Custom Backgrounds And Transparent Gtl's; Importing Pictures As Custom Backgrounds - Xantech SPLCD64G Installation & Programming Manual

SmartPad LCD™
Figure 65 – Add Video Image Template
3. Navigate to where the BMP or PNG Image is saved on the PC and select the BMP/PNG Image that
represents the video menu to be displayed.
4. Follow Steps 2-5 in the previous section to add Transparent GTL's over the graphic buttons on the
Image in Full Screen Mode and associate the appropriate IR/RS232 Commands to the GTL's for control
of the device shown on screen.

CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS AND TRANSPARENT GTL'S

The transparent GTL feature is available for use on ALL versions of SmartPad LCD™ Controllers (SPLCD39G,
64G, 64V and TS57G). Transparent GTL's can be placed anywhere over an object such as a picture of an A/V
Rack, Volume Bars or for the full effect, images of rooms with windows, lights, A/V equipment, thermostats, etc.
Anything that can be controlled via the SPLCD (IR/RS232) and that can have a BMP or PNG image associated
as a Custom Background can be part of a truly custom control system.
NOTE: Scanned images and photographs can easily be converted to BMP or PNG Files using My Pictures on
your PC by selecting an image and performing a 'Save As' and selecting BMP or PNG as the file type. Third
Party software applications such as Adobe Photoshop® can also be used.)
The example below illustrates how Transparent GTL Buttons can be placed over areas of the Custom
Background image of an A/V Entertainment Center for realistic visual functionality. First, the Custom
Background will need to be imported.

Importing Pictures as Custom Backgrounds

NOTE: This is best performed on the SPLCD64G and SPLCD64V units due to increased screen resolution
(640x480). The TS57G and SPLCD39G have screen resolutions of (320x240).
To import user-defined BMP or PNG images for use as Custom Backgrounds:
1. The image must be sized to 640x480 (SPLCD64G, 64V); or 320x240 (SPLCD39G, TS57G) pixel
resolution.
2. Save the image in the desired Style Background Folder by navigating to the appropriate location
depending upon which version of Universal Dragon you are running as detailed below:
NOTE: The examples show Contemporary as the Style Folder for example only. Custom Backgrounds
can be saved to any Style Folder.
Figure 66 – XMUSIC Server BMP Image
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