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="5" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_15">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Max Points</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="6" column="1" colspan="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_num_dim_points">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>10</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>1000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="singleStep">
+             <number>10</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>100</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="2" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_2">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Update Frequency</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="4" column="2">
+           <widget class="QDoubleSpinBox" name="doubleSpinBox_2">
+            <property name="enabled">
+             <bool>false</bool>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="4" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_3">
+            <property name="enabled">
+             <bool>false</bool>
+            </property>
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Tolerance</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="4" column="1">
+           <widget class="QDoubleSpinBox" name="doubleSpinBox">
+            <property name="enabled">
+             <bool>false</bool>
+            </property>
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="2" column="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_update_frequency_y">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>500</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="0" column="0">
+           <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_update_config">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Update</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="3" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_4">
+            <property name="enabled">
+             <bool>false</bool>
+            </property>
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Decimal Precision</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="6" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_16">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>N dim</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="5" column="1" colspan="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_max_points">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>100</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>10000</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="singleStep">
+             <number>100</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>5000</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="7" column="0">
+           <widget class="QLabel" name="label_11">
+            <property name="text">
+             <string>Scatter Size</string>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item row="7" column="1" colspan="2">
+           <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_scatter_size">
+            <property name="alignment">
+             <set>Qt::AlignCenter</set>
+            </property>
+            <property name="minimum">
+             <number>1</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <number>15</number>
+            </property>
+            <property name="value">
+             <number>5</number>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+         </layout>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+      </layout>
+     </widget>
+     <widget class="QWidget" name="tab_queue">
+      <attribute name="title">
+       <string>Queue</string>
+      </attribute>
+      <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout_2">
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_5">
+         <property name="enabled">
+          <bool>false</bool>
+         </property>
+         <property name="text">
+          <string>Reset Queue</string>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QTableWidget" name="tableWidget_2">
+         <property name="enabled">
+          <bool>false</bool>
+         </property>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>queueID</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>scanID</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>is_scan</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>type</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>scan_number</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>IQ status</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+      </layout>
+     </widget>
+    </widget>
+   </item>
+  </layout>
+ </widget>
+ <customwidgets>
+  <customwidget>
+   <class>GraphicsLayoutWidget</class>
+   <extends>QGraphicsView</extends>
+   <header>pyqtgraph.h</header>
+  </customwidget>
+ </customwidgets>
+ <resources/>
+ <connections/>
+</ui>

