Media Manager™ System Builder; D3 Pro; Databases; Product Catalog Cd - Crestron SIMPL Windows User Manual

Crestron SIMPL Windows
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Media Manager™ System Builder™
The Media Manager™ System Builder™ offers automatic programming for such
residential and commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, and
video conferencing. The System Builder provides a Wizard-like interface that takes
you through a series of programming screens. Simply follow the prompts to select
the control system, user interfaces, devices and functionality. The System Builder
then automatically programs, compiles, and uploads the system, including
VisionTools Pro-e touchpanel projects and control system logic.

D3 Pro™

Crestron D3 Pro™ software offers design, development, and documentation for a
complete residential lighting system, with additional support for auxiliary devices
such as security systems, motion detectors and shades. Like the System Builder, D3
Pro presents a Wizard-like interface. Programming is accomplished through a series
of simple but powerful System View screens. After the design is complete, D3 Pro
automatically creates, compiles, and uploads the control system program and
touchpanel projects.
These are just some of the software tools that Crestron has created to help you
accomplish your programming tasks more easily and efficiently. You can download
all Crestron software for free from the Software Updates area of the Crestron Web
site (requires registration).

Databases

The Crestron Database is a large collection of information that is accessed by
various Crestron software packages, including SIMPL Windows, D3 Pro, and the
System Builder. The bulk of the Database consists of IR driver files that control user
devices such as CD players, DVD players, conferencing equipment, and other third-
party IR devices the end user interfaces with using the Crestron control system.
In addition to IR driver files, the Crestron Database contains hundreds of Crestron
logic modules that control third-party device functions. Modules are self-contained
logic programs that have been pre-coded, tested and debugged at Crestron. These
dedicated modules can be plugged into a program and used to generate all the proper
control codes for a device automatically.
The User Database is designed to store IR driver files that are not included in the
Crestron Database. Programmers usually generate IR files using the Crestron
CNXLIR (IR Learner) in conjunction with DEAL (Driver Editor and Learner) for
Windows software. Alternatively, you can obtain user IR files by downloading them
from the Crestron Design Center or Crestron FTP site.
In addition to IR driver files, the User Modules directory stores user-created logic
modules that are not included in the Crestron Database.

Product Catalog CD

Crestron provides a variety of ways for you to obtain information about Crestron
hardware. The most comprehensive resource is the Crestron Web site:
www.crestron.com. Here you can download the most up-to-date user manuals,
reference guides, and CAD drawings for all Crestron control systems, network
devices and touchpanels. You can also access the Crestron Design Center, which
provides extensive information about user modules that control equipment from I2P
partner manufacturers, including help files, sample logic programs, touchpanel
projects, cable diagrams, and more.
Software
Crestron SIMPL Windows • 3