Include File Context Menu; Working With Module Files; Duet (Jar) Module Files - AMX NETLINX STUDIO V2.4 Instruction Manual

Include File Context Menu

Right-click on any Include file (in the Workspace tab of the Workspace Window) to access the
context file described below:

Working With Module Files

Module files provide pre-fabricated (.AXS) NetLinx code or pre-compiled (.TKO) NetLinx code to
control a specific device on the bus.

Duet (JAR) Module Files

NetLinx Studio v2.3 (or higher) supports Duet (*.JAR) module files in addition to NetLinx module
files. JAR module files are similar to NetLinx module files except that are generated using the
AMX Cafe Duet design application.
Refer to the Cafe Duet online help file for details on creating JAR module files.
JAR module files are also stored in the Module folder (in the Workspace tab of the Workspace
Window), and the same basic rules apply to JAR module files that were true for NetLinx modules:
NetLinx Studio (v2.3 or higher) constructs a composite TKN file when Duet module(s) are
included in the Workspace and are referenced in the NetLinx Source code. The composite TKN file
NetLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher)
Add Existing Include File Opens the Add Existing Include File dialog, where you can add an
Docking View
Hide
Remove File From System Click to remove the selected Include file from the System that it is
File Properties
Module files are stored in the Module folder (in the Workspace tab of the Workspace
Window).
Module files cannot be designated as Master Source Code files.
When the System is being compiled, first the Module files are compiled and then the
Master Source Code (.AXS) file is compiled.
NetLinx Studio v2.3 (or higher) supports two types of Module files:
*.AXS - NetLinx Module files
*.JAR - Duet Module Files
Module files cannot be designated as Master Source Code files.
When the System is being compiled, first the Module files are compiled and then the
Master Source Code (.AXS) file is compiled.
Working With Systems and System Files
existing Include file to the System containing the selected Include
folder. The new file will be added to the selected Include folder.
Changes the Workspace Window to a dockable window that can be
resized and moved to anywhere within the NetLinx Studio work area.
Hides the Workspace Window.
saved in. The program prompts you to confirm this action before the
file is deleted from the System. The file is not deleted from disk.
Opens the File Properties dialog, where you can view (and edit)
properties for the selected Include file.
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