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- Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide IREdit IR Library Management D e v e l o p m e n t T o o l s L a s t R e v is e d : 1 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents IREdit IR Library Management ................1 Overview ........................1 Supported Platforms....................1 The IREdit Work Area ....................2 Menus ........................3 File Menu ........................3 Edit Menu........................4 View Menu ........................4 Tools Menu........................5 Window Menu ......................... - Page 4 Actuate IR ....................... 28 Actuating an IR Function ....................28 Restore Default Window Settings................29 IR Update Wizard....................30 AMX IR Database Update ..................... 31 Web Update ......................31 Navigating using the Windows dialog ..............32 To Activate a Window ....................32 To Close a Window......................
- Page 5 Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers ................41 Configure the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers ........41 Configuring IREdit for Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers ..........42 Powering Up and Connecting the Panel................ 42 Transferring Files Using a Virtual NetLinx Master Connection ........42 Receiving an IR File ....................
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Page 7: Iredit Ir Library Management
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. -
Page 8: The Iredit Work Area
Search 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. Below are the common windows found during a session. IREdit Work Area Components Item... -
Page 9: Menus
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 .IRL in Explorer. Save Copy As Saves a copy of the currently selected database as a new .IRN file, under a user... -
Page 10: Edit Menu
IREdit IR Library Management 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. -
Page 11: 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. Identify Allows you to identify functions in a list of hand controls via the Identify dialog. -
Page 12: Standard Toolbar
Description Web Update Launches the AMX Web Update utility. About Displays the about IREdit dialog containing information pertaining to version and copyright. Standard Toolbar Click any of the icons for a quick step to commonly used functions: Standard Toolbar Items... -
Page 13: Iredit Windows
IREdit IR Library Management IREdit Windows Working With Dockable Windows All windows are both collapsible and able to be docked, moved and resized: Click on the thumb tack button located in the top right of each window to collapse the window down to a tab located on the side of the screen (FIG. -
Page 14: Properties Window
IREdit IR Library Management If a template has been applied to the IR file, the corresponding value appears in the Template column. Tabs with the hand control file's names are present at the top of the IR Document window, allowing you to easily switch between hand control files when more than one are open. -
Page 15: Templates
IREdit IR Library Management Properties Window Context Menu (Cont.) Paste • Pastes the selected text from the clipboard to the new text field location. Delete • Deletes the selected text. Select All • Selects all text within the field. Templates Within the Properties window you can select to apply a template. -
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 Closes the selected database. -
Page 17: Search Window
IREdit IR Library Management Search Window Select View > Search to show the Search window (FIG. 13). FIG. 13 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. -
Page 18: Quick List Window
IREdit IR Library Management Quick List Window The Quick List window provides a read-only list of available functions for the currently selected hand control file. FIG. 15 Quick List Window 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
Basic Operations 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. Select File > New > New Database to launch the New File dialog (FIG. 16). -
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 New Hand Control Wizard (FIG. 18): FIG. 18 New Hand Control Wizard - Welcome dialog You must have a user-created Database file open in the Navigator to enable the File >... - Page 21 Alternatively, you can type a new category in the text field above the list, if none of the listed categories adequately describe the target device type. Click Next to proceed to the Model dialog (FIG. 21): Enter the model number of the device that the selected hand control will control in the text field. IREdit IR Library Management...
- Page 22 Click Next to proceed to the Hand Control dialog (FIG. 22): FIG. 22 New Hand Control Wizard - Hand Control dialog Enter the model number of the selected hand control in the text field. Click Next to proceed to the Finished dialog (FIG. 23): IREdit IR Library Management...
