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Device Database - Default Search Paths ................................................................. 45
Refreshing The Device Database ............................................................................ 45
Rebuilding The Device Database ............................................................................ 45
Updating the Device Database ............................................................................... 46
Device Database Search Paths Manager Dialog ..................................................... 46
To Add a New Search Path ........................................................................................... 46
To Remove a Search Path.............................................................................................. 46
To re-order the Search Paths ........................................................................................ 47
Adding MSRP Values For Third-party Devices ........................................................ 47
Adding Devices to the System .........................................................................49
Overview ................................................................................................................ 49
Devices/Modules With Multiple Connection Types: ...................................................... 50
Working In The System Tab .................................................................................... 50
Selecting a Netlinx Central Controller .................................................................... 51
Setting The Card Frame Number .................................................................................. 51
Selecting AMX User-Interface Devices.................................................................... 52
Removing Devices................................................................................................... 52
Replacing The Central Controller............................................................................ 53
Replacing System Devices ...................................................................................... 54
Replacing Controlled Devices ................................................................................. 55
Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol (DDDP)........................................................... 56
Dynamic Device Discovery Concepts ........................................................................... 56
Working With DDDP Devices ........................................................................................ 57
To Enable Internet Access On The Master .................................................................... 57
Enable Auto Bind .......................................................................................................... 58
Enable Module Search on Internet ................................................................................ 58
Troubleshooting - DDDP Devices .................................................................................. 58
Working With Accessories ...................................................................................... 59
Accessories Dialog ........................................................................................................ 60
Connecting Devices ..........................................................................................61
Connecting Devices In The System Diagram........................................................... 61
Connection Lines - System Diagram .............................................................................. 62
Using The Connect Feature ........................................................................................... 62
Using Auto-Connect ...................................................................................................... 63
Removing Device Connections ...................................................................................... 63
Connecting Devices by Device Type ....................................................................... 63
Connecting Devices - Central Controllers...................................................................... 63
Connecting Devices - Expansion Devices ...................................................................... 64
Connecting Devices - Networking Devices.................................................................... 64
VisualArchitect v1.1
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