Pre-Configuration Procedures; Updating Amx Hardware And Software; Developing A Tpd4 Project With G4Cc And Takenote Support - AMX TPDESIGN4 V2.5 Instruction Manual

Appendix C: TakeNote

Pre-Configuration Procedures

The TakeNote application represents an additional interactive layer placed above an active G4
Computer Control (G4CC) button on your panel. If you are not using a direct RGB connection
(such as on a TPI/4), G4CC must be running in order for TakeNote to function. TakeNote should be
considered to be a counterpart application to G4CC.
Before attempting to use these applications, it is necessary to follow a series of pre-configuration
procedures:
The information in this section regarding Computer Control is also covered in the
Appendix A: G4 Computer Control section on page 169. Since it is required in order
to use TakeNote, it is intentionally repeated in this section to avoid having to flip back
and forth through the document.

Updating AMX Hardware and Software

1. Connect the PC to an Ethernet Network that can communicate with the NetLinx Control
System.
2. Update all AMX hardware (G4 compatible devices and NetLinx Masters) with the latest
firmware files.
3. Use the WebUpdate feature integrated in the TPDesign4 and NetLinx Studio software to
update the applications if necessary. Alternatively, you could navigate to www.amx.com and
download the latest versions of the programs.

Developing a TPD4 project with G4CC and TakeNote Support

1. Launch TPDesign4 and open an existing project, or create a new one. Refer to the online help
for instructions on using TPDesign4.
If you already have a TPD4 project that utilizes G4CC, then open the Computer Control page
in that project and skip to step 5.
2. Draw a button that covers most or all of the panel page.
3. In the General tab of the Button Properties window, set the button's Type to Computer
Control.
4. Enter the IP Address of the target PC in the Remote Host field. To determine the IP Address of
your PC:
a. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog.
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Transfer the most current product firmware to your Touch Panels and NetLinx Masters.
Visit www.amx.com for the latest firmware files.
Develop and upload a TPD4 panel project with at least some basic TakeNote function
buttons.
Modify the Master Source Code using NetLinx Studio v 2.2 or higher.
Launch the configCC.exe file to configure the G4CC application.
Launch the amxCC.exe file and begin communication to the target PC.
Launch the TakeNote.exe file to allow annotations on the panel (utilizing a layer above
the G4CC button).
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