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Page 23: Advanced Hand Control Wizard Dialog
Once all fields are populated with information, the Finish button is enabled. Click Finish to save the changes and close the New Hand Control Wizard (Advanced options) dialog. The hand control file is generated and added to the open User Database file (visible in the Navigator window). IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 24: Identify Dialog
Select one or more hand controls in the Search Results window and click Tools > Identify to open the Identify dialog (FIG. 26): . FIG. 26 Identify Dialog The Identify dialog contains a listing of selected table columns: IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 25: Using Identify
Click on the Capture button to begin the identification session (FIG. 28): FIG. 28 Identify dialog - Capture and remove Not Hit buttons Begin sending functions to IREdit via the IRIS. As the functions are received, found functions will be moved to the top of the list. -
Page 26: Searching For Ir Hand Control Files
Cut, Copy And Paste Databases User defined databases can be both cut and pasted into other user defined databases. Conversely, the AMX database can only be copied. If you are pasting into a new database an entire product hierarchy must first be established. -
Page 27: Viewing An Ir Waveform
IR function. See the Waveform Window section on page 9 for details. Editing IR 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. ... -
Page 28: Category Manager
Select a user database file in the Navigator window. Select Edit > Categories to open the Category Manager dialog. Select the category you want to delete. Click on the Delete button. Once finished, click on the Close button. IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 29: Model Manager
(FIG. 32): FIG. 32 Model Manager Dialog You can only edit directories you have created. The AMX database is read-only. Select Add and a new model line will appear (FIG. 33): FIG. 33 Model Manager Dialog - New Model Entry Place the cursor in the Model field and enter a model name. -
Page 30: Deleting An Ir Property
Afterwards you are returned to Model Manager. Click OK. Capturing An IR File With the use of an IRIS, IREdit can capture IRs into hand control functions specified by you. IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit The IRIS Infrared Capture Unit is a stand-alone, self-contained unit captures infrared (IR) or wired-IR function signals from an IR hand control. -
Page 31: Discrete Ir Hex Codes
IREdit utilizes the base format (raw oscillated code) of the hex codes (available at www.remotecentral.com). Discreet hex codes can be imported into IREdit files via the Discrete IR Hex Codes Wizard. Select Tools > Discrete IR Hex Codes to open the Discrete IR Hex Codes Wizard dialog (FIG. 36): FIG. -
Page 32: Importing Discrete Ir Hex Codes
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. -
Page 33: Importing Ir Files
Discreet IR hex-format codes must be either raw oscillated code (first four-byte block = 0000) or raw unmodulated code (first four-byte block = 0100) in order to be translated into the AMX proprietary format. Importing IR Files You have the option of importing any of your preexisting .IRL files into a user defined database Select the destination database in the Navigation window for the .IRL files. -
Page 34: Exporting 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. In the Directory to export to field, designate a target directory for the exported.IRL file (browse to a new directory by selecting the browse button). -
Page 35: Restore Default Window Settings
Press to manually actuate the selected IR function from OFF to ON. Click the Off button to turn on the corresponding LED at the master. To actuate other ports, exit back to the IREdit work area and repeat the process. Restore Default Window Settings This restore feature returns all of IREdit's dockable windows to the default arrangement. -
Page 36: Ir Update Wizard
Basic Operations IR Update Wizard The IR Update Wizard takes you through the steps necessary to downloading available updates for the AMX IR database. An internet connection is required Select Help > AMX IR Update to open the IR Update Wizard (FIG. 42): FIG. -
Page 37: Amx Ir Database Update
After the update is complete, the AMX IR database will collapse. Web Update Newer versions of IREdit can now be acquired via the internet. The Web Update utility accesses the AMX web site with the application ID and version number and searches for updates. -
Page 38: Navigating Using The Windows Dialog
Choose File > Print Preview to open the Print Preview window (FIG. 46), to preview the file as it will be printed (if necessary). FIG. 46 Print Preview window Choose File > Print to print the file. IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 39: Advanced Operations
The options in this menu allow you to make any of the following modifications to the selected toolbar button: Reset - Returns all values of the command to the default settings. Delete - Removes the command from the toolbar. IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 40: Assigning Shortcuts To Commands
The Preferences dialog allows for behavioral changes to be made to the application. FIG. 48 Preferences Dialog Undo/Redo Support No undo/redo support is available unless it is enabled in the Preferences dialog. To enable: Go to Edit > Preferences... IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 41: Preserving Spaces For Copied Functions
Under IRCapture place a check in the box next to Auto Template Capture. Click the OK button. Skip Finish Page When enabled IREdit will skip the Finish page of the IR capture process and instead return to the Start page of IR capture. Go to Edit > Preferences... - Page 42 Advanced Operations IREdit IR Library Management...
