Programming With The Crestron Appbuilder; Programming With Simpl Windows - Crestron Isys TPS-5000 Operation Manual

Crestron Isys™ TPS-5000
The easiest method of
programming, but does not
offer as much flexibility as
SIMPL Windows.
Operations Guide - DOC. 5863A
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Crestron Database version 14.1 or later. Required by SIMPL Windows and
VT Pro-e.
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VisionTools Pro-e version 2.2.0.0 or later. Used for graphical touchscreen
design. To use Synapse graphics and multi-byte international characters in a
touchpanel screen, VT Pro-e version 3.1.2.0 or later is required. Touchpanel
firmware version 2.000.0 or later is also required.
NOTE: The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates
section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Crestron software and any files
on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized
Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to
obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site).
Digital, analog and serial join numbers are a common thread between VT Pro-e and
SIMPL Windows. These numbers define how the objects on a touchpanel page of a
VT Pro-e project interface to the outside world, specifically the Cresnet system as
defined in the SIMPL Windows program. There are digital join numbers that carry
out some predetermined function (a logical high or low); analog join numbers for
displaying incremental values, sliders, gauges and bar graphs; and serial join
numbers that allow for the display of variable text and transmission/reception of
serial commands from other manufacturers. Unjoined objects are not interfaced with
the system and thus cannot initiate any logic functions (although they can perform
page flips).

Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder

Crestron AppBuilder offers automatic programming for such residential and
commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, video conferencing, and
lighting. The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for
designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and
functionality. Crestron AppBuilder then programs the system, including touchpanel
projects and control system logic.
Crestron AppBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software
development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, and the Crestron
Database. Crestron AppBuilder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you
to easily create robust systems.

Programming with SIMPL Windows

NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a
TPS-5000, developed for specific control system types:
.smw: projectname.smw (SIMPL Windows source file)
.spz: projectname.spz (compiled file for 2-series)
.bin: projectname.bin (compiled file for CNX generation)
.csz: projectname.csz (compiled file for CNX generation with SIMPL+)
.ush: projectname.ush (compiled file for CNX generation with SIMPL+ header file)
.usp: projectname.usp (source code module for SIMPL+)
NOTE: In the following description, the PRO2 control system is used.
12 Inch Tilt Touchpanel: Crestron Isys™ TPS-5000 • 23
12 Inch Tilt Touchpanel