bec_widgets/examples/motor_movement/motor_example.py

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+import os
+
+import numpy as np
+from enum import Enum
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5 import QtGui
+from PyQt5.QtCore import QThread, pyqtSlot
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSignal, Qt
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QWidget
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtWidgets, uic
+
+from PyQt5.QtGui import QKeySequence
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QShortcut
+
+from bec_lib.core import MessageEndpoints, BECMessage
+
+
+# TODO - General features
+#  - setting motor acceleration
+#  - updating motor precision
+#  - put motor status (moving, stopped, etc)
+#  - add spinBox for motor scatter size
+#  - add mouse interactions with the plot -> click to select coordinates, double click to move?
+#  - adjust right click actions
+#  - implement logic to check if motor actually has limits
+
+
+class MotorApp(QWidget):
+    coordinates_updated = pyqtSignal(float, float)
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__()
+        current_path = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+        uic.loadUi(os.path.join(current_path, "motor_controller.ui"), self)
+
+        # Motor Control Thread
+        self.motor_thread = MotorControl()
+
+        self.motor_x, self.motor_y = None, None
+        self.limit_x, self.limit_y = None, None
+
+        # Coordinates tracking
+        self.motor_positions = np.array([])
+        self.max_points = 5000  # Maximum number of points to keep
+        self.num_dim_points = 15  # Number of points to dim gradually
+        self.scatter_size = 5
+
+        # QThread for motor movement + signals
+        self.motor_thread.motors_loaded.connect(self.get_available_motors)
+        self.motor_thread.motors_selected.connect(self.get_selected_motors)
+        self.motor_thread.limits_retrieved.connect(self.update_limits)
+        self.motor_thread.speed_retrieved.connect(self.update_speed)
+        self.motor_thread.update_frequency_retrieved.connect(self.update_update_frequency)
+
+        # UI
+        self.init_ui()
+        self.tag_N = 1  # position label for saved coordinates
+
+        # Get all motors available
+        self.motor_thread.retrieve_all_motors()
+
+    def connect_motor(self, motor_x_name: str, motor_y_name: str):
+        self.motor_thread.connect_motors(motor_x_name, motor_y_name)
+        self.motor_thread.retrieve_motor_limits(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+        self.motor_thread.retrieve_motor_speed(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+        self.motor_thread.retrieve_motor_update_frequency(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+        self.init_motor_map()
+
+        self.motorControl.setEnabled(True)
+        self.motorControl_absolute.setEnabled(True)
+        self.tabWidget_tables.setTabEnabled(1, True)
+
+        self.generate_table_coordinate(
+            self.tableWidget_coordinates,
+            self.motor_thread.retrieve_coordinates(),
+            tag=f"{motor_x_name},{motor_y_name}",
+            precision=0,
+        )
+
+    @pyqtSlot(object, object)
+    def get_selected_motors(self, motor_x, motor_y):
+        self.motor_x, self.motor_y = motor_x, motor_y
+
+    @pyqtSlot(list, list)
+    def get_available_motors(self, motors_x, motors_y):
+        self.comboBox_motor_x.addItems(motors_x)
+        self.comboBox_motor_y.addItems(motors_y)
+
+    @pyqtSlot(list, list)
+    def update_limits(self, x_limits: list, y_limits: list) -> None:
+        self.limit_x = x_limits
+        self.limit_y = y_limits
+        self.spinBox_x_min.setValue(self.limit_x[0])
+        self.spinBox_x_max.setValue(self.limit_x[1])
+        self.spinBox_y_min.setValue(self.limit_y[0])
+        self.spinBox_y_max.setValue(self.limit_y[1])
+
+        for spinBox in (
+            self.spinBox_x_min,
+            self.spinBox_x_max,
+            self.spinBox_y_min,
+            self.spinBox_y_max,
+        ):
+            spinBox.setStyleSheet("")
+
+        # TODO - names can be get from MotorController
+        self.label_Y_max.setText(f"+ ({self.motor_y.name})")
+        self.label_Y_min.setText(f"- ({self.motor_y.name})")
+        self.label_X_max.setText(f"+ ({self.motor_x.name})")
+        self.label_X_min.setText(f"- ({self.motor_x.name})")
+
+        self.init_motor_map()  # reinitialize the map with the new limits
+
+    @pyqtSlot(int, int)
+    def update_speed(self, speed_x, speed_y):
+        self.spinBox_speed_x.setValue(speed_x)
+        self.spinBox_speed_y.setValue(speed_y)
+        for spinBox in (self.spinBox_speed_x, self.spinBox_speed_y):
+            spinBox.setStyleSheet("")
+
+    @pyqtSlot(int, int)
+    def update_update_frequency(self, update_frequency_x, update_frequency_y):
+        self.spinBox_update_frequency_x.setValue(update_frequency_x)
+        self.spinBox_update_frequency_y.setValue(update_frequency_y)
+        for spinBox in (self.spinBox_update_frequency_x, self.spinBox_update_frequency_y):
+            spinBox.setStyleSheet("")
+
+    @pyqtSlot()
+    def enable_motor_control(self):
+        self.motorControl.setEnabled(True)
+
+    def enable_motor_controls(self, disable: bool) -> None:
+        self.motorControl.setEnabled(disable)
+        self.motorSelection.setEnabled(disable)
+
+        # Disable or enable all controls within the motorControl_absolute group box
+        for widget in self.motorControl_absolute.findChildren(QtWidgets.QWidget):
+            widget.setEnabled(disable)
+
+        # Enable the pushButton_stop if the motor is moving
+        self.pushButton_stop.setEnabled(not disable)
+
+    def move_motor_absolute(self, x: float, y: float) -> None:
+        self.enable_motor_controls(False)
+        target_coordinates = (x, y)
+        self.motor_thread.move_to_coordinates(target_coordinates)
+
+    def move_motor_relative(self, motor, value: float) -> None:
+        self.enable_motor_controls(False)
+        self.motor_thread.move_relative(motor, value)
+
+    def update_plot_setting(self, max_points, num_dim_points, scatter_size):
+        self.max_points = max_points
+        self.num_dim_points = num_dim_points
+        self.scatter_size = scatter_size
+
+        for spinBox in (
+            self.spinBox_max_points,
+            self.spinBox_num_dim_points,
+            self.spinBox_scatter_size,
+        ):
+            spinBox.setStyleSheet("")
+
+    def init_ui(self) -> None:
+        """Setup all ui elements"""
+        # TODO can be separated to multiple functions
+
+        ##########################
+        # 2D Plot
+        ##########################
+
+        self.label_coorditanes = self.glw.addLabel(f"Motor position: (X, Y)", row=0, col=0)
+        self.plot_map = self.glw.addPlot(row=1, col=0)
+        self.limit_map = pg.ImageItem()
+        self.plot_map.addItem(self.limit_map)
+        self.motor_map = pg.ScatterPlotItem(
+            size=self.scatter_size, pen=pg.mkPen(None), brush=pg.mkBrush(255, 255, 255, 255)
+        )
+        self.plot_map.addItem(self.motor_map)
+        self.plot_map.showGrid(x=True, y=True)
+
+        ##########################
+        # Motor General setting
+        ##########################
+
+        # TODO make function to update precision
+        self.precision = 2  # self.spinBox_precision.value()  # Define the decimal precision
+
+        ##########################
+        # Motor movements signals
+        ##########################
+
+        self.toolButton_right.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.move_motor_relative(self.motor_x, self.spinBox_step.value())
+        )
+        self.toolButton_left.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.move_motor_relative(self.motor_x, -self.spinBox_step.value())
+        )
+        self.toolButton_up.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.move_motor_relative(self.motor_y, self.spinBox_step.value())
+        )
+        self.toolButton_down.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.move_motor_relative(self.motor_y, -self.spinBox_step.value())
+        )
+
+        # Switch between key shortcuts active
+        self.checkBox_enableArrows.stateChanged.connect(self.update_arrow_key_shortcuts)
+        self.update_arrow_key_shortcuts()
+
+        # Move to absolute coordinates
+        self.pushButton_go_absolute.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.move_motor_absolute(
+                self.spinBox_absolute_x.value(), self.spinBox_absolute_y.value()
+            )
+        )
+        self.pushButton_go_absolute.clicked.connect(self.save_absolute_coordinates)
+        self.pushButton_go_absolute.setShortcut("Ctrl+G")
+        self.pushButton_go_absolute.setToolTip("Ctrl+G")
+
+        self.motor_thread.move_finished.connect(lambda: self.enable_motor_controls(True))
+
+        # Stop Button
+        self.pushButton_stop.clicked.connect(self.motor_thread.stop_movement)
+
+        ##########################
+        # Motor Configs
+        ##########################
+
+        # SpinBoxes - Motor Limits #TODO make spinboxes own limits updated, currently is [-1000, 1000]
+
+        # SpinBoxes change color to yellow before updated, limits are updated with update button
+        self.spinBox_x_min.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_x_min))
+        self.spinBox_x_max.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_x_max))
+        self.spinBox_y_min.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_y_min))
+        self.spinBox_y_max.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_y_max))
+
+        # SpinBoxes - Motor Speed
+        self.spinBox_speed_x.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_speed_x))
+        self.spinBox_speed_y.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_speed_y))
+
+        # SpinBoxes - Motor Update Frequency
+        self.spinBox_update_frequency_x.valueChanged.connect(
+            lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_update_frequency_x)
+        )
+        self.spinBox_update_frequency_y.valueChanged.connect(
+            lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_update_frequency_y)
+        )
+
+        # SpinBoxes - Max Points and N Dim Points
+        self.spinBox_max_points.valueChanged.connect(
+            lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_max_points)
+        )
+        self.spinBox_num_dim_points.valueChanged.connect(
+            lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_num_dim_points)
+        )
+        self.spinBox_scatter_size.valueChanged.connect(
+            lambda: self.param_changed(self.spinBox_scatter_size)
+        )
+
+        # Config updates
+        self.pushButton_updateLimits.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.update_all_motor_limits(
+                x_limit=[self.spinBox_x_min.value(), self.spinBox_x_max.value()],
+                y_limit=[self.spinBox_y_min.value(), self.spinBox_y_max.value()],
+            )
+        )
+
+        self.pushButton_update_config.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.update_plot_setting(
+                max_points=self.spinBox_max_points.value(),
+                num_dim_points=self.spinBox_num_dim_points.value(),
+                scatter_size=self.spinBox_scatter_size.value(),
+            )
+        )
+
+        self.pushButton_update_config.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.update_all_config(
+                speed=[self.spinBox_speed_x.value(), self.spinBox_speed_y.value()],
+                update_frequency=[
+                    self.spinBox_update_frequency_x.value(),
+                    self.spinBox_update_frequency_y.value(),
+                ],
+            )
+        )
+
+        # TODO map with floats as well -> or decide system for higher precision
+        self.motor_thread.coordinates_updated.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.update_image_map(round(x, self.precision), round(y, self.precision))
+        )
+
+        # Motor connections
+        self.pushButton_connecMotors.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.connect_motor(
+                self.comboBox_motor_x.currentText(), self.comboBox_motor_y.currentText()
+            )
+        )
+
+        # Check if there are any motors connected
+        if self.motor_x or self.motor_y is None:
+            self.motorControl.setEnabled(False)
+            self.motorControl_absolute.setEnabled(False)
+            self.tabWidget_tables.setTabEnabled(1, False)
+
+        # Keyboard shortcuts
+        delete_shortcut = QShortcut(QKeySequence("Delete"), self)
+        backspace_shortcut = QShortcut(QKeySequence("Backspace"), self)
+        delete_shortcut.activated.connect(self.delete_selected_row)
+        backspace_shortcut.activated.connect(self.delete_selected_row)
+
+    def init_motor_map(self):
+        # Get motor limits
+        limit_x_min, limit_x_max = self.motor_thread.get_motor_limits(self.motor_x)
+        limit_y_min, limit_y_max = self.motor_thread.get_motor_limits(self.motor_y)
+
+        self.offset_x = limit_x_min
+        self.offset_y = limit_y_min
+
+        # Define the size of the image map based on the motor's limits
+        map_width = limit_x_max - limit_x_min + 1
+        map_height = limit_y_max - limit_y_min + 1
+
+        # Create an empty image map
+        self.background_value = 15
+        self.limit_map_data = np.full(
+            (map_width, map_height), self.background_value, dtype=np.float32
+        )
+        self.limit_map.setImage(self.limit_map_data)
+
+        # Set the initial position on the map
+        init_pos = self.motor_thread.retrieve_coordinates()
+        self.motor_positions = np.array([init_pos])
+        self.brushes = [pg.mkBrush(255, 255, 255, 255)]
+
+        self.motor_map.setData(pos=self.motor_positions, brush=self.brushes)
+
+        # Translate and scale the image item to match the motor coordinates
+        self.tr = QtGui.QTransform()
+        self.tr.translate(limit_x_min, limit_y_min)
+        self.limit_map.setTransform(self.tr)
+
+    def update_image_map(self, x, y):
+        # Update label
+        self.label_coorditanes.setText(f"Motor position: ({x}, {y})")
+
+        # Add new point with full brightness
+        new_pos = np.array([x, y])
+        self.motor_positions = np.vstack((self.motor_positions, new_pos))
+
+        # If the number of points exceeds max_points, delete the oldest points
+        if len(self.motor_positions) > self.max_points:
+            self.motor_positions = self.motor_positions[-self.max_points :]
+
+        # Determine brushes based on position in the array
+        self.brushes = [pg.mkBrush(50, 50, 50, 255)] * len(self.motor_positions)
+
+        # Calculate the decrement step based on self.num_dim_points
+        decrement_step = (255 - 50) / self.num_dim_points
+
+        for i in range(1, min(self.num_dim_points + 1, len(self.motor_positions) + 1)):
+            brightness = max(50, 255 - decrement_step * (i - 1))
+            self.brushes[-i] = pg.mkBrush(brightness, brightness, brightness, 255)
+
+        self.brushes[-1] = pg.mkBrush(255, 255, 255, 255)  # Newest point is always full brightness
+
+        self.motor_map.setData(pos=self.motor_positions, brush=self.brushes, size=self.scatter_size)
+
+    def update_all_motor_limits(self, x_limit: list = None, y_limit: list = None) -> None:
+        self.motor_thread.update_all_motor_limits(x_limit=x_limit, y_limit=y_limit)
+
+    def update_all_config(self, speed: list = None, update_frequency: list = None) -> None:
+        # TODO now only speed and update frequency
+        self.motor_thread.update_all_config(speed=speed, update_frequency=update_frequency)
+
+    def update_arrow_key_shortcuts(self):
+        if self.checkBox_enableArrows.isChecked():
+            # Set the arrow key shortcuts for motor movement
+            self.toolButton_right.setShortcut(Qt.Key_Right)
+            self.toolButton_left.setShortcut(Qt.Key_Left)
+            self.toolButton_up.setShortcut(Qt.Key_Up)
+            self.toolButton_down.setShortcut(Qt.Key_Down)
+        else:
+            # Clear the shortcuts
+            self.toolButton_right.setShortcut("")
+            self.toolButton_left.setShortcut("")
+            self.toolButton_up.setShortcut("")
+            self.toolButton_down.setShortcut("")
+
+    def generate_table_coordinate(
+        self, table: QtWidgets.QTableWidget, coordinates: tuple, tag: str = None, precision: int = 0
+    ) -> None:
+        current_row_count = table.rowCount()
+
+        table.setRowCount(current_row_count + 1)
+
+        checkBox = QtWidgets.QCheckBox()
+        checkBox.setChecked(True)
+        button = QtWidgets.QPushButton("Go")
+
+        table.setItem(current_row_count, 0, QtWidgets.QTableWidgetItem(str(tag)))
+        table.setCellWidget(current_row_count, 1, checkBox)
+        table.setItem(
+            current_row_count, 2, QtWidgets.QTableWidgetItem(str(f"{coordinates[0]:.{precision}f}"))
+        )
+        table.setItem(
+            current_row_count, 3, QtWidgets.QTableWidgetItem(str(f"{coordinates[1]:.{precision}f}"))
+        )
+        table.setCellWidget(current_row_count, 4, button)
+
+        # hook signals of table
+        button.clicked.connect(
+            lambda: self.move_motor_absolute(
+                float(table.item(current_row_count, 2).text()),
+                float(table.item(current_row_count, 3).text()),
+            )
+        )
+        table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def delete_selected_row(self):
+        selected_rows = self.tableWidget_coordinates.selectionModel().selectedRows()
+
+        # If you allow multiple selections, you may want to loop through all selected rows
+        for row in reversed(selected_rows):  # Reverse to delete from the end
+            self.tableWidget_coordinates.removeRow(row.row())
+
+    def save_absolute_coordinates(self):
+        self.generate_table_coordinate(
+            self.tableWidget_coordinates,
+            (self.spinBox_absolute_x.value(), self.spinBox_absolute_y.value()),
+            tag=f"Pos {self.tag_N}",
+            precision=0,
+        )
+
+        self.tag_N += 1
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def param_changed(ui_element):
+        ui_element.setStyleSheet("background-color: #FFA700;")
+
+
+class MotorActions(Enum):
+    MOVE_TO_COORDINATES = "move_to_coordinates"
+    MOVE_RELATIVE = "move_relative"
+
+
+class MotorControl(QThread):
+    coordinates_updated = pyqtSignal(float, float)  # Signal to emit current coordinates
+    limits_retrieved = pyqtSignal(list, list)  # Signal to emit current limits
+    speed_retrieved = pyqtSignal(int, int)  # Signal to emit current speed
+    update_frequency_retrieved = pyqtSignal(int, int)  # Signal to emit current update frequency
+    move_finished = pyqtSignal()  # Signal to emit when the move is finished
+    motors_loaded = pyqtSignal(list, list)  # Signal to emit when the motors are loaded
+    motors_selected = pyqtSignal(object, object)  # Signal to emit when the motors are selected
+    # progress_updated = pyqtSignal(int)  #TODO  Signal to emit progress percentage
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        parent=None,
+    ):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+
+        self.action = None
+        self._initialize_motor()
+
+    def motor_by_string(self, motor_x_name: str, motor_y_name: str) -> tuple:
+        motor_x_index = self.all_motors_names.index(motor_x_name)
+        motor_y_index = self.all_motors_names.index(motor_y_name)
+
+        motor_x = self.all_motors[motor_x_index]
+        motor_y = self.all_motors[motor_y_index]
+        return motor_x, motor_y
+
+    def connect_motors(self, motor_x_name: str, motor_y_name: str) -> None:
+        self.motor_x, self.motor_y = self.motor_by_string(motor_x_name, motor_y_name)
+
+        (self.current_x, self.current_y) = self.get_coordinates()
+
+        if self.motors_consumer is not None:
+            self.motors_consumer.shutdown()
+
+        self.motors_consumer = client.connector.consumer(
+            topics=[
+                MessageEndpoints.device_readback(self.motor_x.name),
+                MessageEndpoints.device_readback(self.motor_y.name),
+            ],
+            cb=self._device_status_callback_motors,
+            parent=self,
+        )
+
+        self.motors_consumer.start()
+
+        self.motors_selected.emit(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+
+    def get_all_motors(self) -> list:
+        all_motors = client.device_manager.devices.acquisition_group("motor")
+        return all_motors
+
+    def get_all_motors_names(self) -> list:
+        all_motors = client.device_manager.devices.acquisition_group("motor")
+        all_motors_names = [motor.name for motor in all_motors]
+        return all_motors_names
+
+    def retrieve_all_motors(self):
+        self.all_motors = self.get_all_motors()
+        self.all_motors_names = self.get_all_motors_names()
+        self.motors_loaded.emit(self.all_motors_names, self.all_motors_names)
+
+        return self.all_motors, self.all_motors_names
+
+    def get_coordinates(self) -> tuple:
+        """Get current motor position"""
+        x = self.motor_x.read(cached=True)["value"]
+        y = self.motor_y.read(cached=True)["value"]
+        return x, y
+
+    def retrieve_coordinates(self) -> tuple:
+        """Get current motor position for export to main app"""
+        return self.current_x, self.current_y
+
+    def get_motor_limits(self, motor) -> list:
+        """Get the limits of a motor"""
+        return motor.limits
+
+    def get_motor_config(self, motor) -> dict:
+        """Get the configuration of a motor"""  # TODO at this moment just for speed and update_frequency
+        return motor.get_device_config()
+
+    def update_all_config(self, speed: list = None, update_frequency: list = None) -> None:
+        # TODO now only speed and update frequency
+        if speed is not None:
+            self.motor_x.set_device_config({"speed": speed[0]})
+            self.motor_y.set_device_config({"speed": speed[1]})
+
+        if update_frequency is not None:
+            self.motor_x.set_device_config({"update_frequency": update_frequency[0]})
+            self.motor_y.set_device_config({"update_frequency": update_frequency[1]})
+
+        self.retrieve_motor_speed(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+        self.retrieve_motor_update_frequency(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+
+    def retrieve_motor_speed(
+        self, motor_x, motor_y
+    ) -> None:  # TODO can be migrated to some general config function
+        """Get the speed of a motor"""
+        speed_x = motor_x.get_device_config()["speed"]
+        speed_y = motor_y.get_device_config()["speed"]
+        self.speed_retrieved.emit(int(speed_x), int(speed_y))
+
+    def retrieve_motor_update_frequency(
+        self, motor_x, motor_y
+    ) -> None:  # TODO can be migrated to some general config function
+        """Get the speed of a motor"""
+        update_frequency_x = motor_x.get_device_config()["update_frequency"]
+        update_frequency_y = motor_y.get_device_config()["update_frequency"]
+        self.update_frequency_retrieved.emit(int(update_frequency_x), int(update_frequency_y))
+
+    def retrieve_motor_limits(self, motor_x, motor_y):
+        limit_x = self.get_motor_limits(motor_x)
+        limit_y = self.get_motor_limits(motor_y)
+        self.limits_retrieved.emit(limit_x, limit_y)
+
+    def update_motor_limits(self, motor, low_limit=None, high_limit=None) -> None:
+        current_low_limit, current_high_limit = self.get_motor_limits(motor)
+
+        # Check if the low limit has changed and is not None
+        if low_limit is not None and low_limit != current_low_limit:
+            motor.low_limit = low_limit
+
+        # Check if the high limit has changed and is not None
+        if high_limit is not None and high_limit != current_high_limit:
+            motor.high_limit = high_limit
+
+    def update_all_motor_limits(self, x_limit: list = None, y_limit: list = None) -> None:
+        current_position = self.get_coordinates()
+
+        if x_limit is not None:
+            if current_position[0] < x_limit[0] or current_position[0] > x_limit[1]:
+                raise ValueError("Current motor position is outside the new limits (X)")
+            else:
+                self.update_motor_limits(self.motor_x, low_limit=x_limit[0], high_limit=x_limit[1])
+
+        if y_limit is not None:
+            if current_position[1] < y_limit[0] or current_position[1] > y_limit[1]:
+                raise ValueError("Current motor position is outside the new limits (Y)")
+            else:
+                self.update_motor_limits(self.motor_y, low_limit=y_limit[0], high_limit=y_limit[1])
+
+        self.retrieve_motor_limits(self.motor_x, self.motor_y)
+
+    def move_to_coordinates(self, target_coordinates: tuple):
+        self.action = MotorActions.MOVE_TO_COORDINATES
+        self.target_coordinates = target_coordinates
+        self.start()
+
+    def move_relative(self, motor, value: float):
+        self.action = MotorActions.MOVE_RELATIVE
+        self.motor = motor
+        self.value = value
+        self.start()
+
+    def run(self):
+        if self.action == MotorActions.MOVE_TO_COORDINATES:
+            self._move_motor_coordinate()
+        elif self.action == MotorActions.MOVE_RELATIVE:
+            self._move_motor_relative(self.motor, self.value)
+
+    def set_target_coordinates(self, target_coordinates: tuple) -> None:
+        self.target_coordinates = target_coordinates
+
+    def _initialize_motor(self) -> None:
+        self.motor_x, self.motor_y = None, None
+        self.current_x, self.current_y = None, None
+
+        self.motors_consumer = None
+
+        # Get all available motors in the client
+        self.all_motors = self.get_all_motors()
+        self.all_motors_names = self.get_all_motors_names()
+        self.retrieve_all_motors()  # send motor list to GUI
+
+        self.target_coordinates = None
+
+    def _move_motor_coordinate(self) -> None:
+        """Move the motor to the specified coordinates"""
+        status = scans.mv(
+            self.motor_x,
+            self.target_coordinates[0],
+            self.motor_y,
+            self.target_coordinates[1],
+            relative=False,
+        )
+
+        status.wait()
+        self.move_finished.emit()
+
+    def _move_motor_relative(self, motor, value: float) -> None:
+        status = scans.mv(motor, value, relative=True)
+
+        status.wait()
+        self.move_finished.emit()
+
+    def stop_movement(self):
+        queue.request_scan_abortion()
+        queue.request_queue_reset()
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _device_status_callback_motors(msg, *, parent, **_kwargs) -> None:
+        deviceMSG = BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg.value)
+        if parent.motor_x.name in deviceMSG.content["signals"]:
+            parent.current_x = deviceMSG.content["signals"][parent.motor_x.name]["value"]
+        elif parent.motor_y.name in deviceMSG.content["signals"]:
+            parent.current_y = deviceMSG.content["signals"][parent.motor_y.name]["value"]
+        parent.coordinates_updated.emit(parent.current_x, parent.current_y)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    from bec_lib import BECClient
+
+    # from bec_lib.core import ServiceConfig,RedisConnector
+
+    client = BECClient()
+    # client.initialize(config=ServiceConfig(config_path="test_config.yaml"))
+
+    # Client initialization - by dispatcher
+    # client = bec_dispatcher.client
+    client.start()
+    dev = client.device_manager.devices
+    scans = client.scans
+    queue = client.queue
+
+    app = QApplication([])
+    window = MotorApp()
+    window.show()
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/examples/oneplot/config_gaussworker.yaml

