🚀 Introducing SynQPanel - A New Panel-Based Visualization Tool for AIDA64 Users

[GaHile]

Hello everyone, 🙏

We like to share a project we're working on with a lot of care and passion over the past months: SynQPanel.

SynQPanel is a Windows desktop panel visualization application designed to present AIDA64 hardware telemetry in clean, compact, and highly customizable layouts - especially suited for secondary displays and dedicated monitoring screens. It will be available FREE OF COST!!

This post is an early introduction and teaser ahead of a public release. We created this thread so that we can add the URL in the application UI and further, we will use it for discussions!

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What is SynQPanel?

SynQPanel provides a visual layer on top of AIDA64 Shared Memory, allowing users to design information-dense dashboards composed of multiple visual elements.

The focus is not on replacing AIDA64, but on presenting its data differently - with some different control over layout, density, and visual intent.

The project is:

• Open-source
• Built with WPF (.NET )
• Designed around clarity, precision, and long-term maintainability
   

The purpose of the project is to act as an external visualization frontend for sensor data (for example, animated or stylized sensor panels).
All rendering, UI, and animation logic are handled entirely within the external application; AIDA64 remains unchanged and is used solely as the data provider.

To clarify the project’s scope:

• Uses only AIDA64’s documented shared memory interface
• Does not include or distribute any AIDA64 components
• Does not bypass licensing, UI limitations, or protections
• Clearly states non-affiliation:

• Does not use AIDA64 logos or branding
• Refers to AIDA64 only in a functional manner (e.g., “ensure AIDA64 shared memory is enabled”)

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What does it do?

• Presents CPU, GPU, memory, and system metrics using text, gauges, bars, tables, and charts
• Supports static and animated visual elements (for subtle motion, indicators, and themed panels)
• Allows pixel-precise layout control for compact or high-density panels
• Supports profile-based configurations for different layouts and resolutions
• Includes a small set of built-in Extra add-ons for runtime and system context

All telemetry is read via AIDA64 Shared Memory - a compatible AIDA64 installation is required/must. 

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Design Philosophy

SynQPanel is designed to be:

• Minimal - Its simple and helps to what you choose to display
• Precise - exact positioning and controlled visuals
• Intentional - visuals serve information, not the other way around

The goal is to give users the tools to design their own panels, whether simple or highly detailed.

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Project Origin & Status

SynQPanel is derived from an open-source codebase originally authored by Habib Rehman, and has since been independently developed, refactored, and extended under the GNU GPL.

Current status:

• Beta
• Core functionality is stable
• UI, add-ons, and internal APIs may continue to evolve

📅 Planned public release:
🎉First week of January 2026 🎉

We are Finalizing the Code, updating Free Licensing, Attributions, cutting things to make it as light as possible  

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Open Source & Community

• Licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
• Source code will be available on GitHub
• Feedback, ideas, and discussion are very welcome and will continue in this thread

Once released, we’ll share:

• GitHub repository link
• Screenshots / short animations
• Basic setup and usage guidance (Will need your help here too)

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Disclaimer

• AIDA64 is a registered trademark of FinalWire Ltd.
• SynQPanel is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FinalWire Ltd.

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Thank you all for reading 🙏 We will need your love, support to make this project good 🙏

We're excited and looking forward to sharing more details soon and hearing your thoughts.

__ SynQPanel contributors

[GaHile]

🚀 SynQPanel v1.0 – Public Preview Released

Hello everyone,
Following up on my earlier teaser, SynQPanel v1.0 (Public Preview) is now available.

SynQPanel is a panel-based desktop visualization tool for AIDA64 users, focused on:

• clean layouts
• pixel-precise control
• secondary displays & always-on dashboards

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✨ Highlights

• Uses AIDA64 Shared Memory
• Runs on Windows 10 / 11
• Profile-based configurations
• Multiple visual elements (text, gauges, bars, tables)
• Small set of built-in add-ons for system & runtime context

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⚖️ Licensing & Attribution

• Released under GNU GPL v3.0 or later
• Derived from an open-source project originally authored by Habib Rehman
• Since then significantly modified, extended, and independently maintained as SynQPanel
• AIDA64 is a registered trademark of FinalWire Ltd
• SynQPanel is not affiliated with or endorsed by FinalWire Ltd

Source code & license details:
👉 https://github.com/sursingh-hub/SynQPanel

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⬇️ Download

• Windows installer (Public Preview)
  Available under GitHub Releases

👉 https://github.com/sursingh-hub/SynQPanel/releases

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⚠️ Security Notice (Please Read)

SynQPanel is a new, unsigned application.

