---
name: "pyvcp"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "linuxcnc-uspace"
version: "1:2.9.4-2+deb13u1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/pyvcp"
---

# pyvcp(1)

Virtual Control Panel for LinuxCNC

## NAME

pyvcp - Virtual Control Panel for LinuxCNC

## SYNOPSIS

**pyvcp** \[-g *WxH+X+Y*\] \[-c *component-name*\] *myfile.xml*

## OPTIONS

- **-g** *WxH+X+Y*

  This sets the initial geometry of the root window. Use 'WxH' for just size, '+X+Y' for just position, or 'WxH+X+Y' for both. Size / position use pixel units. Position is referenced from top left.

- **-c** *component-name*

  Use *component-name* as the HAL component name.  If the component name is not specified, the basename of the XML file is used.

## SEE ALSO

*Python Virtual Control Panel* in the LinuxCNC documentation for a description of the xml syntax, along with examples.