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+x_value: "samx"
+y_values: ["gauss_bpm", "gauss_adc1", "gauss_adc2"]
+dap_worker: "gaussian_fit_worker_3"

bec_widgets/examples/oneplot/config_noworker.yaml

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+x_value: "samx"
+y_values: ["gauss_bpm", "gauss_adc1", "gauss_adc2"]
+dap_worker: None

bec_widgets/examples/oneplot/oneplot.py

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+import os
+
+import PyQt5.QtWidgets
+import numpy as np
+
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSignal, pyqtSlot
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QWidget
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QTableWidgetItem
+from pyqtgraph import mkBrush, mkPen
+from pyqtgraph import mkBrush, mkColor, mkPen
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtCore, uic
+
+from bec_widgets.qt_utils import Crosshair
+from bec_lib.core import MessageEndpoints
+
+# TODO implement:
+#   - implement scanID database for visualizing previous scans
+#   - multiple signals for different monitors
+#   - change how dap is handled in bec_dispatcher to handle more workers
+
+
+class PlotApp(QWidget):
+    """
+    Main class for the PlotApp used to plot two signals from the BEC.
+
+    Attributes:
+        update_signal (pyqtSignal): Signal to trigger plot updates.
+        update_dap_signal (pyqtSignal): Signal to trigger DAP updates.
+
+    Args:
+        x_value (str): The x device/signal for plotting.
+        y_values (list of str): List of y device/signals for plotting.
+        dap_worker (str, optional): DAP process to specify. Set to None to disable.
+        parent (QWidget, optional): Parent widget.
+    """
+
+    update_signal = pyqtSignal()
+    update_dap_signal = pyqtSignal()
+
+    def __init__(self, x_value, y_values, dap_worker=None, parent=None):
+        super(PlotApp, self).__init__(parent)
+        current_path = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+        uic.loadUi(os.path.join(current_path, "oneplot.ui"), self)
+
+        self.x_value = x_value
+        self.y_values = y_values
+        self.dap_worker = dap_worker
+
+        self.scanID = None
+        self.data_x = []
+        self.data_y = []
+
+        self.dap_x = np.array([])
+        self.dap_y = np.array([])
+
+        self.fit = None
+
+        self.init_ui()
+        self.init_curves()
+        self.hook_crosshair()
+
+        self.proxy_update_plot = pg.SignalProxy(
+            self.update_signal, rateLimit=25, slot=self.update_plot
+        )
+        self.proxy_update_fit = pg.SignalProxy(
+            self.update_dap_signal, rateLimit=25, slot=self.update_fit_table
+        )
+
+    def init_ui(self) -> None:
+        """Initialize the UI components."""
+        self.plot = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.glw.addItem(self.plot)
+        self.plot.setLabel("bottom", self.x_value)
+        self.plot.setLabel("left", ", ".join(self.y_values))
+        self.plot.addLegend()
+
+    def init_curves(self) -> None:
+        """Initialize curve data and properties."""
+        self.plot.clear()
+
+        self.curves_data = []
+        self.curves_dap = []
+
+        colors_y_values = PlotApp.golden_angle_color(colormap="CET-R2", num=len(self.y_values))
+        # colors_y_daps = PlotApp.golden_angle_color(
+        #     colormap="CET-I2", num=len(self.dap_worker)
+        # )  # TODO adapt for multiple dap_workers
+
+        # Initialize curves for y_values
+        for ii, (signal, color) in enumerate(zip(self.y_values, colors_y_values)):
+            pen_curve = mkPen(color=color, width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+            brush_curve = mkBrush(color=color)
+            curve_data = pg.PlotDataItem(
+                symbolSize=5,
+                symbolBrush=brush_curve,
+                pen=pen_curve,
+                skipFiniteCheck=True,
+                name=f"{signal}",
+            )
+            self.curves_data.append(curve_data)
+            self.plot.addItem(curve_data)
+
+        # Initialize curves for DAP if dap_worker is not None
+        if self.dap_worker is not None:
+            # for ii, (monitor, color) in enumerate(zip(self.dap_worker, colors_y_daps)):#TODO adapt for multiple dap_workers
+            pen_dap = mkPen(color="#3b5998", width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+            curve_dap = pg.PlotDataItem(
+                pen=pen_dap,
+                skipFiniteCheck=True,
+                symbolSize=5,
+                name=f"{self.dap_worker}",
+            )
+            self.curves_dap.append(curve_dap)
+            self.plot.addItem(curve_dap)
+
+        self.tableWidget_crosshair.setRowCount(len(self.y_values))
+        self.tableWidget_crosshair.setVerticalHeaderLabels(self.y_values)
+        self.hook_crosshair()
+
+    def hook_crosshair(self) -> None:
+        """Attach the crosshair to the plot."""
+        self.crosshair_1d = Crosshair(self.plot, precision=3)
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.update_table(self.tableWidget_crosshair, x, y, column=0)
+        )
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesClicked1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.update_table(self.tableWidget_crosshair, x, y, column=1)
+        )
+
+    def update_table(
+        self, table_widget: PyQt5.QtWidgets.QTableWidget, x: float, y_values: list, column: int
+    ) -> None:
+        for i, y in enumerate(y_values):
+            table_widget.setItem(i, column, QTableWidgetItem(f"({x}, {y})"))
+            table_widget.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def update_plot(self) -> None:
+        """Update the plot data."""
+        for ii, curve in enumerate(self.curves_data):
+            curve.setData(self.data_x, self.data_y[ii])
+
+        if self.dap_worker is not None:
+            # for ii, curve in enumerate(self.curves_dap): #TODO adapt for multiple dap_workers
+            #     curve.setData(self.dap_x, self.dap_y[ii])
+            self.curves_dap[0].setData(self.dap_x, self.dap_y)
+
+    def update_fit_table(self):
+        """Update the table for fit data."""
+
+        self.tableWidget_fit.setData(self.fit)
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_dap_update(self, msg: dict, metadata: dict) -> None:
+        """
+        Update DAP  related data.
+
+        Args:
+            msg (dict): Message received with data.
+            metadata (dict): Metadata of the DAP.
+        """
+
+        # TODO adapt for multiple dap_workers
+        self.dap_x = msg[self.dap_worker]["x"]
+        self.dap_y = msg[self.dap_worker]["y"]
+
+        self.fit = metadata["fit_parameters"]
+
+        self.update_dap_signal.emit()
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_scan_segment(self, msg: dict, metadata: dict):
+        """
+        Handle new scan segments.
+
+        Args:
+            msg (dict): Message received with scan data.
+            metadata (dict): Metadata of the scan.
+        """
+        current_scanID = msg["scanID"]
+
+        if current_scanID != self.scanID:
+            self.scanID = current_scanID
+            self.data_x = []
+            self.data_y = [[] for _ in self.y_values]
+            self.init_curves()
+
+        dev_x = self.x_value
+        data_x = msg["data"][dev_x][dev[dev_x]._hints[0]]["value"]
+        self.data_x.append(data_x)
+
+        for ii, dev_y in enumerate(self.y_values):
+            data_y = msg["data"][dev_y][dev[dev_y]._hints[0]]["value"]
+            self.data_y[ii].append(data_y)
+
+        self.update_signal.emit()
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_ratio(num: int) -> list:
+        """Calculate the golden ratio for a given number of angles.
+
+        Args:
+            num (int): Number of angles
+        """
+        phi = 2 * np.pi * ((1 + np.sqrt(5)) / 2)
+        angles = []
+        for ii in range(num):
+            x = np.cos(ii * phi)
+            y = np.sin(ii * phi)
+            angle = np.arctan2(y, x)
+            angles.append(angle)
+        return angles
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_angle_color(colormap: str, num: int) -> list:
+        """
+        Extract num colors for from the specified colormap following golden angle distribution.
+
+        Args:
+            colormap (str): Name of the colormap
+            num (int): Number of requested colors
+
+        Returns:
+            list: List of colors with length <num>
+
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the number of requested colors is greater than the number of colors in the colormap.
+        """
+
+        cmap = pg.colormap.get(colormap)
+        cmap_colors = cmap.color
+        if num > len(cmap_colors):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Number of colors requested ({num}) is greater than the number of colors in the colormap ({len(cmap_colors)})"
+            )
+        angles = PlotApp.golden_ratio(len(cmap_colors))
+        color_selection = np.round(np.interp(angles, (-np.pi, np.pi), (0, len(cmap_colors))))
+        colors = [
+            mkColor(tuple((cmap_colors[int(ii)] * 255).astype(int))) for ii in color_selection[:num]
+        ]
+        return colors
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import yaml
+    from bec_widgets import ctrl_c
+    from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+
+    with open("config_noworker.yaml", "r") as file:
+        config = yaml.safe_load(file)
+
+    x_value = config["x_value"]
+    y_values = config["y_values"]
+    dap_worker = config["dap_worker"]
+
+    dap_worker = None if dap_worker == "None" else dap_worker
+
+    # BECclient global variables
+    client = bec_dispatcher.client
+    client.start()
+
+    dev = client.device_manager.devices
+    scans = client.scans
+    queue = client.queue
+
+    app = QApplication([])
+    plotApp = PlotApp(x_value=x_value, y_values=y_values, dap_worker=dap_worker)
+
+    # Connecting signals from bec_dispatcher
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_dap_slot(plotApp.on_dap_update, dap_worker)
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_slot(plotApp.on_scan_segment, MessageEndpoints.scan_segment())
+    ctrl_c.setup(app)
+
+    window = plotApp
+    window.show()
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/examples/oneplot/oneplot.ui

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<ui version="4.0">
+ <class>Form</class>
+ <widget class="QWidget" name="Form">
+  <property name="geometry">
+   <rect>
+    <x>0</x>
+    <y>0</y>
+    <width>547</width>
+    <height>653</height>
+   </rect>
+  </property>
+  <property name="windowTitle">
+   <string>Form</string>
+  </property>
+  <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout" stretch="1,2">
+   <item>
+    <layout class="QHBoxLayout" name="horizontalLayout" stretch="2,1">
+     <item>
+      <widget class="QGroupBox" name="groupBox">
+       <property name="title">
+        <string>Cursor</string>
+       </property>
+       <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout">
+        <item row="0" column="0">
+         <widget class="QTableWidget" name="tableWidget_crosshair">
+          <column>
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Moved</string>
+           </property>
+          </column>
+          <column>
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Clicked</string>
+           </property>
+          </column>
+         </widget>
+        </item>
+       </layout>
+      </widget>
+     </item>
+     <item>
+      <widget class="QGroupBox" name="groupBox_2">
+       <property name="title">
+        <string>Fit</string>
+       </property>
+       <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout_2">
+        <item row="0" column="0">
+         <widget class="TableWidget" name="tableWidget_fit"/>
+        </item>
+       </layout>
+      </widget>
+     </item>
+    </layout>
+   </item>
+   <item>
+    <widget class="GraphicsLayoutWidget" name="glw"/>
+   </item>
+  </layout>
+ </widget>
+ <customwidgets>
+  <customwidget>
+   <class>GraphicsLayoutWidget</class>
+   <extends>QGraphicsView</extends>
+   <header>pyqtgraph.h</header>
+  </customwidget>
+  <customwidget>
+   <class>TableWidget</class>
+   <extends>QTableWidget</extends>
+   <header>pyqtgraph.h</header>
+  </customwidget>
+ </customwidgets>
+ <resources/>
+ <connections/>
+</ui>

bec_widgets/examples/plotting/crosshair_example.py

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+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import (
+    QApplication,
+    QVBoxLayout,
+    QLabel,
+    QWidget,
+    QHBoxLayout,
+    QTableWidget,
+    QTableWidgetItem,
+    QSpinBox,
+)
+from pyqtgraph import mkPen
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtCore
+from bec_widgets.qt_utils import Crosshair
+
+
+class ExampleApp(QWidget):
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__()
+
+        # Layout
+        self.layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.setLayout(self.layout)
+
+        ##########################
+        # 1D Plot
+        ##########################
+
+        # PlotWidget
+        self.plot_widget_1d = pg.PlotWidget(title="1D PlotWidget with multiple curves")
+        self.plot_item_1d = self.plot_widget_1d.getPlotItem()
+        self.plot_item_1d.setLogMode(True, True)
+
+        # 1D Datasets
+        self.x_data = np.linspace(0, 10, 1000)
+
+        def gauss(x, mu, sigma):
+            return (1 / (sigma * np.sqrt(2 * np.pi))) * np.exp(-0.5 * ((x - mu) / sigma) ** 2)
+
+        # same convention as in line_plot.py
+        self.y_value_list = [
+            gauss(self.x_data, 1, 1),
+            gauss(self.x_data, 1.5, 3),
+            abs(np.sin(self.x_data)),
+            abs(np.cos(self.x_data)),
+            abs(np.sin(2 * self.x_data)),
+        ]  # List of y-values for multiple curves
+
+        self.curve_names = ["Gauss(1,1)", "Gauss(1.5,3)", "Abs(Sine)", "Abs(Cosine)", "Abs(Sine2x)"]
+        self.curves = []
+
+        ##########################
+        # 2D Plot
+        ##########################
+        self.plot_widget_2d = pg.PlotWidget(title="2D plot with crosshair and ROI square")
+        self.data_2D = np.random.random((100, 200))
+        self.plot_item_2d = self.plot_widget_2d.getPlotItem()
+        self.image_item = pg.ImageItem(self.data_2D)
+        self.plot_item_2d.addItem(self.image_item)
+
+        ##########################
+        # Table
+        ##########################
+        self.table = QTableWidget(len(self.curve_names), 2)
+        self.table.setHorizontalHeaderLabels(["(X, Y) - Moved", "(X, Y) - Clicked"])
+        self.table.setVerticalHeaderLabels(self.curve_names)
+        self.table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+        ##########################
+        # Spinbox for N curves
+        ##########################
+        self.spin_box = QSpinBox()
+        self.spin_box.setMinimum(0)
+        self.spin_box.setMaximum(len(self.y_value_list))
+        self.spin_box.setValue(2)
+        self.spin_box.valueChanged.connect(lambda: self.update_curves(self.spin_box.value()))
+
+        ##########################
+        # Adding widgets to layout
+        ##########################
+
+        ##### left side #####
+        self.column1 = QVBoxLayout()
+        self.layout.addLayout(self.column1)
+
+        # SpinBox
+        self.spin_row = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.column1.addLayout(self.spin_row)
+        self.spin_row.addWidget(QLabel("Number of curves:"))
+        self.spin_row.addWidget(self.spin_box)
+
+        # label
+        self.clicked_label_1d = QLabel("Clicked Coordinates (1D):")
+        self.column1.addWidget(self.clicked_label_1d)
+
+        # table
+        self.column1.addWidget(self.table)
+
+        # 1D plot
+        self.column1.addWidget(self.plot_widget_1d)
+
+        ##### left side #####
+        self.column2 = QVBoxLayout()
+        self.layout.addLayout(self.column2)
+
+        # labels
+        self.clicked_label_2d = QLabel("Clicked Coordinates (2D):")
+        self.moved_label_2d = QLabel("Moved Coordinates (2D):")
+        self.column2.addWidget(self.clicked_label_2d)
+        self.column2.addWidget(self.moved_label_2d)
+
+        # 2D plot
+        self.column2.addWidget(self.plot_widget_2d)
+
+        self.update_curves(2)  # just Gaussian curves
+
+    def hook_crosshair(self):
+        self.crosshair_1d = Crosshair(self.plot_item_1d, precision=10)
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.update_table(self.table, x, y, column=0)
+        )
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesClicked1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.update_table(self.table, x, y, column=1)
+        )
+        # 2D
+        self.crosshair_2d = Crosshair(self.plot_item_2d)
+        self.crosshair_2d.coordinatesChanged2D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.moved_label_2d.setText(f"Mouse Moved Coordinates (2D): x={x}, y={y}")
+        )
+        self.crosshair_2d.coordinatesClicked2D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.clicked_label_2d.setText(f"Clicked Coordinates (2D): x={x}, y={y}")
+        )
+
+    def update_table(self, table_widget, x, y_values, column):
+        """Update the table with the new coordinates"""
+        for i, y in enumerate(y_values):
+            table_widget.setItem(i, column, QTableWidgetItem(f"({x}, {y})"))
+            table_widget.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def update_curves(self, num_curves):
+        """Update the number of curves"""
+
+        self.plot_item_1d.clear()
+
+        # Curves
+        color_list = ["#384c6b", "#e28a2b", "#5E3023", "#e41a1c", "#984e83", "#4daf4a"]
+        self.plot_item_1d.addLegend()
+        self.curves = []
+
+        y_value_list = self.y_value_list[:num_curves]
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(y_value_list):
+            pen = mkPen(color=color_list[ii], width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+            curve = pg.PlotDataItem(
+                self.x_data, y_value, pen=pen, skipFiniteCheck=True, name=self.curve_names[ii]
+            )
+            self.plot_item_1d.addItem(curve)
+            self.curves.append(curve)
+
+        self.hook_crosshair()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    app = QApplication([])
+    window = ExampleApp()
+    window.show()
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/line_plot.py

