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Summary of Contents for AMX IREDIT V1.2
- Page 1 IREdit v1.2 So f twa re...
- Page 2 TERMINATION. AMX RESERVES THE RIGHT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO TERMINATE THIS LICENSE FOR ANY REASON AND UPON WRITTEN NOTICE TO LICENSEE. In the event that AMX terminates this License, then Licensee shall return all copies of the AMX Software to AMX and certify in writing that all copies have been destroyed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents IREdit Program Overview ..................1 Supported Platforms......................1 The IREdit Work Area ....................... 2 Menus..........................3 File Menu ..........................3 Edit Menu ..........................4 View Menu ..........................5 Tools Menu ..........................6 Window Menu .......................... 6 Help Menu.......................... - Page 4 Actuate IR Dialog ......................35 Actuating An IR Function ....................... 35 Restore Default Window Settings ................... 36 IR Update Wizard Dialog....................36 AMX IR Database Update...................... 37 Web Update ........................37 Advanced Operations .................... 39 Templates ........................39 Custom Toolbars And Commands .................. 39 Customizing The Toolbars .....................
- Page 5 Table of Contents Preserving Spaces for Copied Functions................42 Save Window Settings ......................42 Enabling Restore Workspace on Startup ................42 Auto Template Capture ......................42 Skip Finish Page ........................42 Setting Program Preferences ................43 Customizing The Toolbars ....................43 Toolbars Tab ..........................
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Page 7: Iredit Program Overview
IREdit implements a new database file type, .IRN, that can also be used in NetLinx Studio. An .IRN database file is created when you create a new user database within IREdit. IREdit also provides the (read-only) AMX database containing IR files for many popular devices. Supported Platforms IREdit operates on: Windows XP®... -
Page 8: The Iredit Work Area
IREdit Program Overview The IREdit Work Area The IREdit work area (FIG. 1) comprises several main components: Menu Bar IR Document Tool Bar Window Properties Window Navigator Window Quick List Window Search Window Search Results Window FIG. 1 IREdit Work Area The IREdit work area consists of individual windows which are able to be docked, moved and resized as desired. -
Page 9: Menus
IREdit Program Overview Menus File Menu FIG. 2 File Menu The File menu contains options relating to file management and printing. The options in this menu include: File Menu Provides the option of creating a New Database or new Hand Control. Open Initiates the Open dialog, where you can locate and open the desired database (.IRN) Note: You can initiate an IREdit session by simply double-clicking on an .IRN, .IRV or... -
Page 10: Edit Menu
IREdit Program Overview Edit Menu FIG. 3 Edit Menu The Edit menu contains options relating to editing files and categories. Edit Menu Undo/Redo Undo and Redo the last action. Cut the selected text or slot to the clipboard. Copy Copy the selected text or slot to the clipboard. Paste Paste the selected text or slot from the clipboard to the specified location. -
Page 11: View Menu
IREdit Program Overview View Menu Check marks indicate the window is open. Removing the check will close the corresponding window. FIG. 4 View Menu View Menu Waveform Opens the Waveform view box displaying a graphical representation of the waveform associated with the selected IR function. Navigator This window contains a tree for every open database. -
Page 12: Tools Menu
IREdit Program Overview Tools Menu The Tools menu contains options relating to file transfer operations, IR capture and communications settings. FIG. 5 Tools Menu Tools Menu Send Sends an IR to a designated Master location. Receive Transfers an IR from a designated Master into IREdit. Verify Checks the file integrity after a transfer. -
Page 13: Help Menu
Launches the IREdit help, Index section. Search Launches the IREdit help, Search section. AMX IR Launches the IR Update Wizard Dialog. Update Web Update Launches the AMX Web Update utility. About Displays the about IREdit dialog containing information pertaining to version and copyright. IREdit... -
Page 14: Standard Toolbar
IREdit Program Overview Standard Toolbar Click any of the icons for a quick step to commonly used functions Standard Toolbar Items Item Description New File - Creates a new file. Open - Opens an existing file. Cut - Cuts one or more functions from one location. Copy - Copies one or more functions from one location. -
Page 15: Ir Document Window
IREdit Program Overview IR Document Window The IR Document window contains a list of 255 channels with the names of the functions that occupy any of those functions. There is one IR document window per IR hand control file. This is the main window for editing IR files. -
Page 16: Navigator Window
• Expands the database one level down. Expand All • Expands the database down completely. Note: The AMX database can only Expand All from the model level down; user databases can only Expand All from the category level down. Close •... -
Page 17: Search Window
IREdit Program Overview Search Window Select View > Search to show the Search Window. The Search window allows you to search for an IR hand control file within a specified database by Manufacturer, Category, Model, Hand Control, Version, Function Name, and/or Function Number. FIG. -
Page 18: Quick List Window
IREdit Program Overview Quick List Window The Quick List Window provides a read-only list of available functions for the currently selected hand control file. This list is displayed automatically (as long as the Quick List window is activated via the View menu), and does not require that the hand control file be open in a IR Document window. -
Page 19: Basic Operations
4. Click the Close button. Creating A New IR Database The AMX database (.IRNs) is read only. If you want to construct or edit any IR hand controls you must first create a new database file. 1. Select File > New > New Database to launch the New File dialog. -
