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AMX VISUALARCHITECT 1.1 Manual (242 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Visualarchitect V1.1 Overview
13
Supported Windows Platforms and PC Requirements
13
The Visualarchitect Workspace
14
Welcome Screen
14
Start a New Project
14
Open a Recent Project
15
Managers
15
System Tree
15
Device List
16
System Tree Context Menu
16
Properties Window
17
Diagram Area
17
System Tab (System Diagram)
18
Devices
18
Device Connections
19
UI Tabs
19
Touch Panel UI Diagram
19
Keypad UI Diagram
20
Remote UI Diagram
20
Toolbox
21
Toolbox - System Devices
21
Toolbox - Touch Panel Navigation
22
Toolbox - Devices Tab
23
Status Bar
23
Related Software Applications
24
Cafe Duet
24
Contentdatabaseeditor
24
Keypadbuilder
24
Filetransfer 2
24
G4 Panelpreview
24
Iredit
25
Netlinx Studio
25
Tpdesign4
25
Getting Started
27
Overview
27
The VA Device Database
27
Touch Panel Templates
27
Using the Basic System Assistant Option
28
Using System Design Library Files
29
Using the New Empty System Option
29
Opening VA Project Files
30
Creating a New VA Project
31
Overview
31
Adding Devices to the System
32
Devices/Modules with Multiple Connection Types
33
User Interface Devices
33
Setting Device Properties
34
Custom.axi
34
Saving the Project
35
Working with the Device Database
37
Device Database - Overview
37
Adding Devices to the Device Database
37
For IR-Controlled Devices
37
For Non-IR Controlled (Ethernet, Modem, Serial and TCP/IP) Devices
38
Adding IR Devices to the Device Database
38
Manually Adding IR Devices to the Device Database
39
Adding IRN Files to the Database
40
Creating the IR Metadata (*.XMD) File
40
Capturing IR Codes
41
IR Capture and Management Dialog
41
Setting up an IRIS IR Capture Unit
43
IR Capture - Entering Device Information
44
IR Capture - Selecting Functions to Capture
44
IR Capture - Setting IR Properties
45
IR Capture - Capturing IR Codes from the Hand Controller
47
Troubleshooting - IR Capture
49
Adding Inconcert IR Devices to the Device Database
49
Adding Non-IR Controlled Devices to the Device Database
50
Manually Adding Non-IR Controlled Devices to the Device Database
50
Opening Existing Control Strings Definition (*.CSD) Files
53
Adding Module-Supported Devices to the Device Database
54
Searching for Duet Module (*.JAR) Files
54
Downloading Duet Module (*.JAR) Files
55
Module ZIP Files
55
Searching for IR Library (*.IRL) Files
56
Downloading IR Library (*.IRL) Files
56
Device Database - Default Search Paths
57
Refreshing the Device Database
57
Rebuilding the Device Database
57
Updating the Device Database
58
Device Database Search Paths Manager Dialog
58
To Add a New Search Path
58
To Remove a Search Path
58
To Re-Order the Search Paths
59
Adding MSRP Values for Third-Party Devices
59
Adding Devices to the System
61
Overview
61
Devices/Modules with Multiple Connection Types
62
Working in the System Tab
62
Selecting a Netlinx Central Controller
63
Setting the Card Frame Number
63
Selecting AMX User-Interface Devices
64
Removing Devices
64
Replacing the Central Controller
65
Replacing System Devices
66
Replacing Controlled Devices
67
Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol (DDDP)
68
Dynamic Device Discovery Concepts
68
Working with DDDP Devices
69
To Enable Internet Access on the Master
69
Enable Auto Bind
70
Enable Module Search on Internet
70
Troubleshooting - DDDP Devices
70
Working with Accessories
71
Accessories Dialog
72
Connecting Devices
73
Connecting Devices in the System Diagram
73
Connection Lines - System Diagram
74
Using the Connect Feature
74
Using Auto-Connect
75
Removing Device Connections
75
Connecting Devices by Device Type
75
Connecting Devices - Central Controllers
75
Connecting Devices - Expansion Devices
76
Connecting Devices - Networking Devices
76
Connecting Devices - Touch Panels
77
Connecting Devices - Keypads
77
Connecting Devices - Remotes
77
Connecting Devices - Third-Party Devices
78
Connecting Devices - Media (MAX) Devices
79
MAX Servers
79
MAX Modules (AOM and AVM)