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+import os
+import threading
+import time
+import warnings
+from typing import Any
+
+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from bec_lib.core import BECMessage
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSlot
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QCheckBox, QTableWidgetItem
+from pyqtgraph import mkBrush, mkColor, mkPen
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtCore, QtWidgets, uic
+from pyqtgraph.Qt.QtCore import pyqtSignal
+
+from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+from bec_lib.core.redis_connector import MessageObject, RedisConnector
+
+from qt_utils import Crosshair
+
+client = bec_dispatcher.client
+
+
+class BasicPlot(QtWidgets.QWidget):
+    update_signal = pyqtSignal()
+    roi_signal = pyqtSignal(tuple)
+
+    def __init__(self, name="", y_value_list=["gauss_bpm"]) -> None:
+        """
+        Basic plot widget for displaying scan data.
+
+        Args:
+            name (str, optional): Name of the plot. Defaults to "".
+            y_value_list (list, optional): List of signals to be plotted. Defaults to ["gauss_bpm"].
+        """
+
+        super(BasicPlot, self).__init__()
+        # Set style for pyqtgraph plots
+        pg.setConfigOption("background", "w")
+        pg.setConfigOption("foreground", "k")
+        current_path = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+        uic.loadUi(os.path.join(current_path, "line_plot.ui"), self)
+
+        self._idle_time = 100
+        self.producer = RedisConnector(["localhost:6379"]).producer()
+
+        self.y_value_list = y_value_list
+        self.previous_y_value_list = None
+        self.plotter_data_x = []
+        self.plotter_data_y = []
+
+        self.plotter_scan_id = None
+
+        self._current_proj = None
+        self._current_metadata_ep = "px_stream/projection_{}/metadata"
+
+        self.proxy_update = pg.SignalProxy(self.update_signal, rateLimit=25, slot=self.update)
+
+        self.data_retriever = threading.Thread(target=self.on_projection, daemon=True)
+        self.data_retriever.start()
+
+        # self.comboBox.currentIndexChanged.connect(lambda : print(f'current comboText: {self.comboBox.currentText()}'))
+        # self.comboBox.currentIndexChanged.connect(lambda: print(f'current comboIndex: {self.comboBox.currentIndex()}'))
+        #
+        # self.doubleSpinBox.valueChanged.connect(lambda : print('Spin Changed'))
+
+        # self.splitterH_main.setSizes([1, 1])
+
+        ##########################
+        # UI
+        ##########################
+        self.init_ui()
+        self.init_curves()
+        self.hook_crosshair()
+        self.pushButton_generate.clicked.connect(self.generate_data)
+
+    def init_ui(self):
+        """Setup all ui elements"""
+        ##########################
+        # 1D Plot
+        ##########################
+
+        # LabelItem for ROI
+        self.label_plot = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw_plot.addItem(self.label_plot)
+        self.label_plot.setText("ROI region")
+
+        # ROI selector - so far from [-1,1] #TODO update to scale with xrange
+        self.roi_selector = pg.LinearRegionItem([-1, 1])
+
+        self.glw_plot.nextRow()  # TODO update of cursor
+        self.label_plot_moved = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw_plot.addItem(self.label_plot_moved)
+        self.label_plot_moved.setText("Actual coordinates (X, Y)")
+
+        # Label for coordinates clicked
+        self.glw_plot.nextRow()
+        self.label_plot_clicked = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw_plot.addItem(self.label_plot_clicked)
+        self.label_plot_clicked.setText("Clicked coordinates (X, Y)")
+
+        # 1D PlotItem
+        self.glw_plot.nextRow()
+        self.plot = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.plot.setLogMode(True, True)
+        self.glw_plot.addItem(self.plot)
+        self.plot.addLegend()
+
+        ##########################
+        # 2D Plot
+        ##########################
+
+        # Label for coordinates moved
+        self.label_image_moved = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw_image.addItem(self.label_image_moved)
+        self.label_image_moved.setText("Actual coordinates (X, Y)")
+
+        # Label for coordinates clicked
+        self.glw_image.nextRow()
+        self.label_image_clicked = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw_image.addItem(self.label_image_clicked)
+        self.label_image_clicked.setText("Clicked coordinates (X, Y)")
+
+        # TODO try to lock aspect ratio with view
+
+        # # Create a window
+        # win = pg.GraphicsLayoutWidget()
+        # win.show()
+        #
+        # # Create a ViewBox
+        # view = win.addViewBox()
+        #
+        # # Lock the aspect ratio
+        # view.setAspectLocked(True)
+
+        # # Create an ImageItem
+        # image_item = pg.ImageItem(np.random.random((100, 100)))
+        #
+        # # Add the ImageItem to the ViewBox
+        # view.addItem(image_item)
+
+        # 2D ImageItem
+        self.glw_image.nextRow()
+        self.plot_image = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.glw_image.addItem(self.plot_image)
+
+    def init_curves(self):
+        # init of 1D plot
+        self.plot.clear()
+
+        self.curves = []
+        self.pens = []
+        self.brushs = []
+
+        self.color_list = BasicPlot.golden_angle_color(
+            colormap="CET-R2", num=len(self.y_value_list)
+        )
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            pen = mkPen(color=self.color_list[ii], width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+            brush = mkBrush(color=self.color_list[ii])
+            curve = pg.PlotDataItem(symbolBrush=brush, pen=pen, skipFiniteCheck=True, name=y_value)
+            self.plot.addItem(curve)
+            self.curves.append(curve)
+            self.pens.append(pen)
+            self.brushs.append(brush)
+
+        # check if roi selector is in the plot
+        if self.roi_selector not in self.plot.items:
+            self.plot.addItem(self.roi_selector)
+
+        # init of 2D plot
+        self.plot_image.clear()
+
+        self.img = pg.ImageItem()
+        self.plot_image.addItem(self.img)
+
+        # hooking signals
+        self.hook_crosshair()
+        self.init_table()
+
+    def splitter_sizes(self):
+        ...
+
+    def hook_crosshair(self):
+        self.crosshair_1d = Crosshair(self.plot, precision=4)
+
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.label_plot_moved.setText(f"Moved : ({x}, {y})")
+        )
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesClicked1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.label_plot_clicked.setText(f"Moved : ({x}, {y})")
+        )
+
+        self.crosshair_1d.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.update_table(table_widget=self.cursor_table, x=x, y_values=y)
+        )
+
+        self.crosshair_2D = Crosshair(self.plot_image)
+
+        self.crosshair_2D.coordinatesChanged2D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.label_image_moved.setText(f"Moved : ({x}, {y})")
+        )
+        self.crosshair_2D.coordinatesClicked2D.connect(
+            lambda x, y: self.label_image_clicked.setText(f"Moved : ({x}, {y})")
+        )
+
+        # ROI
+        self.roi_selector.sigRegionChangeFinished.connect(self.get_roi_region)
+
+    def generate_data(self):
+        def gauss(x, mu, sigma):
+            return (1 / (sigma * np.sqrt(2 * np.pi))) * np.exp(-0.5 * ((x - mu) / sigma) ** 2)
+
+        self.plotter_data_x = np.linspace(0, 10, 1000)
+        self.plotter_data_y = [
+            gauss(self.plotter_data_x, 1, 1),
+            gauss(self.plotter_data_x, 1.5, 3),
+            np.sin(self.plotter_data_x),
+            np.cos(self.plotter_data_x),
+            np.sin(2 * self.plotter_data_x),
+        ]  # List of y-values for multiple curves
+        self.y_value_list = ["Gauss (1,1)", "Gauss (1.5,3)"]  # ["Sine"]#, "Cosine", "Sine2x"]
+
+        # Curves
+        color_list = ["#384c6b", "#e28a2b", "#5E3023", "#e41a1c", "#984e83", "#4daf4a"]
+
+        self.init_curves()
+
+        for ii in range(len(self.y_value_list)):
+            self.curves[ii].setData(self.plotter_data_x, self.plotter_data_y[ii])
+
+        self.data_2D = np.random.random((150, 30))
+        self.img.setImage(self.data_2D)
+
+        if self.roi_selector not in self.plot.items:
+            self.plot.addItem(self.roi_selector)
+
+    def get_roi_region(self):
+        """For testing purpose now, get roi region and print it to self.label as tuple"""
+        region = self.roi_selector.getRegion()
+        self.label_plot.setText(f"x = {(10 ** region[0]):.4f}, y ={(10 ** region[1]):.4f}")
+        return_dict = {
+            "horiz_roi": [
+                np.where(self.plotter_data_x[0] > 10 ** region[0])[0][0],
+                np.where(self.plotter_data_x[0] < 10 ** region[1])[0][-1],
+            ]
+        }
+        msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage(signals=return_dict).dumps()
+        self.producer.set_and_publish("px_stream/gui_event", msg=msg)
+        self.roi_signal.emit(region)
+
+    def init_table(self):
+        # Init number of rows in table according to n of devices
+        self.cursor_table.setRowCount(len(self.y_value_list))
+        # self.table.setHorizontalHeaderLabels(["(X, Y) - Moved", "(X, Y) - Clicked"]) #TODO can be dynamic
+        self.cursor_table.setVerticalHeaderLabels(self.y_value_list)
+        self.cursor_table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def update_table(self, table_widget, x, y_values):
+        for i, y in enumerate(y_values):
+            table_widget.setItem(i, 1, QTableWidgetItem(str(x)))
+            table_widget.setItem(i, 2, QTableWidgetItem(str(y)))
+            table_widget.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def update(self):
+        """Update the plot with the new data."""
+
+        # check if QTable was initialised and if list of devices was changed
+        # if self.y_value_list != self.previous_y_value_list:
+        #     self.setup_cursor_table()
+        #     self.previous_y_value_list = self.y_value_list.copy() if self.y_value_list else None
+
+        self.curves[0].setData(self.plotter_data_x[0], self.plotter_data_y[0])
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def remove_curve_by_name(plot: pyqtgraph.PlotItem, name: str) -> None:
+        # def remove_curve_by_name(plot: pyqtgraph.PlotItem, checkbox: QtWidgets.QCheckBox, name: str) -> None:
+        """Removes a curve from the given plot by the specified name.
+
+        Args:
+            plot (pyqtgraph.PlotItem): The plot from which to remove the curve.
+            name (str): The name of the curve to remove.
+        """
+        # if checkbox.isChecked():
+        for item in plot.items:
+            if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem) and getattr(item, "opts", {}).get("name") == name:
+                plot.removeItem(item)
+                return
+
+        # else:
+        #     return
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_ratio(num: int) -> list:
+        """Calculate the golden ratio for a given number of angles.
+
+        Args:
+            num (int): Number of angles
+        """
+        phi = 2 * np.pi * ((1 + np.sqrt(5)) / 2)
+        angles = []
+        for ii in range(num):
+            x = np.cos(ii * phi)
+            y = np.sin(ii * phi)
+            angle = np.arctan2(y, x)
+            angles.append(angle)
+        return angles
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_angle_color(colormap: str, num: int) -> list:
+        """
+        Extract num colors for from the specified colormap following golden angle distribution.
+
+        Args:
+            colormap (str): Name of the colormap
+            num (int): Number of requested colors
+
+        Returns:
+            list: List of colors with length <num>
+
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the number of requested colors is greater than the number of colors in the colormap.
+        """
+
+        cmap = pg.colormap.get(colormap)
+        cmap_colors = cmap.color
+        if num > len(cmap_colors):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Number of colors requested ({num}) is greater than the number of colors in the colormap ({len(cmap_colors)})"
+            )
+        angles = BasicPlot.golden_ratio(len(cmap_colors))
+        color_selection = np.round(np.interp(angles, (-np.pi, np.pi), (0, len(cmap_colors))))
+        colors = [
+            mkColor(tuple((cmap_colors[int(ii)] * 255).astype(int))) for ii in color_selection[:num]
+        ]
+        return colors
+
+    def on_projection(self):
+        while True:
+            if self._current_proj is None:
+                time.sleep(0.1)
+                continue
+            endpoint = f"px_stream/projection_{self._current_proj}/data"
+            msgs = client.producer.lrange(topic=endpoint, start=-1, end=-1)
+            data = [BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg) for msg in msgs]
+            if not data:
+                continue
+            with np.errstate(divide="ignore", invalid="ignore"):
+                self.plotter_data_y = [
+                    np.sum(
+                        np.sum(data[-1].content["signals"]["data"] * self._current_norm, axis=1)
+                        / np.sum(self._current_norm, axis=0),
+                        axis=0,
+                    ).squeeze()
+                ]
+
+            self.update_signal.emit()
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_dap_update(self, data: dict, metadata: dict):
+        self.img.setImage(data["z"])
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict)
+    def new_proj(self, data):
+        proj_nr = data["proj_nr"]
+        endpoint = f"px_stream/projection_{proj_nr}/metadata"
+        msg_raw = client.producer.get(topic=endpoint)
+        msg = BECMessage.DeviceMessage.loads(msg_raw)
+        self._current_q = msg.content["signals"]["q"]
+        self._current_norm = msg.content["signals"]["norm_sum"]
+        self._current_metadata = msg.content["signals"]["metadata"]
+
+        self.plotter_data_x = [self._current_q]
+        self._current_proj = proj_nr
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import argparse
+
+    from bec_widgets import ctrl_c
+    from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--signals",
+        help="specify recorded signals",
+        nargs="+",
+        default=["gauss_bpm"],
+    )
+    # default = ["gauss_bpm", "bpm4i", "bpm5i", "bpm6i", "xert"],
+    # dispatcher = bec_dispatcher
+    value = parser.parse_args()
+    print(f"Plotting signals for: {', '.join(value.signals)}")
+    client = bec_dispatcher.client
+    # client.start()
+    app = QtWidgets.QApplication([])
+    ctrl_c.setup(app)
+    plot = BasicPlot(y_value_list=value.signals)
+    # bec_dispatcher.connect(plot)
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_proj_id(plot.new_proj)
+    bec_dispatcher.connect_dap_slot(plot.on_dap_update, "px_dap_worker")
+    plot.roi_signal.connect(lambda x: print(f"signal from ROI {x}"))
+    plot.roi_signal.connect(lambda x: bec_dispatcher.getStuff(x))
+    plot.show()
+    # client.callbacks.register("scan_segment", plot, sync=False)
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/line_plot.ui

