Downloading Software And Transferring Files - AMX AXT-CA10 Instruction Manual

Downloading Software and Transferring Files

In order for the system to operate, the NetLinx program and all supporting files (touch panels, DMS
keypads, IR files, text files, etc.) must be downloaded to the master. NetLinx studio can be used for
most downloads, but any file in the Other branch of the project tree will need to be loaded on the
master using FTP (file transfer protocol).
This document assumes that the reader knows how to download files using NetLinx Studio.
Compile the main software file (main.axs) and download it to the master. Download all touch panel
files, DMS keypad files, and IR files for each audio source. Since the include files are compiled into
the main program there is no need to download them individually.
All other files such as CD titles, DSS favorites, and tuner presets must be downloaded using an FTP
program. There are many of these available on the web, most of them freeware. Connect to the
master and download all of the required files into the root directory (top-most directory) of the
master. See the Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP section on page 54 for
details.
Once everything is downloaded, the master will require a reboot to load the new configuration.
You can use either TPDesign3 or NetLinx Studio to download touch panel files to the
panels. If you are using TPDesign3 to download, verify that all Color Optimization
options are turned off.
There are two places in TPDesign3 where bitmap optimization can be selected: The Bitmap
Manager, and the Download to Panel dialogs.
1. In the Bitmap Manager dialog (Panel > Bitmap Manager), make sure that you do not click
the Optimize button at any time that the project is open. If by mistake you optimize the bitmaps
in your project, you must close the TPD project without saving any changes, and re-open.
2. In the Comm Settings tab of the Download to Panel dialog (accessible via the File Menu),
verify that Optimize Bitmap Colors is not selected.
There are no optimization issues when downloading via NetLinx Studio.
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