80
MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player
81
Working with the Connection Manager
81
Defining Physical Connectors for System Devices
83
Setting Device Properties
85
Overview
85
Using Quick Input
85
Device Properties by Device Type
86
Device Properties - Central Controllers
86
Device Properties - Expansion Devices
87
Device Properties - Networking Devices
88
Device Properties - Touch Panels
88
Device Properties - Keypads
89
Device Properties - Remotes
89
Device Properties - Third-Party Devices
90
Device Properties - Media
91
Device Number Ranges - by Device Type
92
Communication Parameters
92
Communication Parameters - Ethernet Connections
93
Communication Parameters - IR Connections
93
Communication Parameters - Modem Connections
93
Communication Parameters - Serial (RS-232/422/485) Connections
94
Communication Parameters - TCP/IP Connections
95
Ethernet Connection Types
95
Device:port:system (D:P:S)
96
Device Addressing
97
Master Addressing Via Terminal-Telnet
97
Establishing a Terminal Connection
97
Getting and Setting the IP Address
97
To Assign a DHCP Address
98
To Assign a Static IP Address
98
Netlinx Device Addressing Via the Master's UI
99
Step 1: Accessing the Master's UI and Configuring the Netlinx Device
99
Step 2: Configure the Network Settings Via the Device Menu
99
Step 3: Change the System Number Via the System Menu
100
Step 4: Reboot the Master Via the System Menu
100
Modero Touchpanels Device Addressing
100
Mio Modero Keypad Device Addressing
101
Defining Control Strings
103
Control Strings - Syntax Rules
103
To Define Custom Control Strings for a (Non IR-Controlled) Device
103
Defining Device Macros
107
Overview
107
Button Event Handlers
107
Codebuilder Dialog
107
User Interface Buttons Window
107
Event Window
108
General/Functions/Status Window
108
Codebuilder Toolbar
109
Codebuilder Dialog - Code Menu
109
Codebuilder Dialog - View Menu
110
Defining Device Macros (Via Codebuilder)
110
Defining the Navigation for UI Devices
113
Overview
113
Defining Touch Panel Navigation
113
Touch Panel UI Diagram
114
Adding UI Elements to the UI Diagram
114
Removing UI Elements
115
Replacing UI Elements
115
Touch Panel Templates
116
Installing Touch Panel Templates
117
Selecting a Touch Panel Template - Via the Basic System Assistant Dialog
117
Selecting a Touch Panel Template - Via Device Properties
118
Uninstalling Touch Panel Templates
118
Color Schemes
119
Previewing Color Schemes
119
Changing the Color Scheme on a Touch Panel Template
120
Previewing Touch Panel UI Elements
120
Connecting Elements in the UI Diagram
121
Connection Nodes - Touch Panel UI Diagram
121
Connecting UI Elements - Start Device
122
Connecting UI Elements - Mode Selection
123
Connecting UI Elements - Navigation
124
Connecting UI Elements - Features
125
Connecting UI Elements - Placeholders
125
Connecting UI Elements - Device Elements
126
Removing UI Element Connections
126
Setting UI Element Properties
126
Using Quick Input
126
UI Element Properties - Start Device Element
127
UI Element Properties - Mode Selection
127
UI Element Properties - Navigation
128
UI Element Properties - Features
128
UI Element Properties - Sub-Features
129
UI Element Properties - Placeholder
129
UI Element Properties - Device Elements
130
Customizing Touch Panel UI Pages
131
Adding User-Interface Elements to the Touch Panel Page
131
Deleting User-Interface Elements from the Touch Panel Page
132
Editing Button Text
132
Customize UI Pages Dialog
133
Generating the Tpdesign4 Project (*.TP4) File
134
Defining Keypad UI Navigation
134
Keypad UI Tabs
136
Keypad UI Diagram
136
Keypad Buttons
137
Keypad Button Properties
137
Combining and Uncombining Buttons
138
Uncombining Buttons
139
Exporting the Keypad Button Engraving Template as a DXF File
139
Working with Keypad LCD Display Menus
139
Adding Devices to the Main Menu
140
Adding Events to a Device Sub Menu
140
Generating the Keypadbuilder Project (*.KPB) File for Keypads
141
Defining Remote Control Button Properties
141
Remote UI Tabs
