Creating A New Virtual Matrix - AMX AutoPatch Epica-128 User Manual

B.3 Creating a New Virtual Matrix
Important: Save a backup copy of the existing configuration file if you find it
necessary to modify the file for any reason.
A new virtual matrix can be created for new or existing hardware in a system.
Rather than making changes to an existing virtual matrix, you can create a new
one that uses the same board(s). When creating a VM to replace an existing one,
delete the old VM or (if reuse is likely) change its number. Always exercise
caution and make a backup copy before deleting any part of the existing file.
Optional – To delete an existing VM: Right click the VM and select Delete.
Creating a new virtual matrix involves creating virtual channels which must be
assigned to the physical connectors and grouped into a virtual matrix. For more
information on virtual matrices, see page B-2. Four dialog boxes are used for
creating a virtual matrix. The first is for assigning the signals to the VM; the
second for assigning the signals to the physical matrix; the third for selecting the
connector assignment method; and the fourth for completing the connector
assignments. To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box, press F1.
Figure 21: Process for creating a new virtual matrix
The Physical Matrix
The virtual channels need to be assigned to the physical matrix in the Assign
Signals to Matrices box. The list in this box shows only the physical matrices
that are capable of routing the selected signal.
To view the properties of a board, select the Hardware tab, expand the
enclosure and backplane, and select the slot the board is in.
Selected board slot
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Creating a New Virtual Matrix

Board properties
Signal path number
Signals allowed
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