Because of this, Windows SmartScreen or some antivirus tools may briefly scan the installer or display a warning during first launch. This is normal behavior for newly released software and does not indicate malware.

Why this can happen

SynQPanel legitimately accesses:

• Local configuration files
• AIDA64 shared memory
• System and hardware telemetry

What to expect

✔ Installer completes successfully
✔ SynQPanel runs normally
✔ No warnings on subsequent launches

Windows SmartScreen/Defender

If Windows shows “Protected your PC”:
Click More info → Run anyway to continue.

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Transparency:
SynQPanel is fully open source, with complete source code available on GitHub.
There are no hidden installers, background services, or bundled software.

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⚙️ Enable AIDA64 Shared Memory (Required)

SynQPanel requires AIDA64 Shared Memory.

AIDA64 → Preferences → External Applications
Enable:

• ✅ Shared Memory
• ✅ Writing sensor values to RivaTuner OSD
• ✅ Display labels

Restart AIDA64 after applying changes.

 

 

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🧪 Public Preview Notice

This is a Public Preview release.

Please:

• Keep backups of your original .sensorpanel, .spzip, or .sqx files
• Avoid editing your only copy of important panels
• Use test or duplicated panels when experimenting

SynQPanel does not modify AIDA64 itself, but may save changes back to imported panel formats.

Provided as-is, without warranty, as permitted under the GPL.

 

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🙏 Final Words

This project is shared in the spirit of learning, experimentation, and open-source collaboration.

Feedback - positive or critical - is welcome.
Thank you to the AIDA64 community for the inspiration over the years.

__ SynQPanel contributors

[GaHile]

=========This Section is reserved for Known Issues============

Known Issues (Public Preview)

• .rslcd panels are partially supported
  Some gauges may not render correctly
• Saving .rslcd panels is not supported at this time
• When adding new items to .sensorpanel or .spzip panels,
  new items are currently added to the bottom of the panel list
• Some .spzip or .sensorpanel files generated by newer AIDA64 versions or having MANY images may fail to import due to format differences. This will be addressed in upcoming updates [FIXED]
• System short cut in labels are not loaded and appear as $CPUModel, $GPU1Model

These limitations are known and will be improved in future updates.
 

=========FIXES============

Update – Fixed, will be available in the upcoming build v1.0.1

Two issues identified during testing have now been resolved:

• Background images marked as “Set as background” in AIDA64 panels were not being detected correctly. SynQPanel now respects the BGIMG flag exactly as defined by AIDA64.

• Image-based hour hands using the Time (STIME) sensor (including 360 / 720 image clocks) were not rendering correctly when the sensor returned formatted time values. SynQPanel now properly interprets STIME for image-state gauges.

Thank you to everyone who tested and reported these - this helped improve compatibility with advanced AIDA64 panels.

• Enhanced Shared Memory Reading SynQPanel no longer imposes any shared memory size limits. It dynamically maps and parses the full memory region provided by AIDA64, eliminating XML truncation and sensor-list instability.

[GaHile]

 =============== Instructions: We will keep on updating this ===========
 

💾 Saving & Exporting Panels

Currently supported formats:

• .sensorpanel
• .spzip
• .sqx

Saving changes

• In SynQ Manager, clicking Save writes all changes back to the original imported file

Exporting panels

1. Open SynQ Gallery from the left pane
2. Select the panel you want to export
3. Use Export SPZIP or Export SQX

Notes on animations

• GIFs, animations, and advanced visuals are only supported in .sqx
• If you add animations, export the panel as .sqx for full compatibility

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Converting MB to GB or other conversions example:

[Loyd]

From GaHile "About the images not loading

That’s very useful feedback.
Could you please let me know (or share an example) where some image items didn’t load?
If you can mention:

• panel format (.sensorpanel, .spzip, .sqx)
• image type (static / GIF / web image)
• and whether they were existing items or newly added

I’ll try to reproduce it and address it in the next update."

panel format=.spzip, image type static *.png, existing. This was the main image used for the panel.

Also did not load the system short cut in labels. Missing the path maybe?

Loyd

[GaHile]

8 hours ago, Loyd said:

From GaHile "About the images not loading

That’s very useful feedback.
Could you please let me know (or share an example) where some image items didn’t load?
If you can mention:

• panel format (.sensorpanel, .spzip, .sqx)
• image type (static / GIF / web image)
• and whether they were existing items or newly added

I’ll try to reproduce it and address it in the next update."

panel format=.spzip, image type static *.png, existing. This was the main image used for the panel.