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Page 43: Communications And File Transfers
User Name and Password button - click to open the Master Controller User Name and Password dialog (FIG. 50): FIG. 50 Master Controller User Name and Password dialog Enter the required login credentials and click OK. IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 44: Tcp/Ip Settings Dialog
Click the down arrow to open a menu where you can choose the Stop bit(s) (suggested setting = 1). Flow Control Click the down arrow to open a menu where you can choose the Flow Control (suggested setting = none). IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 45: Modem Port Settings Dialog
Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog With Virtual NetLinx Master selected as the Transport Connection Option, click Settings in the Communications Settings dialog to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 53): FIG. 54 Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 46: Sending An Ir File
Select an IR File in the Navigator window (FIG. 55): FIG. 55 IR FIle selected in the Navigator window Select Tools > Send or click the toolbar button. This action prompts IREdit to make the device connection specified in the Communications Settings dialog (FIG. 56). FIG. 56 Connecting dialog Once the connection has been established, the Send IR dialog is opened (FIG. -
Page 47: Virtual Netlinx Master Transfers
Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers IREdit supports direct connection to G4 panels (via USB), for situations where the target panel is not connected to a NetLinx Master. In this situation, you can use your PC's USB connection to connect directly to the panel, using your PC as a Virtual NetLinx Master. -
Page 48: Configuring Iredit For Virtual Netlinx Master Transfers
Transferring Files Using a Virtual NetLinx Master Connection Once you have configured both the touch panel and IREdit for Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers, you are ready to transfer files to the panel without the need for an intermediate master: With your IR file selected in the Navigator window, select Tools >... -
Page 49: Receiving An Ir File
Receiving an IR File You can transfer a preexisting IR file from either an Axcess or NetLinx Master directly into IREdit. First select a user database in the Navigator window. If you do not have a user database you must create one. -
Page 50: Get Available Memory
Get Available Memory is a reflection of all 4 ports. All ports share the same available memory in Axcess. NI-series devices (NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000) always return the value 32768 in response to a "Get Available Memory" request, regardless of the port queried. IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 51: Verifying Ir
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 52 The hand control is received from the Master. Select Next to proceed to the Finished dialog. This dialog lists the Manufacturer, Category, Device Model and Hand Control Model. The message screen below will read either, "Verification Successful" or "Verification Failed." IREdit IR Library Management...
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Page 53: Setting Program Preferences
File and View), and View (functions related to the setup of the work area). The related commands are located in the Commands window to the right of the Categories field. Selecting Description when a command is highlighted will provide information for that particular function. If the IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 54: Options Tab
Show shortcut keys in Screen Tips - When selected, if there is a shortcut key associated with the command it will appear upon mouse over. Floating Toolbar Fade Delay (in milliseconds) - Toolbars not docked will fade partially out after your designated time and return to view when selected IREdit IR Library Management... -
Page 55: Customize Keyboard Dialog
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. 70 Customize Keyboard Dialog Categories: All Commands - This selection will display all commands under the Commands view. IREdit IR Library Management... - Page 56 Assign - Confirms changes made to commands. Remove - Deletes shortcut associated to command. Reset All - Deletes all changed shortcuts and returns them to the default settings. Close - Closes the Customize Keyboard dialog. IREdit IR Library Management...
- Page 57 Setting Program Preferences IREdit IR Library Management...
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