Abstract: Embodiments are described for a graphic-based programing system comprising a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the display and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive a programing layout that comprises one or more function components and one or more connections between the one or more function components and store locations of the one or more function components in the memory. The at least one processor is further configured to determine that at least one function component out of the one or more function components corresponds to a first characteristic data and determine a working area in the programing layout. The at least one processor is further configured to determine that the at least one function component is outside the working area and display at least one indicator based on the location of the at least one function component.