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<ui version="4.0">
+ <class>Form</class>
+ <widget class="QWidget" name="Form">
+  <property name="geometry">
+   <rect>
+    <x>0</x>
+    <y>0</y>
+    <width>845</width>
+    <height>635</height>
+   </rect>
+  </property>
+  <property name="windowTitle">
+   <string>Line Plot</string>
+  </property>
+  <layout class="QGridLayout" name="gridLayout">
+   <item row="0" column="0">
+    <widget class="QSplitter" name="splitter">
+     <property name="orientation">
+      <enum>Qt::Horizontal</enum>
+     </property>
+     <widget class="QSplitter" name="splitter_plot">
+      <property name="sizePolicy">
+       <sizepolicy hsizetype="Expanding" vsizetype="Expanding">
+        <horstretch>1</horstretch>
+        <verstretch>1</verstretch>
+       </sizepolicy>
+      </property>
+      <property name="orientation">
+       <enum>Qt::Vertical</enum>
+      </property>
+      <widget class="GraphicsLayoutWidget" name="glw_plot"/>
+      <widget class="GraphicsLayoutWidget" name="glw_image"/>
+     </widget>
+     <widget class="QWidget" name="">
+      <layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout" stretch="1,1,1,15">
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton_generate">
+         <property name="text">
+          <string>Generate 1D and 2D data without stream</string>
+         </property>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QGroupBox" name="groupBox">
+         <property name="sizePolicy">
+          <sizepolicy hsizetype="Expanding" vsizetype="Expanding">
+           <horstretch>0</horstretch>
+           <verstretch>0</verstretch>
+          </sizepolicy>
+         </property>
+         <property name="title">
+          <string>1st angle of azimutal segment (deg)</string>
+         </property>
+         <layout class="QHBoxLayout" name="horizontalLayout">
+          <item>
+           <widget class="QDoubleSpinBox" name="doubleSpinBox">
+            <property name="sizePolicy">
+             <sizepolicy hsizetype="Expanding" vsizetype="Fixed">
+              <horstretch>0</horstretch>
+              <verstretch>0</verstretch>
+             </sizepolicy>
+            </property>
+            <property name="maximum">
+             <double>360.000000000000000</double>
+            </property>
+            <property name="singleStep">
+             <double>0.250000000000000</double>
+            </property>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+          <item>
+           <widget class="QComboBox" name="comboBox">
+            <property name="sizePolicy">
+             <sizepolicy hsizetype="Expanding" vsizetype="Expanding">
+              <horstretch>0</horstretch>
+              <verstretch>0</verstretch>
+             </sizepolicy>
+            </property>
+            <item>
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>f1amp</string>
+             </property>
+            </item>
+            <item>
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>f2amp</string>
+             </property>
+            </item>
+            <item>
+             <property name="text">
+              <string>f2 phase</string>
+             </property>
+            </item>
+           </widget>
+          </item>
+         </layout>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+       <item>
+        <layout class="QHBoxLayout" name="horizontalLayout_2">
+         <item>
+          <widget class="QLabel" name="label">
+           <property name="text">
+            <string>Precision</string>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+         <item>
+          <widget class="QSpinBox" name="spinBox_precision">
+           <property name="value">
+            <number>4</number>
+           </property>
+          </widget>
+         </item>
+        </layout>
+       </item>
+       <item>
+        <widget class="QTableWidget" name="cursor_table">
+         <property name="textElideMode">
+          <enum>Qt::ElideMiddle</enum>
+         </property>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>Display</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>X</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+         <column>
+          <property name="text">
+           <string>Y</string>
+          </property>
+         </column>
+        </widget>
+       </item>
+      </layout>
+     </widget>
+    </widget>
+   </item>
+  </layout>
+ </widget>
+ <customwidgets>
+  <customwidget>
+   <class>GraphicsLayoutWidget</class>
+   <extends>QGraphicsView</extends>
+   <header>pyqtgraph.h</header>
+  </customwidget>
+ </customwidgets>
+ <resources/>
+ <connections/>
+</ui>

bec_widgets/line_plot_legacy.py

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+import os
+import warnings
+from typing import Any
+
+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtSlot
+from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QTableWidgetItem, QCheckBox
+
+from bec_lib import BECClient
+from pyqtgraph import mkBrush, mkColor, mkPen
+from pyqtgraph.Qt import QtCore, QtWidgets, uic
+from pyqtgraph.Qt.QtCore import pyqtSignal
+
+
+class BasicPlot(QtWidgets.QWidget):
+    update_signal = pyqtSignal()
+    roi_signal = pyqtSignal(tuple)
+
+    def __init__(self, name="", y_value_list=["gauss_bpm"]) -> None:
+        """
+        Basic plot widget for displaying scan data.
+
+        Args:
+            name (str, optional): Name of the plot. Defaults to "".
+            y_value_list (list, optional): List of signals to be plotted. Defaults to ["gauss_bpm"].
+        """
+
+        super(BasicPlot, self).__init__()
+        # Set style for pyqtgraph plots
+        pg.setConfigOption("background", "w")
+        pg.setConfigOption("foreground", "k")
+        current_path = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+        uic.loadUi(os.path.join(current_path, "line_plot.ui"), self)
+
+        # Set splitter distribution of widgets
+        self.splitter.setSizes([5, 2])
+
+        self._idle_time = 100
+        self.title = ""
+        self.label_bottom = ""
+        self.label_left = ""
+
+        self.scan_motors = []
+        self.y_value_list = y_value_list
+        self.previous_y_value_list = None
+        self.plotter_data_x = []
+        self.plotter_data_y = []
+        self.curves = []
+        self.pens = []
+        self.brushs = []
+
+        self.plotter_scan_id = None
+
+        # TODO to be moved to utils function
+        plotstyles = {
+            "symbol": "o",
+            "symbolSize": 10,
+        }
+        color_list = ["#384c6b", "#e28a2b", "#5E3023", "#e41a1c", "#984e83", "#4daf4a"]
+        color_list = BasicPlot.golden_angle_color(colormap="CET-R2", num=len(self.y_value_list))
+
+        # setup plots - GraphicsLayoutWidget
+        # LabelItem
+        self.label = pg.LabelItem(justify="center")
+        self.glw.addItem(self.label)
+        self.label.setText("test label")
+
+        # PlotItem - main window
+        self.glw.nextRow()
+        self.plot = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.glw.addItem(self.plot)
+        self.plot.addLegend()
+
+        # PlotItem - ROI window - disabled for now #TODO add 2D plot for ROI and 1D plot for mouse click
+        # self.glw.nextRow()
+        # self.plot_roi = pg.PlotItem()
+        # self.glw.addItem(self.plot_roi)
+
+        # ROI selector - so far from [-1,1] #TODO update to scale with xrange
+        self.roi_selector = pg.LinearRegionItem([-1, 1])
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            pen = mkPen(color=color_list[ii], width=2, style=QtCore.Qt.DashLine)
+            brush = mkBrush(color=color_list[ii])
+            curve = pg.PlotDataItem(
+                **plotstyles, symbolBrush=brush, pen=pen, skipFiniteCheck=True, name=y_value
+            )
+            self.plot.addItem(curve)
+            self.curves.append(curve)
+            self.pens.append(pen)
+            self.brushs.append(brush)
+
+        self.crosshair_v = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=90, movable=False)
+        self.crosshair_h = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=0, movable=False)
+        self.plot.addItem(self.crosshair_v, ignoreBounds=True)
+        self.plot.addItem(self.crosshair_h, ignoreBounds=True)
+
+        # Add textItems
+        self.add_text_items()
+
+        # Manage signals
+        self.proxy = pg.SignalProxy(
+            self.plot.scene().sigMouseMoved, rateLimit=60, slot=self.mouse_moved
+        )
+        self.proxy_update = pg.SignalProxy(self.update_signal, rateLimit=25, slot=self.update)
+        self.roi_selector.sigRegionChangeFinished.connect(self.get_roi_region)
+        self.pushButton_debug.clicked.connect(self.debug)
+
+    def debug(self):
+        """
+        Debug button just for quick testing
+        """
+
+    def get_roi_region(self):
+        """For testing purpose now, get roi region and print it to self.label as tuple"""
+        region = self.roi_selector.getRegion()
+        self.label.setText(f"x = {region[0]:.4f}, y ={region[1]:.4f}")
+        self.roi_signal.emit(region)
+
+    def add_text_items(self):  # TODO probably can be removed
+        """Add text items to the plot"""
+
+        # self.mouse_box_data.setText("Mouse cursor")
+        # TODO Via StyleSheet, one may set the color of the full QLabel
+        # self.mouse_box_data.setStyleSheet(f"QLabel {{color : rgba{self.pens[0].color().getRgb()}}}")
+
+    def mouse_moved(self, event: tuple) -> None:
+        """
+        Update the mouse table with the current mouse position and the corresponding data.
+
+        Args:
+            event (tuple):  Mouse event containing the position of the mouse cursor.
+                            The position is stored in first entry as horizontal, vertical pixel.
+        """
+        pos = event[0]
+        if not self.plot.sceneBoundingRect().contains(pos):
+            return
+        mousePoint = self.plot.vb.mapSceneToView(pos)
+        self.crosshair_v.setPos(mousePoint.x())
+        self.crosshair_h.setPos(mousePoint.y())
+        if not self.plotter_data_x:
+            return
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            closest_point = self.closest_x_y_value(
+                mousePoint.x(), self.plotter_data_x, self.plotter_data_y[ii]
+            )
+            # TODO fix text wobble in plot, see plot when it crosses 0
+            x_data = f"{closest_point[0]:.{self.precision}f}"
+            y_data = f"{closest_point[1]:.{self.precision}f}"
+
+            # Write coordinate to QTable
+            self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 1, QTableWidgetItem(str(y_value)))
+            self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 2, QTableWidgetItem(str(x_data)))
+            self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 3, QTableWidgetItem(str(y_data)))
+
+            self.mouse_table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    def closest_x_y_value(self, input_value, list_x, list_y) -> tuple:
+        """
+        Find the closest x and y value to the input value.
+
+        Args:
+            input_value (float): Input value
+            list_x (list): List of x values
+            list_y (list): List of y values
+
+        Returns:
+            tuple: Closest x and y value
+        """
+        arr = np.asarray(list_x)
+        i = (np.abs(arr - input_value)).argmin()
+        return list_x[i], list_y[i]
+
+    def update(self):
+        """Update the plot with the new data."""
+        # check if roi selector is in the plot
+        if self.roi_selector not in self.plot.items:
+            self.plot.addItem(self.roi_selector)
+
+        # check if QTable was initialised and if list of devices was changed
+        if self.y_value_list != self.previous_y_value_list:
+            self.setup_cursor_table()
+            self.previous_y_value_list = self.y_value_list.copy() if self.y_value_list else None
+
+        if len(self.plotter_data_x) <= 1:
+            return
+        self.plot.setLabel("bottom", self.label_bottom)
+        self.plot.setLabel("left", self.label_left)
+        for ii in range(len(self.y_value_list)):
+            self.curves[ii].setData(self.plotter_data_x, self.plotter_data_y[ii])
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_scan_segment(self, data: dict, metadata: dict) -> None:
+        """Update function that is called during the scan callback. To avoid
+        too many renderings, the GUI is only processing events every <_idle_time> ms.
+
+        Args:
+            data (dict): Dictionary containing a new scan segment
+            metadata (dict): Scan metadata
+
+        """
+        if metadata["scanID"] != self.plotter_scan_id:
+            self.plotter_scan_id = metadata["scanID"]
+            self._reset_plot_data()
+
+        self.title = f"Scan {metadata['scan_number']}"
+
+        self.scan_motors = scan_motors = metadata.get("scan_report_devices")
+        # client = BECClient()
+        remove_y_value_index = [
+            index
+            for index, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list)
+            if y_value not in client.device_manager.devices
+        ]
+        if remove_y_value_index:
+            for ii in sorted(remove_y_value_index, reverse=True):
+                # TODO Use bec warning message??? to be discussed with Klaus
+                warnings.warn(
+                    f"Warning: no matching signal for {self.y_value_list[ii]} found in list of devices. Removing from plot."
+                )
+                self.remove_curve_by_name(self.plot, self.y_value_list[ii])
+                self.y_value_list.pop(ii)
+
+        self.precision = client.device_manager.devices[scan_motors[0]]._info["describe"][
+            scan_motors[0]
+        ]["precision"]
+        # TODO after update of bec_lib, this will be new way to access data
+        # self.precision = client.device_manager.devices[scan_motors[0]].precision
+
+        x = data["data"][scan_motors[0]][scan_motors[0]]["value"]
+        self.plotter_data_x.append(x)
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            y = data["data"][y_value][y_value]["value"]
+            self.plotter_data_y[ii].append(y)
+        self.label_bottom = scan_motors[0]
+        self.label_left = f"{', '.join(self.y_value_list)}"
+
+        # print(f'metadata scan N{metadata["scan_number"]}') #TODO put as label on top of plot
+        # print(f'Data point = {data["point_id"]}') #TODO can be used for progress bar
+
+        if len(self.plotter_data_x) <= 1:
+            return
+        self.update_signal.emit()
+
+    def _reset_plot_data(self):
+        """Reset the plot data."""
+        self.plotter_data_x = []
+        self.plotter_data_y = []
+        for ii in range(len(self.y_value_list)):
+            self.curves[ii].setData([], [])
+            self.plotter_data_y.append([])
+
+    def setup_cursor_table(self):
+        """QTable formatting according to N of devices displayed in plot."""
+
+        # Init number of rows in table according to n of devices
+        self.mouse_table.setRowCount(len(self.y_value_list))
+
+        for ii, y_value in enumerate(self.y_value_list):
+            checkbox = QCheckBox()
+            checkbox.setChecked(True)
+            # TODO just for testing, will be replaced by removing/adding curve
+            checkbox.stateChanged.connect(lambda: print("status Changed"))
+            # checkbox.stateChanged.connect(lambda: self.remove_curve_by_name(plot=self.plot, checkbox=checkbox, name=y_value))
+            self.mouse_table.setCellWidget(ii, 0, checkbox)
+            self.mouse_table.setItem(ii, 1, QTableWidgetItem(str(y_value)))
+
+            self.mouse_table.resizeColumnsToContents()
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def remove_curve_by_name(plot: pyqtgraph.PlotItem, name: str) -> None:
+        # def remove_curve_by_name(plot: pyqtgraph.PlotItem, checkbox: QtWidgets.QCheckBox, name: str) -> None:
+        """Removes a curve from the given plot by the specified name.
+
+        Args:
+            plot (pyqtgraph.PlotItem): The plot from which to remove the curve.
+            name (str): The name of the curve to remove.
+        """
+        # if checkbox.isChecked():
+        for item in plot.items:
+            if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem) and getattr(item, "opts", {}).get("name") == name:
+                plot.removeItem(item)
+                return
+
+        # else:
+        #     return
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_ratio(num: int) -> list:
+        """Calculate the golden ratio for a given number of angles.
+
+        Args:
+            num (int): Number of angles
+        """
+        phi = 2 * np.pi * ((1 + np.sqrt(5)) / 2)
+        angles = []
+        for ii in range(num):
+            x = np.cos(ii * phi)
+            y = np.sin(ii * phi)
+            angle = np.arctan2(y, x)
+            angles.append(angle)
+        return angles
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_angle_color(colormap: str, num: int) -> list:
+        """
+        Extract num colors for from the specified colormap following golden angle distribution.
+
+        Args:
+            colormap (str): Name of the colormap
+            num (int): Number of requested colors
+
+        Returns:
+            list: List of colors with length <num>
+
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the number of requested colors is greater than the number of colors in the colormap.
+        """
+
+        cmap = pg.colormap.get(colormap)
+        cmap_colors = cmap.color
+        if num > len(cmap_colors):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Number of colors requested ({num}) is greater than the number of colors in the colormap ({len(cmap_colors)})"
+            )
+        angles = BasicPlot.golden_ratio(len(cmap_colors))
+        color_selection = np.round(np.interp(angles, (-np.pi, np.pi), (0, len(cmap_colors))))
+        colors = [
+            mkColor(tuple((cmap_colors[int(ii)] * 255).astype(int))) for ii in color_selection[:num]
+        ]
+        return colors
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import argparse
+    from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+
+    from bec_widgets import ctrl_c
+
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--signals",
+        help="specify recorded signals",
+        nargs="+",
+        default=["gauss_bpm", "bpm4i", "bpm5i", "bpm6i", "xert"],
+    )
+    value = parser.parse_args()
+    print(f"Plotting signals for: {', '.join(value.signals)}")
+    client = bec_dispatcher.client
+    # client.start()
+    app = QtWidgets.QApplication([])
+    ctrl_c.setup(app)
+    plot = BasicPlot(y_value_list=value.signals)
+    bec_dispatcher.connect(plot)
+    plot.show()
+    # client.callbacks.register("scan_segment", plot, sync=False)
+    app.exec_()

