Importing Models - AMX VPXImport Instruction Manual

Note
System calls are optional and
are not typically assigned
unless the person doing the
assignment is familiar with
system calls.
28 Using VPXImport
Equipment Type
•
VPXImport file (*.vpi file format).
Model Name
•
50 characters (maximum).
Manufacturer
•
Method
• Lists the target control method for the model data.
SYC Filename
•
IR Filename
•
HC Model Name
•
with the user-defined device model data.
Version Label
•
this model data.
Export
•
Exports (downloads) the selected model data to a VPXImport
file.
Cancel
• Cancels the export process
3. Select the desired user-defined device models from the listing by either
holding down the Shift or Control keys while you select using your mouse, or
right-click on a model and choose the Select-All option.
4. Click Export to upload the model information from your existing database.
5. A Save As dialog box appears. Select the Directory where you want to save the
exported data as a VPXImport file (*.vpi file format).
6. Enter the name of the newly created file in the Filename field and click Save.
This file can now be shared with others by some of the various means discussed
above.

Importing models

This feature allows you to choose the location where the exported data will be
opened. You are also able to select the device models that will be imported from
the set of user-defined device models contained in the current exported VPXImport
file (*.vpi).
This file can be loaded from either disk, hard-drive, or e-mail attachment.
Importing does not over-write any pre-existing device model data (including IR
files), or invalidate any of your existing VPXpress project files. The import process
resolves any name conflicts by allowing you the option to either alter the Model
Name or skip the import of that particular model.
Lists the types of equipment available for export to a
Lists the name of the model. Model names can be up to
Lists the manufacturer of the model data.
Lists the SYC (system call) filename for the model data.
Lists the target IR filename for the model data equipment.
Lists the model name of the hand control associated
Lists the version of the VPXImport being used to save
VPXImport Import Tool Program