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6.3.3. Input and output names
To help memorizing the connected sources and destinations, names can be assigned to
inputs and outputs. I/O names can be maximum 15 characters long, and can contain any
ASCII characters except: ( ) { }. The ports names are shown when the mouse is moved
over an I/O port label.
Rename I/O port
Step 1. Right click on the desired input or output.
Step 2. Click Rename Input (or Output) in the popup menu. The Rename window
Step 3. Type the desired name, and click Apply.
Read I/O names
I/O names are loaded automatically when connection to the router is established.
However I/O names can be re-read manually as well.
Step 1. Right click on any input or output.
Step 2. In the popup menu click Read I/O names.
6.3.4. Quick I/O port information
If the mouse pointer is moved above an I/O port label, a tooltip
comes up showing the main information about the port status.
port name, the incoming signal and connection status can be
checked. Output status shows only port name and connections.
6.3.5. Crosspoint operations
Switching
For making a connection click on the desired square. If the
output port is not locked, then the connection is made. For
example input 15 is connected to output 2 according to the
picture on the right. For switching an input to all outputs, click
with the right mouse button on the input label, and click
"Switch to all outputs" in the popup menu.
Muting outputs
Outputs can be easily muted by clicking on the button titled 'M' beside the output. This
means that no signal is present at this output. If mute is active, the color of the button's
background changes to black.
Info: Switching muted outputs does not unmute them, muting remains active until 'M' button is
clicked again.
Info: Outputs can be disconnected from any inputs (by protocol command). In this case the
crosspoint view will not show any green square for the disconnected output and the
output will have no signal just like when muted. Click on a crosspoint square to connect
the output again to an input.
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