bec_widgets/qt_utils/__init__.py

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+from .crosshair import Crosshair
+from .colors import Colors

bec_widgets/qt_utils/colors.py

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+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from pyqtgraph import mkColor
+
+
+class Colors:
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_ratio(num: int) -> list:
+        """Calculate the golden ratio for a given number of angles.
+
+        Args:
+            num (int): Number of angles
+        """
+        phi = 2 * np.pi * ((1 + np.sqrt(5)) / 2)
+        angles = []
+        for ii in range(num):
+            x = np.cos(ii * phi)
+            y = np.sin(ii * phi)
+            angle = np.arctan2(y, x)
+            angles.append(angle)
+        return angles
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def golden_angle_color(colormap: str, num: int) -> list:
+        """
+        Extract num colors for from the specified colormap following golden angle distribution.
+
+        Args:
+            colormap (str): Name of the colormap
+            num (int): Number of requested colors
+
+        Returns:
+            list: List of colors with length <num>
+
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the number of requested colors is greater than the number of colors in the colormap.
+        """
+
+        cmap = pg.colormap.get(colormap)
+        cmap_colors = cmap.color
+        if num > len(cmap_colors):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Number of colors requested ({num}) is greater than the number of colors in the colormap ({len(cmap_colors)})"
+            )
+        angles = Colors.golden_ratio(len(cmap_colors))
+        color_selection = np.round(np.interp(angles, (-np.pi, np.pi), (0, len(cmap_colors))))
+        colors = [
+            mkColor(tuple((cmap_colors[int(ii)] * 255).astype(int))) for ii in color_selection[:num]
+        ]
+        return colors

bec_widgets/qt_utils/crosshair.py

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+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5.QtCore import QObject, pyqtSignal
+
+
+class Crosshair(QObject):
+    # Signal for 1D plot
+    coordinatesChanged1D = pyqtSignal(float, list)
+    coordinatesClicked1D = pyqtSignal(float, list)
+    # Signal for 2D plot
+    coordinatesChanged2D = pyqtSignal(float, float)
+    coordinatesClicked2D = pyqtSignal(float, float)
+
+    def __init__(self, plot_item: pg.PlotItem, precision: int = None, parent=None):
+        """
+        Crosshair for 1D and 2D plots.
+        Args:
+            plot_item (pyqtgraph.PlotItem): The plot item to which the crosshair will be attached.
+            precision (int, optional): Number of decimal places to round the coordinates to. Defaults to None.
+            parent (QObject, optional): Parent object for the QObject. Defaults to None.
+        """
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.is_log_y = None
+        self.is_log_x = None
+        self.plot_item = plot_item
+        self.precision = precision
+        self.v_line = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=90, movable=False)
+        self.h_line = pg.InfiniteLine(angle=0, movable=False)
+        self.plot_item.addItem(self.v_line, ignoreBounds=True)
+        self.plot_item.addItem(self.h_line, ignoreBounds=True)
+        self.proxy = pg.SignalProxy(
+            self.plot_item.scene().sigMouseMoved, rateLimit=60, slot=self.mouse_moved
+        )
+        self.plot_item.scene().sigMouseClicked.connect(self.mouse_clicked)
+
+        # Initialize markers
+        self.marker_moved_1d = []
+        self.marker_clicked_1d = []
+        self.marker_2d = None
+        self.update_markers()
+
+    def update_markers(self):
+        """Update the markers for the crosshair, creating new ones if necessary."""
+
+        # Clear existing markers
+        for marker in self.marker_moved_1d + self.marker_clicked_1d:
+            self.plot_item.removeItem(marker)
+        if self.marker_2d:
+            self.plot_item.removeItem(self.marker_2d)
+
+        # Create new markers
+        self.marker_moved_1d = []
+        self.marker_clicked_1d = []
+        self.marker_2d = None
+        for item in self.plot_item.items:
+            if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem):  # 1D plot
+                pen = item.opts["pen"]
+                color = pen.color() if hasattr(pen, "color") else pg.mkColor(pen)
+                marker_moved = pg.ScatterPlotItem(
+                    size=10, pen=pg.mkPen(color), brush=pg.mkBrush(None)
+                )
+                marker_clicked = pg.ScatterPlotItem(
+                    size=10, pen=pg.mkPen(None), brush=pg.mkBrush(color)
+                )
+                self.marker_moved_1d.append(marker_moved)
+                self.plot_item.addItem(marker_moved)
+                # Create glowing effect markers for clicked events
+                marker_clicked_list = []
+                for size, alpha in [(18, 64), (14, 128), (10, 255)]:
+                    marker_clicked = pg.ScatterPlotItem(
+                        size=size,
+                        pen=pg.mkPen(None),
+                        brush=pg.mkBrush(color.red(), color.green(), color.blue(), alpha),
+                    )
+                    marker_clicked_list.append(marker_clicked)
+                    self.plot_item.addItem(marker_clicked)
+
+                self.marker_clicked_1d.append(marker_clicked_list)
+            elif isinstance(item, pg.ImageItem):  # 2D plot
+                self.marker_2d = pg.ROI(
+                    [0, 0], size=[1, 1], pen=pg.mkPen("r", width=2), movable=False
+                )
+                self.plot_item.addItem(self.marker_2d)
+
+    def snap_to_data(self, x, y) -> tuple:
+        """
+        Finds the nearest data points to the given x and y coordinates.
+
+        Args:
+            x: The x-coordinate
+            y: The y-coordinate
+
+        Returns:
+            tuple: The nearest x and y values
+        """
+        y_values_1d = []
+        x_values_1d = []
+        image_2d = None
+
+        # Iterate through items in the plot
+        for item in self.plot_item.items:
+            if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem):  # 1D plot
+                x_data, y_data = item.xData, item.yData
+                if x_data is not None and y_data is not None:
+                    if self.is_log_x:
+                        min_x_data = np.min(x_data[x_data > 0])
+                    else:
+                        min_x_data = np.min(x_data)
+                    max_x_data = np.max(x_data)
+                    if x < min_x_data or x > max_x_data:
+                        return None, None
+                    closest_x, closest_y = self.closest_x_y_value(x, x_data, y_data)
+                    y_values_1d.append(closest_y)
+                    x_values_1d.append(closest_x)
+            elif isinstance(item, pg.ImageItem):  # 2D plot
+                image_2d = item.image
+
+        # Handle 1D plot
+        if y_values_1d:
+            if all(v is None for v in x_values_1d) or all(v is None for v in y_values_1d):
+                return None, None
+            closest_x = min(x_values_1d, key=lambda xi: abs(xi - x))  # Snap x to closest data point
+            return closest_x, y_values_1d
+
+        # Handle 2D plot
+        if image_2d is not None:
+            x_idx = int(np.clip(x, 0, image_2d.shape[0] - 1))
+            y_idx = int(np.clip(y, 0, image_2d.shape[1] - 1))
+            return x_idx, y_idx
+
+        return None, None
+
+    def closest_x_y_value(self, input_value: float, list_x: list, list_y: list) -> tuple:
+        """
+        Find the closest x and y value to the input value.
+
+        Args:
+            input_value (float): Input value
+            list_x (list): List of x values
+            list_y (list): List of y values
+
+        Returns:
+            tuple: Closest x and y value
+        """
+        arr = np.asarray(list_x)
+        i = (np.abs(arr - input_value)).argmin()
+        return list_x[i], list_y[i]
+
+    def mouse_moved(self, event):
+        """Handles the mouse moved event, updating the crosshair position and emitting signals.
+
+        Args:
+            event: The mouse moved event
+        """
+        self.check_log()
+        pos = event[0]
+        if self.plot_item.vb.sceneBoundingRect().contains(pos):
+            mouse_point = self.plot_item.vb.mapSceneToView(pos)
+            self.v_line.setPos(mouse_point.x())
+            self.h_line.setPos(mouse_point.y())
+
+            x, y = mouse_point.x(), mouse_point.y()
+            if self.is_log_x:
+                x = 10**x
+            if self.is_log_y:
+                y = 10**y
+            x, y_values = self.snap_to_data(x, y)
+
+            for item in self.plot_item.items:
+                if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem):
+                    if x is None or all(v is None for v in y_values):
+                        return
+                    self.coordinatesChanged1D.emit(
+                        round(x, self.precision),
+                        [round(y_val, self.precision) for y_val in y_values],
+                    )
+                    for i, y_val in enumerate(y_values):
+                        self.marker_moved_1d[i].setData(
+                            [x if not self.is_log_x else np.log10(x)],
+                            [y_val if not self.is_log_y else np.log10(y_val)],
+                        )
+                elif isinstance(item, pg.ImageItem):
+                    if x is None or y_values is None:
+                        return
+                    self.coordinatesChanged2D.emit(x, y_values)
+
+    def mouse_clicked(self, event):
+        """Handles the mouse clicked event, updating the crosshair position and emitting signals.
+
+        Args:
+            event: The mouse clicked event
+        """
+        self.check_log()
+        if self.plot_item.vb.sceneBoundingRect().contains(event._scenePos):
+            mouse_point = self.plot_item.vb.mapSceneToView(event._scenePos)
+            x, y = mouse_point.x(), mouse_point.y()
+
+            if self.is_log_x:
+                x = 10**x
+            if self.is_log_y:
+                y = 10**y
+            x, y_values = self.snap_to_data(x, y)
+
+            for item in self.plot_item.items:
+                if isinstance(item, pg.PlotDataItem):
+                    if x is None or all(v is None for v in y_values):
+                        return
+                    self.coordinatesClicked1D.emit(
+                        round(x, self.precision),
+                        [round(y_val, self.precision) for y_val in y_values],
+                    )
+                    for i, y_val in enumerate(y_values):
+                        for marker in self.marker_clicked_1d[i]:
+                            marker.setData(
+                                [x if not self.is_log_x else np.log10(x)],
+                                [y_val if not self.is_log_y else np.log10(y_val)],
+                            )
+                elif isinstance(item, pg.ImageItem):
+                    if x is None or y_values is None:
+                        return
+                    self.coordinatesClicked2D.emit(x, y_values)
+                    self.marker_2d.setPos([x, y_values])
+
+    def check_log(self):
+        """Checks if the x or y axis is in log scale and updates the internal state accordingly."""
+        self.is_log_x = self.plot_item.ctrl.logXCheck.isChecked()
+        self.is_log_y = self.plot_item.ctrl.logYCheck.isChecked()