Page 20: Creating A New Hand Control File
Basic Operations Creating A New Hand Control File IREdit utilizes wizards to step assist in creating new IR files. Select File > New > Hand Control to access the There are two approaches to creating a new IR file via the IREdit wizards: You must have a user-created Database file open in the Navigator to enable the File >... -
Page 21: Advanced Wizard Dialog
Basic Operations Advanced Wizard Dialog The Advanced dialog of the Hand Control Wizard allows you to create a new hand control file in just one dialog: 1. Select File > New Hand Control to open the first wizard dialog ("Welcome to the new hand control wizard"). -
Page 22: Identify Dialog
Basic Operations Identify Dialog Click on any of the column heading to arrange the fields in either ascending or descending order. FIG. 12 Identify Dialog The Identify dialog is divided into the columns: Manufacturer - The name of the function's matching manufacturers. Category - The categories for the matching functions. -
Page 23: Using Identify Function
Basic Operations Using Identify Function The Identify feature allows functions to be identified from a list of hand controls. An IRIS connected to the serial port is necessary in order to utilize this feature. 1. Use the Search function with the desired criteria. 2. -
Page 24: Using Identify Function
4. Select Paste from Edit Menu. 5. The new IR node then appears in the user defined database. If you are pasting a complete manufacturer line from the AMX database, it may take a long time so be patient. IREdit... -
Page 25: Paste Special
Basic Operations Paste Special The options in the Paste Special dialog allow you to paste any level of an IR directory into another, with the opportunity to insert any missing information. FIG. 13 Paste Special Dialog 1. Select the IR, Hand Control Model, Device Model or Category you want to copy in the Navigator window. -
Page 26: Printing Files
IREdit allows you to edit up to 255 functions within user-created IR files. IR files contained within the AMX Database cannot be edited. Values from other hand controls can be cut or copied and then pasted into any one of the 255 function slots. -
Page 27: Category Manager Dialog
Basic Operations Category Manager Dialog Category Manager can manage your categories without expanding the database. To access the Category Manager Dialog for a given database: 1. Select a user database in the Navigator window. 2. Select Edit > Categories. This will open the Category Manager Dialog. Adding a Category Via Category Manager 1. -
Page 28: Deleting A Category Via Category Manager
2. Model Name provides a drop-down button, when selected will open the Model Manager Dialog. You can only edit directories you have created. The AMX database is read-only. FIG. 15 Model Manager Dialog 3. Select Add and a new model line will appear. -
Page 29: Deleting An Ir Property
Basic Operations Deleting An IR Property 1. Within the Properties window select Model Name. 2. Model Name provides a drop-down button, when selected will open the Model Manager Dialog. 3. Within the Model Manager select the model line to be deleted. 4. -
Page 30: Configuring Device Connection Communications Settings
Basic Operations 3. After you have all the necessary information listed, click Start. You will then see a status bar. 4. Once it is done sending you can select Close. The status will read "Disconnecting". Configuring Device Connection Communications Settings Use the options in the Communications Settings dialog to specify communication settings for transfer operations. -
Page 31: Device:port:system (D:p:s)
Basic Operations Device:Port:System (D:P:S) A device is any hardware component that can be connected to the NetLinx bus. Each device must be assigned a unique number to locate that device on the bus. The Axcess language allows physical device numbers in the range 0-255. The NetLinx language allows numbers in the range 0-32767. Device 0 refers to the master;... -
Page 32: Transport Connection Option Settings
Basic Operations Transport Connection Option Settings When setting TCP/IP Settings you need to: Select Tools > Comm Settings..., select the TCP/IP as the Transport Connection option, and then click Settings to access the TCP/IP Settings dialog. This option is only available for NetLinx systems. FIG. -
Page 33: Get Available Memory
Basic Operations Data Bits - Click the down arrow to open a menu where you can choose the Data Bits (suggested setting = 8). Parity - Click the down arrow to open a menu where you can choose the parity (suggested setting = none). -
Page 34: Verifying
Basic Operations Verifying Verifying is a means of ensuring no corruption occurred to your hand control file during the sending to the Master. Verify will compare all functions in the hand control file on the Master’s port to the functions listed in IREdit’s hand control selected in the Navigator window. In order to verify you must first send a hand control file. -
Page 35: Configuring Iredit For Virtual Netlinx Master Transfers
Basic Operations 7. After several seconds, the panel should appear in the online device tree, listed as Virtual NetLinx Master. Once you can see the device online, you may transfer panel files to the G4 device without the need for an intermediate NetLinx master. Configuring IREdit for Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers 1. -
Page 36: Capturing An Ir File
Basic Operations Capturing An IR File With the use of an IRIS, IREdit can capture IRs into hand control functions specified by you. 1. Select Tools > Comm Settings > Capture Tab to set the port location of the IRIS. Select OK. 2. -
Page 37: Discrete Ir Hex Codes
Basic Operations Discrete IR Hex Codes Hex format codes are available only online. Therefore, hex format codes cannot be captured from a manufacturer's remote by an IRIS and added into an .IRN or .IRL/.IRV file. IREdit utilizes the base format (raw oscillated code) of the hex codes (available at www.remotecentral.com). - Page 38 IREdit will attempt to translate the text into the AMX proprietary IR format and write it to the selected function in the .IRN/.IRV file in the same manner as the IRIS capture functionality currently operates.
