There is a specialized development software called SCADA (Supervision Control and Data Acquisition) which is used for visualization of plant production lines usually run by PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). All those virtual instruments, pipes, lines, arrows, animated conveyors, vessels and other have their origins in such software. Terms widely used are Industrial Automation and Process Control. I guess that's why the name "Industrial Stuff" was chosen. If it was me, I would probably call it a little different. Something like Industrial Automation Visualization (since it's only used for visualization of industrial automation). Or VIAC (Visual Industrial Automation Components). Or IPV (Industrial Process Visualization). Or PCV (Process Control Visualization). Or ... you name it.
Thanks for the explanation.
I think "Industrial" is a good name for the tab. "Industrial Automation Visualization" is too long.
VIAC, IPV and PCV are short but most people don't know them and would have to look for the meaning somewhere.
Besides, Industrial is surely more descriptive than Misc or Additional.
Btw. anyone interested in SCADA should take a look at PascalSCADA (http://www.pascalscada.com) which is also included in Lazarus CT.
I downloaded it now from SVN repo and installed. It seems to have a different goal. It is controlling the actual processes and devices. I don't see any LEDs or other graphs there.
Our lib should be simple and graphics oriented. Zeljan suggested a new base class with common properties for all "Industrial" components.
Initially it would have AntiAliasingMode.
People could use this lib as a base for a SCADA solution or anything fancy.
Anyway, now we can shamelessly pull code from existing components and libs. This is the essence of GPL. The license and copyright notes must be preserved of course.