bec_widgets/qtdesigner_plugins/scan2d_plot_plugin.py

@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+from PyQt5.QtDesigner import QPyDesignerCustomWidgetPlugin
+from PyQt5.QtGui import QIcon
+
+from bec_widgets.scan2d_plot import BECScanPlot2D
+
+
+class BECScanPlot2DPlugin(QPyDesignerCustomWidgetPlugin):
+    def __init__(self, parent=None):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+
+        self._initialized = False
+
+    def initialize(self, formEditor):
+        if self._initialized:
+            return
+
+        self._initialized = True
+
+    def isInitialized(self):
+        return self._initialized
+
+    def createWidget(self, parent):
+        return BECScanPlot2D(parent)
+
+    def name(self):
+        return "BECScanPlot2D"
+
+    def group(self):
+        return "BEC widgets"
+
+    def icon(self):
+        return QIcon()
+
+    def toolTip(self):
+        return "BEC plot for 2D scans"
+
+    def whatsThis(self):
+        return "BEC plot for 2D scans"
+
+    def isContainer(self):
+        return False
+
+    def domXml(self):
+        return (
+            '<widget class="BECScanPlot2D" name="BECScanPlot2D">\n'
+            ' <property name="toolTip" >\n'
+            "  <string>BEC plot for 2D scans</string>\n"
+            " </property>\n"
+            ' <property name="whatsThis" >\n'
+            "  <string>BEC plot for 2D scans in Python using PyQt.</string>\n"
+            " </property>\n"
+            "</widget>\n"
+        )
+
+    def includeFile(self):
+        return "scan2d_plot"

bec_widgets/qtdesigner_plugins/scan_plot_plugin.py

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 from PyQt5.QtDesigner import QPyDesignerCustomWidgetPlugin
 from PyQt5.QtGui import QIcon
-from scan_plot import BECScanPlot
+
+from bec_widgets.scan_plot import BECScanPlot
 
 
 class BECScanPlotPlugin(QPyDesignerCustomWidgetPlugin):
     def __init__(self, parent=None):
-        super(BECScanPlotPlugin, self).__init__(parent)
+        super().__init__(parent)
 
         self._initialized = False
 

bec_widgets/readme.md

@@ -1,4 +1,12 @@
 Add/modify the path in the following variable to make the plugin avaiable in Qt Designer:
 ```
-$ export PYQTDESIGNERPATH=/<path to repo>/bec/bec_qtplugin:$PYQTDESIGNERPATH
+$ export PYQTDESIGNERPATH=/<path to repo>/bec_widgets/qtdesigner_plugins
 ```
+
+It can be done when activating a conda environment (run with the corresponding env already activated):
+```
+$ conda env config vars set PYQTDESIGNERPATH=/<path to repo>/bec_widgets/qtdesigner_plugins
+```
+
+All the available conda-forge `pyqt >=5.15` packages don't seem to support loading Qt Designer
+python plugins at the time of writing. Use `pyqt =5.12` to solve the issue for now.

bec_widgets/scan2d_plot.py

@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from bec_lib.core.logger import bec_logger
+from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtProperty, pyqtSlot
+
+from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
+
+logger = bec_logger.logger
+
+
+pg.setConfigOptions(background="w", foreground="k", antialias=True)
+
+
+class BECScanPlot2D(pg.GraphicsView):
+    def __init__(self, parent=None, background="default"):
+        super().__init__(parent, background)
+        bec_dispatcher.connect(self)
+
+        self._x_channel = ""
+        self._y_channel = ""
+        self._z_channel = ""
+
+        self._xpos = []
+        self._ypos = []
+
+        self._x_ind = None
+        self._y_ind = None
+
+        self.plot_item = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.setCentralItem(self.plot_item)
+        self.plot_item.setAspectLocked(True)
+
+        self.imageItem = pg.ImageItem()
+        self.plot_item.addItem(self.imageItem)
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_new_scan(self, _scan_segment, metadata):
+        # TODO: Do we reset in case of a scan type change?
+        self.imageItem.clear()
+
+        # TODO: better to check the number of coordinates in metadata["positions"]?
+        if metadata["scan_name"] != "grid_scan":
+            return
+
+        positions = [sorted(set(pos)) for pos in zip(*metadata["positions"])]
+
+        motors = metadata["scan_motors"]
+        if self.x_channel and self.y_channel:
+            self._x_ind = motors.index(self.x_channel) if self.x_channel in motors else None
+            self._y_ind = motors.index(self.y_channel) if self.y_channel in motors else None
+        elif not self.x_channel and not self.y_channel:
+            # Plot the first and second motors along x and y axes respectively
+            self._x_ind = 0
+            self._y_ind = 1
+        else:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"X and Y channels should be either both empty or both set in {self.objectName()}"
+            )
+
+        if self._x_ind is None or self._y_ind is None:
+            return
+
+        xpos = positions[self._x_ind]
+        ypos = positions[self._y_ind]
+
+        self._xpos = xpos
+        self._ypos = ypos
+
+        self.imageItem.setImage(np.zeros(shape=(len(xpos), len(ypos))))
+
+        w = max(xpos) - min(xpos)
+        h = max(ypos) - min(ypos)
+        w_pix = w / (len(xpos) - 1)
+        h_pix = h / (len(ypos) - 1)
+        self.imageItem.setRect(min(xpos) - w_pix / 2, min(ypos) - h_pix / 2, w + w_pix, h + h_pix)
+
+        self.plot_item.setLabel("bottom", motors[self._x_ind])
+        self.plot_item.setLabel("left", motors[self._y_ind])
+
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_scan_segment(self, scan_segment, metadata):
+        if not self.z_channel or metadata["scan_name"] != "grid_scan":
+            return
+
+        if self._x_ind is None or self._y_ind is None:
+            return
+
+        point_coord = metadata["positions"][scan_segment["point_id"]]
+
+        x_coord_ind = self._xpos.index(point_coord[self._x_ind])
+        y_coord_ind = self._ypos.index(point_coord[self._y_ind])
+
+        data = scan_segment["data"]
+        z_new = data[self.z_channel][self.z_channel]["value"]
+
+        image = self.imageItem.image
+        image[x_coord_ind, y_coord_ind] = z_new
+        self.imageItem.setImage()
+
+    @pyqtProperty(str)
+    def x_channel(self):
+        return self._x_channel
+
+    @x_channel.setter
+    def x_channel(self, new_val):
+        self._x_channel = new_val
+        self.plot_item.setLabel("bottom", new_val)
+
+    @pyqtProperty(str)
+    def y_channel(self):
+        return self._y_channel
+
+    @y_channel.setter
+    def y_channel(self, new_val):
+        self._y_channel = new_val
+        self.plot_item.setLabel("left", new_val)
+
+    @pyqtProperty(str)
+    def z_channel(self):
+        return self._z_channel
+
+    @z_channel.setter
+    def z_channel(self, new_val):
+        self._z_channel = new_val
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import sys
+
+    from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication
+
+    app = QApplication(sys.argv)
+
+    plot = BECScanPlot2D()
+    # If x_channel and y_channel are both omitted, they will be inferred from each running grid scan
+    plot.z_channel = "bpm3y"
+
+    plot.show()
+
+    sys.exit(app.exec_())

bec_widgets/scan_plot.py

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 import itertools
 
 import pyqtgraph as pg
+from bec_lib.core.logger import bec_logger
 from PyQt5.QtCore import pyqtProperty, pyqtSlot
 
-from bec_lib.core.logger import bec_logger
+from bec_widgets.bec_dispatcher import bec_dispatcher
 
 logger = bec_logger.logger
 
@@ -12,9 +13,13 @@ pg.setConfigOptions(background="w", foreground="k", antialias=True)
 COLORS = ["#fd7f6f", "#7eb0d5", "#b2e061", "#bd7ebe", "#ffb55a"]
 
 
-class BECScanPlot(pg.PlotWidget):
+class BECScanPlot(pg.GraphicsView):
     def __init__(self, parent=None, background="default"):
         super().__init__(parent, background)
+        bec_dispatcher.connect(self)
+
+        self.view = pg.PlotItem()
+        self.setCentralItem(self.view)
 
         self._x_channel = ""
         self._y_channel_list = []
@@ -22,36 +27,18 @@ class BECScanPlot(pg.PlotWidget):
         self.scan_curves = {}
         self.dap_curves = {}
 
-    def initialize(self):
-        plot_item = self.getPlotItem()
-        plot_item.addLegend()
-        colors = itertools.cycle(COLORS)
-
-        for y_chan in self.y_channel_list:
-            if y_chan.startswith("dap."):
-                y_chan = y_chan.partition("dap.")[-1]
-                curves = self.dap_curves
-            else:
-                curves = self.scan_curves
-
-            curves[y_chan] = plot_item.plot(
-                x=[], y=[], pen=pg.mkPen(color=next(colors), width=2), name=y_chan
-            )
-
-        plot_item.setLabel("bottom", self._x_channel)
-        if len(self.scan_curves) == 1:
-            plot_item.setLabel("left", next(iter(self.scan_curves)))
-
-    @pyqtSlot()
-    def clearData(self):
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_new_scan(self, _scan_segment, _metadata):
         for plot_curve in {**self.scan_curves, **self.dap_curves}.values():
             plot_curve.setData(x=[], y=[])
 
-    @pyqtSlot(dict)
-    def redraw_scan(self, data):
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def on_scan_segment(self, scan_segment, _metadata):
         if not self.x_channel:
             return
 
+        data = scan_segment["data"]
+
         if self.x_channel not in data:
             logger.warning(f"Unknown channel `{self.x_channel}` for X data in {self.objectName()}")
             return
@@ -74,8 +61,8 @@ class BECScanPlot(pg.PlotWidget):
 
             plot_curve.setData(x=[*x, x_new], y=[*y, y_new])
 
-    @pyqtSlot(dict)
-    def redraw_dap(self, data):
+    @pyqtSlot(dict, dict)
+    def redraw_dap(self, data, _metadata):
         for chan, plot_curve in self.dap_curves.items():
             if not chan:
                 continue
@@ -95,8 +82,35 @@ class BECScanPlot(pg.PlotWidget):
 
     @y_channel_list.setter
     def y_channel_list(self, new_list):
+        # TODO: do we want to care about dap/not dap here?
+        chan_removed = [chan for chan in self._y_channel_list if chan not in new_list]
+        if chan_removed and chan_removed[0].startswith("dap."):
+            chan_removed = chan_removed[0].partition("dap.")[-1]
+            bec_dispatcher.disconnect_dap_slot(self.redraw_dap, chan_removed)
+
         self._y_channel_list = new_list
 
+        # Prepare plot for a potentially different list of y channels
+        self.view.clear()
+
+        self.view.addLegend()
+        colors = itertools.cycle(COLORS)
+
+        for y_chan in new_list:
+            if y_chan.startswith("dap."):
+                y_chan = y_chan.partition("dap.")[-1]
+                curves = self.dap_curves
+                bec_dispatcher.connect_dap_slot(self.redraw_dap, y_chan)
+            else:
+                curves = self.scan_curves
+
+            curves[y_chan] = self.view.plot(
+                x=[], y=[], pen=pg.mkPen(color=next(colors), width=2), name=y_chan
+            )
+
+        if len(new_list) == 1:
+            self.view.setLabel("left", new_list[0])
+
     @pyqtProperty(str)
     def x_channel(self):
         return self._x_channel
@@ -104,3 +118,20 @@ class BECScanPlot(pg.PlotWidget):
     @x_channel.setter
     def x_channel(self, new_val):
         self._x_channel = new_val
+        self.view.setLabel("bottom", new_val)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import sys
+
+    from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication
+
+    app = QApplication(sys.argv)
+
+    plot = BECScanPlot()
+    plot.x_channel = "samx"
+    plot.y_channel_list = ["bpm3y", "bpm6y"]
+
+    plot.show()
+
+    sys.exit(app.exec_())

setup.cfg

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 [metadata]
-name = bec_lib
-description = BEC library
+name = bec_widgets
+description = BEC Widgets
 long_description = file: README.md
 long_description_content_type = text/markdown
-url = https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec
+url = https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets
 project_urls =
-    Bug Tracker = https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec/issues
+    Bug Tracker = https://gitlab.psi.ch/bec/bec-widgets/issues
 classifiers =
     Programming Language :: Python :: 3
     Development Status :: 3 - Alpha

setup.py

@@ -1,13 +1,10 @@
 from setuptools import setup
 
-__version__ = "0.2.0"
+__version__ = "0.11.0"
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     setup(
-        install_requires=[
-            "pyqt5",
-            "pyqtgraph",
-        ],
-        extras_require={"dev": ["pytest", "pytest-random-order", "coverage", "pytest-qt"]},
+        install_requires=["pyqt5", "pyqtgraph", "bec_lib"],
+        extras_require={"dev": ["pytest", "pytest-random-order", "coverage", "pytest-qt", "black"]},
         version=__version__,
     )

