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+.. _synoptics:
+
+==========
+Synoptics
+==========
+
+Synoptic widgets provide a graphical interface to control equipment. They may
+display some graphics elements (realistic representations or schematic ones)
+some of which may allow interactions (such as accept mouse clicks) or provide
+updated values and changing colors.
+
+.. figure:: /_static/synoptic01.png
+ :align: center
+
+ Example of a synoptic representing a beam line. Some active elements are
+ marked with red squares and one has been selected which is shown by a blue
+ ellipse. \ No newline at end of file