Also did not load the system short cut in labels. Missing the path maybe?

Loyd

@Loyd: Thank you so much for sharing the details! I really appreciate it ! 🙏

1. Yes, the main image issue is resolved and we found that when any image is set as Background was skipped in the code. This happened as we had the code to skip "Preview" first image. Now its fixed and will be shipped in the next build
2. If you dont mind, please share the screenshot where the system shortcut is not loaded for labels. We will try to fix that too!

Really appreciate your interest and support in this matter! 🙏

You guys are amazing 😍 as you all are helping me a lot to diagnose and make this application better!

❤️ Now, I dont feel alone here!! ❤️

[Surjeet]

6 hours ago, GaHile said:

@Loyd: Thank you so much for sharing the details! I really appreciate it ! 🙏

1. Yes, the main image issue is resolved and we found that when any image is set as Background was skipped in the code. This happened as we had the code to skip "Preview" first image. Now its fixed and will be shipped in the next build
2. If you dont mind, please share the screenshot where the system shortcut is not loaded for labels. We will try to fix that too!

Really appreciate your interest and support in this matter! 🙏

You guys are amazing 😍 as you all are helping me a lot to diagnose and make this application better!

❤️ Now, I dont feel alone here!! ❤️

Thank you so much for the fixes! I’ll run some more rigorous testing with new version and will definitely share if I come across any issues 😊

[Loyd]

this is what I mean.  That should display CPU & GPU info

[GaHile]

2 hours ago, Loyd said:

this is what I mean.  That should display CPU & GPU info

Thank you for sharing the details. We have added this to known issues and will try to fix in the next build!

[BHSY]

Many thanks to GaHile for the prompt response and for resolving the issues I faced. 🙏💖🥰

I integrated a K.I.T.T. voice video and created a custom LED sensor light animation for my existing sensor panel using SynQPanel. Now the sensor light moves faster than my previous one, and I don't have to use a 3rd-party frameless video.💪

 

[Surjeet]

2 hours ago, BHSY said:

Many thanks to GaHile for the prompt response and for resolving the issues I faced. 🙏💖🥰

I integrated a K.I.T.T. voice video and created a custom LED sensor light animation for my existing sensor panel using SynQPanel. Now the sensor light moves faster than my previous one, and I don't have to use a 3rd-party frameless video.💪

 

This is DOPE Man!!

AWESOME!! I love it!

[GaHile]

5 hours ago, BHSY said:

Many thanks to GaHile for the prompt response and for resolving the issues I faced. 🙏💖🥰

I integrated a K.I.T.T. voice video and created a custom LED sensor light animation for my existing sensor panel using SynQPanel. Now the sensor light moves faster than my previous one, and I don't have to use a 3rd-party frameless video.💪

 

Wow, your panels and ideas are really OUT OF THE WORLD!! 🎉

You are the one to show the power of SynQPanel!! LOVE IT!!!! 😍 I really want such kind of encouragement to keep this project enhancing further and further.

Thank you!!!!

[COSTAJUNIOR]

On 1/5/2026 at 7:22 AM, GaHile said:

 =============== Instructions: We will keep on updating this ===========
 

💾 Saving & Exporting Panels

Currently supported formats:

• .sensorpanel
• .spzip
• .sqx

Saving changes

• In SynQ Manager, clicking Save writes all changes back to the original imported file

Exporting panels

1. Open SynQ Gallery from the left pane
2. Select the panel you want to export
3. Use Export SPZIP or Export SQX

Notes on animations

• GIFs, animations, and advanced visuals are only supported in .sqx
• If you add animations, export the panel as .sqx for full compatibility

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Converting MB to GB or other conversions example:

Excellent initiative! The SynQPanel concept is very interesting and significantly expands the possibilities for visualizing AIDA64 data. Congratulations on the project and the work done so far.

I downloaded the tool and completed the installation, but I must admit I had some difficulty understanding the initial workflow, especially regarding the creation, import, and configuration of panels. At times, it’s not entirely clear how to build a panel from scratch or how to properly organize elements so everything works as expected.

I believe creating a step-by-step video tutorial or more detailed documentation explaining how SynQPanel works — from layout creation and adding sensors to saving the final panel — would be extremely helpful. This would greatly benefit both new and advanced users, making it easier to fully take advantage of the tool.

Overall, the project has great potential, and with clearer onboarding materials, adoption within the community will certainly grow.
Thank you for sharing and for the excellent work!