tests/test_basic_plot.py

@@ -0,0 +1,152 @@
+from unittest import mock
+
+import numpy as np
+from pytestqt import qtbot
+
+from bec_widgets import basic_plot
+
+
+def test_basic_plot_emits_no_signal(qtbot):
+    """Test LinePlot emits no signal when only one data entry is present."""
+
+    y_value_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+    plot = basic_plot.BasicPlot(y_value_list=y_value_list)
+    data = {
+        "data": {
+            "x": {"x": {"value": 1}},
+            "y1": {"y1": {"value": 1}},
+            "y2": {"y2": {"value": 3}},
+        }
+    }
+    metadata = {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]}
+    with mock.patch("bec_widgets.basic_plot.client") as mock_client:
+        with mock.patch.object(plot, "update_signal") as mock_update_signal:
+            plot.on_scan_segment(data=data, metadata=metadata)
+            mock_update_signal.emit.assert_not_called()
+
+
+def test_basic_plot_emits_signal(qtbot):
+    """Test LinePlot emits signal."""
+
+    y_value_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+    plot = basic_plot.BasicPlot(y_value_list=y_value_list)
+    data = {
+        "data": {
+            "x": {"x": {"value": 1}},
+            "y1": {"y1": {"value": 1}},
+            "y2": {"y2": {"value": 3}},
+        }
+    }
+    plotter_data_y = [[1, 1], [3, 3]]
+    metadata = {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]}
+    with mock.patch("bec_widgets.basic_plot.client") as mock_client:
+        # mock_client.device_manager.devices.keys.return_value = ["y1"]
+        with mock.patch.object(plot, "update_signal") as mock_update_signal:
+            mock_update_signal.emit()
+            plot.on_scan_segment(data=data, metadata=metadata)
+            plot.on_scan_segment(data=data, metadata=metadata)
+            mock_update_signal.emit.assert_called()
+            # TODO allow mock_client to create return values for device_manager_devices
+            # assert plot.plotter_data_y == plotter_data_y
+
+
+def test_basic_plot_raise_warning_wrong_signal_request(qtbot):
+    """Test LinePlot raises warning and skips signal when entry not present in data."""
+
+    y_value_list = ["y1", "y22"]
+    plot = basic_plot.BasicPlot(y_value_list=y_value_list)
+    data = {
+        "data": {
+            "x": {"x": {"value": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]}},
+            "y1": {"y1": {"value": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]}},
+            "y2": {"y2": {"value": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]}},
+        }
+    }
+    metadata = {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]}
+    with mock.patch("bec_widgets.basic_plot.client") as mock_client:
+        # TODO fix mock_client
+        mock_dict = {"y1": [1, 2]}
+        mock_client.device_manager.devices.__contains__.side_effect = mock_dict.__contains__
+
+        # = {"y1": [1, 2]}
+        with mock.patch.object(plot, "update_signal") as mock_update_signal:
+            mock_update_signal.emit()
+            plot.on_scan_segment(data=data, metadata=metadata)
+            assert plot.y_value_list == ["y1"]
+
+
+# def test_basic_plot_update(qtbot):
+#     """Test LinePlot update."""
+
+#     y_value_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+#     plot = basic_plot.BasicPlot(y_value_list=y_value_list)
+#     plot.label_bottom = "x"
+#     plot.label_left = f"{', '.join(y_value_list)}"
+#     plot.plotter_data_x = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
+#     plot.plotter_data_y = [[1, 2, 3, 4, 5], [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]]
+#     plot.update()
+
+#     assert all(plot.curves[0].getData()[0] == np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]))
+#     assert all(plot.curves[0].getData()[1] == np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]))
+#     assert all(plot.curves[1].getData()[1] == np.array([3, 4, 5, 6, 7]))
+
+
+# # TODO Outputting the wrong data, e.g. motor is not in list of devices
+# def test_basic_plot_update(qtbot):
+#     """Test LinePlot update."""
+
+#     y_value_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+#     plot = basic_plot.BasicPlot(y_value_list=y_value_list)
+#     plot.label_bottom = "x"
+#     plot.label_left = f"{', '.join(y_value_list)}"
+#     plot.plotter_data_x = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
+#     plot.plotter_data_y = [[1, 2, 3, 4, 5], [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]]
+#     plot.update()
+
+#     assert all(plot.curves[0].getData()[0] == np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]))
+#     assert all(plot.curves[0].getData()[1] == np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]))
+#     assert all(plot.curves[1].getData()[1] == np.array([3, 4, 5, 6, 7]))
+
+
+# def test_basic_plot_mouse_moved(qtbot):
+#     """Test LinePlot mouse_moved."""
+
+#     y_value_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+#     plot = basic_plot.BasicPlot(y_value_list=y_value_list)
+#     plot.plotter_data_x = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
+#     plot.plotter_data_y = [[1, 2, 3, 4, 5], [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]]
+#     plot.precision = 3
+#     string_cap = 10
+#     x_data = f"{3:.{plot.precision}f}"
+#     y_data = f"{3:.{plot.precision}f}"
+#     output_string = "".join(
+#         [
+#             "Mouse cursor",
+#             "\n",
+#             f"{y_value_list[0]}",
+#             "\n",
+#             f"X_data:   {x_data:>{string_cap}}",
+#             "\n",
+#             f"Y_data: {y_data:>{string_cap}}",
+#         ]
+#     )
+#     x_data = f"{3:.{plot.precision}f}"
+#     y_data = f"{5:.{plot.precision}f}"
+#     output_string = "".join(
+#         [
+#             output_string,
+#             "\n",
+#             f"{y_value_list[1]}",
+#             "\n",
+#             f"X_data:   {x_data:>{string_cap}}",
+#             "\n",
+#             f"Y_data: {y_data:>{string_cap}}",
+#         ]
+#     )
+#     with mock.patch.object(
+#         plot, "plot"
+#     ) as mock_plot:  # TODO change test to simulate QTable instead of QLabel
+#         mock_plot.sceneBoundingRect.contains.return_value = True
+#         mock_plot.vb.mapSceneToView((20, 10)).x.return_value = 2.8
+#         plot.mouse_moved((20, 10))
+#         assert plot.mouse_box_data.text() == output_string

tests/test_crosshair.py

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+import numpy as np
+import pyqtgraph as pg
+from PyQt5.QtCore import QPointF
+
+from bec_widgets.qt_utils import Crosshair
+
+
+def test_mouse_moved_lines(qtbot):
+    # Create a PlotWidget and add a PlotItem
+    plot_widget = pg.PlotWidget(title="1D PlotWidget with multiple curves")
+    plot_item = plot_widget.getPlotItem()
+    plot_item.plot([1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6])
+
+    # Create a Crosshair instance
+    crosshair = Crosshair(plot_item=plot_item, precision=2)
+
+    # Connect the signals to slots that will store the emitted values
+    emitted_values_1D = []
+    crosshair.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(emitted_values_1D.append)
+
+    # Simulate a mouse moved event at a specific position
+    pos_in_view = QPointF(2, 5)
+    pos_in_scene = plot_item.vb.mapViewToScene(pos_in_view)
+    event_mock = [pos_in_scene]
+
+    # Call the mouse_moved method
+    crosshair.mouse_moved(event_mock)
+
+    # Assert the expected behavior
+    assert crosshair.v_line.pos().x() == 2
+    assert crosshair.h_line.pos().y() == 5
+
+
+def test_mouse_moved_signals(qtbot):
+    # Create a PlotWidget and add a PlotItem
+    plot_widget = pg.PlotWidget(title="1D PlotWidget with multiple curves")
+    plot_item = plot_widget.getPlotItem()
+    plot_item.plot([1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6])
+
+    # Create a Crosshair instance
+    crosshair = Crosshair(plot_item=plot_item, precision=2)
+
+    # Create a slot that will store the emitted values as tuples
+    emitted_values_1D = []
+
+    def slot(x, y_values):
+        emitted_values_1D.append((x, y_values))
+
+    # Connect the signal to the custom slot
+    crosshair.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(slot)
+
+    # Simulate a mouse moved event at a specific position
+    pos_in_view = QPointF(2, 5)
+    pos_in_scene = plot_item.vb.mapViewToScene(pos_in_view)
+    event_mock = [pos_in_scene]
+
+    # Call the mouse_moved method
+    crosshair.mouse_moved(event_mock)
+
+    # Assert the expected behavior
+    assert emitted_values_1D == [(2.0, [5.0])]
+
+
+def test_mouse_moved_signals_outside(qtbot):
+    # Create a PlotWidget and add a PlotItem
+    plot_widget = pg.PlotWidget(title="1D PlotWidget with multiple curves")
+    plot_item = plot_widget.getPlotItem()
+    plot_item.plot([1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6])
+
+    # Create a Crosshair instance
+    crosshair = Crosshair(plot_item=plot_item, precision=2)
+
+    # Create a slot that will store the emitted values as tuples
+    emitted_values_1D = []
+
+    def slot(x, y_values):
+        emitted_values_1D.append((x, y_values))
+
+    # Connect the signal to the custom slot
+    crosshair.coordinatesChanged1D.connect(slot)
+
+    # Simulate a mouse moved event at a specific position
+    pos_in_view = QPointF(22, 55)
+    pos_in_scene = plot_item.vb.mapViewToScene(pos_in_view)
+    event_mock = [pos_in_scene]
+
+    # Call the mouse_moved method
+    crosshair.mouse_moved(event_mock)
+
+    # Assert the expected behavior
+    assert emitted_values_1D == []
+
+
+def test_mouse_moved_signals_2D(qtbot):
+    # write similar test for 2D plot
+
+    # Create a PlotWidget and add a PlotItem
+    plot_widget = pg.PlotWidget(title="2D plot with crosshair and ROI square")
+    data_2D = np.random.random((100, 200))
+    plot_item = plot_widget.getPlotItem()
+    image_item = pg.ImageItem(data_2D)
+    plot_item.addItem(image_item)
+    # Create a Crosshair instance
+    crosshair = Crosshair(plot_item=plot_item)
+    # Create a slot that will store the emitted values as tuples
+    emitted_values_2D = []
+
+    def slot(x, y):
+        emitted_values_2D.append((x, y))
+
+    # Connect the signal to the custom slot
+    crosshair.coordinatesChanged2D.connect(slot)
+    # Simulate a mouse moved event at a specific position
+    pos_in_view = QPointF(22.0, 55.0)
+    pos_in_scene = plot_item.vb.mapViewToScene(pos_in_view)
+    event_mock = [pos_in_scene]
+    # Call the mouse_moved method
+    crosshair.mouse_moved(event_mock)
+    # Assert the expected behavior
+    assert emitted_values_2D == [(22.0, 55.0)]
+
+
+def test_mouse_moved_signals_2D_outside(qtbot):
+    # write similar test for 2D plot
+
+    # Create a PlotWidget and add a PlotItem
+    plot_widget = pg.PlotWidget(title="2D plot with crosshair and ROI square")
+    data_2D = np.random.random((100, 200))
+    plot_item = plot_widget.getPlotItem()
+    image_item = pg.ImageItem(data_2D)
+    plot_item.addItem(image_item)
+    # Create a Crosshair instance
+    crosshair = Crosshair(plot_item=plot_item, precision=2)
+    # Create a slot that will store the emitted values as tuples
+    emitted_values_2D = []
+
+    def slot(x, y):
+        emitted_values_2D.append((x, y))
+
+    # Connect the signal to the custom slot
+    crosshair.coordinatesChanged2D.connect(slot)
+    # Simulate a mouse moved event at a specific position
+    pos_in_view = QPointF(220.0, 555.0)
+    pos_in_scene = plot_item.vb.mapViewToScene(pos_in_view)
+    event_mock = [pos_in_scene]
+    # Call the mouse_moved method
+    crosshair.mouse_moved(event_mock)
+    # Assert the expected behavior
+    assert emitted_values_2D == []

tests/test_scan_plot.py

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+from pytestqt import qtbot
+
+from bec_widgets import scan_plot
+
+
+def test_scan_plot(qtbot):
+    """Test ScanPlot"""
+    plot = scan_plot.BECScanPlot()
+    qtbot.addWidget(plot)
+    plot.show()
+    qtbot.waitExposed(plot)
+
+    plot.x_channel = "x"
+    plot.y_channel_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+
+    plot.on_scan_segment(
+        {
+            "data": {
+                "x": {"x": {"value": 1}},
+                "y1": {"y1": {"value": 1}},
+                "y2": {"y2": {"value": 3}},
+            }
+        },
+        {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]},
+    )
+    plot.on_scan_segment(
+        {
+            "data": {
+                "x": {"x": {"value": 2}},
+                "y1": {"y1": {"value": 2}},
+                "y2": {"y2": {"value": 4}},
+            }
+        },
+        {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]},
+    )
+
+    assert all(plot.scan_curves["y1"].getData()[0] == [1, 2])
+    assert all(plot.scan_curves["y2"].getData()[1] == [3, 4])
+
+
+def test_scan_plot_clears_data(qtbot):
+    """Test ScanPlot"""
+    plot = scan_plot.BECScanPlot()
+    qtbot.addWidget(plot)
+    plot.show()
+    qtbot.waitExposed(plot)
+
+    plot.x_channel = "x"
+    plot.y_channel_list = ["y1", "y2"]
+
+    plot.on_scan_segment(
+        {
+            "data": {
+                "x": {"x": {"value": 1}},
+                "y1": {"y1": {"value": 1}},
+                "y2": {"y2": {"value": 3}},
+            }
+        },
+        {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]},
+    )
+    plot.on_new_scan({}, {})
+    plot.on_scan_segment(
+        {
+            "data": {
+                "x": {"x": {"value": 2}},
+                "y1": {"y1": {"value": 2}},
+                "y2": {"y2": {"value": 4}},
+            }
+        },
+        {"scanID": "test", "scan_number": 1, "scan_report_devices": ["x"]},
+    )
+
+    assert all(plot.scan_curves["y1"].getData()[0] == [2])
+    assert all(plot.scan_curves["y2"].getData()[1] == [4])
+
+
+def test_scan_plot_redraws_dap(qtbot):
+    """Test ScanPlot"""
+    plot = scan_plot.BECScanPlot()
+    qtbot.addWidget(plot)
+    plot.show()
+    qtbot.waitExposed(plot)
+
+    plot.y_channel_list = ["dap.y1", "dap.y2"]
+
+    plot.redraw_dap({"y1": {"x": [1], "y": [1]}, "y2": {"x": [2], "y": [2]}}, {})
+
+    assert all(plot.dap_curves["y1"].getData()[0] == [1])
+    assert all(plot.dap_curves["y2"].getData()[1] == [2])