142
Remote UI Diagram
142
Remote Buttons
142
Remote Button Properties
143
Exporting the Remote Button Engraving Template as a DXF File
144
Generating the Keypadbuilder Project (*.KPB) File for Remotes
144
Viewing and Editing Project Properties
145
Finishing the Project
145
Overview
145
Saving the Project
146
Exporting Diagram Images
146
Printing the Diagrams
146
Generating and Transferring System Files
147
Preset and Media Content Database Files
148
Transfer Previously Generated System Files
148
VA Generated System Files
149
Folders
149
Files
149
Making Your Project Portable
150
Generating the System Report (HTML) File
152
Working with the System Report
152
System Diagram
153
Equipment List
153
Installation Checklist
153
Wiring Connections
154
Installation Instructions
154
Troubleshooting and Support
155
Contact Information
155
Using AMX Power Calculator
156
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support
159
Overview
159
Troubleshooting - DDDP Devices
159
Ethernet Cable Troubleshooting Tips
160
If VA Freezes During File Transfers
160
Troubleshooting - IR Capture
161
RS-232 Control Troubleshooting Tips
161
Cabling
162
Settings
162
The Controlled Device
163
Technique
163
Terminal PASS Mode
163
Netlinx Diagnostics Control Device / Emulate Device
163
Manage System - Diagnostics
165
Setting up and Removing a Diagnostic Filter
165
Flow Control
167
If VA Won't Compile Your Project
168
Overview
169
Custom Codes
169
IR Template Channel Layout: Amplifier
169
IR Template Channel Layout: Camera
169
Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts
169
IR Template Channel Layout: CD Changer/Player
170
IR Template Channel Layout: Digital Satellite System (DSS)
173
IR Template Channel Layout: Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
175
IR Template Channel Layout: Document Camera
177
IR Template Channel Layout: DVD Changer/Player
178
IR Template Channel Layout: Lighting
180
IR Template Channel Layout: Monitor
181
IR Template Channel Layout: Motor
184
IR Template Channel Layout: Pre Amp/Surround Processor
184
IR Template Channel Layout: Radio
187
IR Template Channel Layout: Receiver
189
IR Template Channel Layout: Set Top Box
193
IR Template Channel Layout: Slide Projector
195
IR Template Channel Layout: TV
199
IR Template Channel Layout: VCR
202
IR Template Channel Layout: Video Projector
204
Appendix C: Using an IRIS IR Capture Unit
207
Overview
207
IRIS - Product Specifications
207
IRIS - Capturing RC Functions
208
Capturing RC Functions in Default Mode
208
IRIS - Capturing RC Functions in SP (Special Function) Mode
209
IRIS - Capturing Difficult RC Functions Using P3-P8 Modes
209
IRIS - Default Mode Settings
209
IRIS - Display Characters and P Mode Settings
210
IRIS - Baud Rate Settings
210
IRIS - Baud Rate and Display Digits
211
IRIS - Cables and Adapters
211
IRIS - Remote Control IR Functions
212
IRIS - er or E1 Messages
212
Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map
213
Overview
213
Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type
215
Supported Devices by Type
215
Supported Netlinx Central Controllers
215
Supported AMX Keypads
215
Supported AMX Touch Panels
215
Supported Expansion Devices
215
Supported AMX Remote Controllers
216
Supported AMX Media Devices
216
Supported Networking Devices
216
Supported Third-Party Device Classes
216
Supported AMX Accessories by Device Type
217
Supported AMX Accessories - Netlinx Controllers
217
Supported AMX Accessories - Expansion Devices
221
Supported AMX Accessories - Remote Controllers
222
Supported AMX Accessories - Keypads
222
Supported AMX Accessories - MVP Wireless Touch Panels
225
Supported AMX Accessories - Modero Touch Panels
226
Appendix F: the Inconcert Resource Center
237
Inconcert Resource Center - Partner List
237
Inconcert Resource Center - Search Devices
237
Inconcert Resource Center - Search Remote Controls
238
Inconcert Resource Center - Search New Releases
238
Inconcert Resource Center - Voting / Request
239
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