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Page 39: Receiving An Ir File
Basic Operations Receiving An IR File You can transfer a preexisting IR file from either an Axcess or NetLinx Master directly into IREdit. All property information except Notes is received from a NetLinx Master and no property information is received from an Axcess Master. 1. -
Page 40: Importing Ir Files
Generated Filename. (Manufacturer,Device,HandcontrolModel,Category,version.irl) use the DOS filename (only available when exporting from the AMX database) or naming the file yourself. 4. In the Directory to export to window you can designate where you would like the .IRL file exported. -
Page 41: Actuate Ir Dialog
Basic Operations Actuate IR Dialog Select Tools > Actuate to open the Actuate IR Dialog. The connection status is indicated in the Device section is the connection status. Specify Device, Port and System address information in the text fields in this section The Channel section contains a scrolling list, select a channel to test. -
Page 42: Restore Default Window Settings
IR Update Wizard Dialog The IR Update Wizard takes you through the steps necessary to downloading available updates for the AMX IR database. An internet connection is necessary for the update to work. The Initial IR Update Screen: Current Version - displays the version of the database currently being used Last updated on - the last time the database was updated Next - This button advances the wizard to the Check for updates screen. -
Page 43: Amx Ir Database Update
Help - This button opens the help associated with using the IR Update Wizard. AMX IR Database Update AMX is constantly adding IR codes to the database. The database can be updated via AMX IR Update. 1. Go to Help > AMX IR Update to launch the IR Update Wizard Dialog. - Page 44 Basic Operations IREdit...
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Page 45: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Templates Within the Properties window you can select to apply a template. Choose templates for categories of equipment to allow them to comply with applications such as Design Xpress. 1. Within the Properties window under the category of Hand Control is the field for template. The default value is (None). -
Page 46: Modifying Properties For Existing Toolbar Buttons
Advanced Operations FIG. 22 New Toolbar Dialog 4. Enter a name for the new toolbar in the Toolbar Name field. 5. Select a placement option from the drop-down list (Docked Top, Docked Bottom, Docked Left, Docked Right, or Floating). The default setting is Docked Top. 6. -
Page 47: Assigning Shortcuts To Commands
Advanced Operations Assigning Shortcuts to Commands Use the options in the Customize Keyboard dialog to assign shortcut keys to commands. 1. Right-click on the toolbar and select Customize from the Customize context menu. 2. Within the Customize Dialog select the Keyboard command button to open the Customize Keyboard dialog. -
Page 48: Preserving Spaces For Copied Functions
Advanced Operations Preserving Spaces for Copied Functions By default, functions copied within a hand control or to another hand control will not keep spaces that may occur between the functions. For example, channels 1, 2 and 5 will be copied into channels 1, 2 and 3. -
Page 49: Setting Program Preferences
Setting Program Preferences Setting Program Preferences Customizing The Toolbars You can customize the toolbar by right-clicking on the standard toolbar area and selecting Customize from the Customize context menu. The three tabs available in the Customize dialog are: Toolbars Tab Commands Tab Options Tab Toolbars Tab... -
Page 50: Commands Tab
Setting Program Preferences Click the Keyboard command button to customize your own quick key strokes for commonly used functions. Commands Tab Functions for populating the toolbars are located on the Commands Tab of the Customize dialog. FIG. 25 Commands Tab within Customize Dialog Right-click and select Customize from the Customize context menu to access this dialog. -
Page 51: Options Tab
Setting Program Preferences Options Tab The Options Tab of the Customize dialog allows you to alter the look of the toolbar including the size of the icons that populate it. FIG. 26 Options Tab within Customize Dialog Personalized Menus and Toolbars Always show full menus - When checked, drop down menus will show all available commands. -
Page 52: Customize Keyboard Dialog
Setting Program Preferences Menu Animations - You can choose from Fade, Slide, Unfold, Random and None for Menu Animations. Customize Keyboard Dialog Shortcut keys can be assigned and reassigned to user specified commands. FIG. 27 Customize Keyboard Dialog Categories: All Commands - This selection will display all commands under the Commands view. Edit - This selection will display only the commands associated with the Edit menu in the Commands view. - Page 53 Setting Program Preferences Commands - List of commands associated with a shortcut. Specify a Shortcut - A drop down list of shortcuts that can be associated to the commands. Currently assigned to: - In the event a shortcut is already assigned to the shortcut it will be displayed.
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