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Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files
Loading an .xcl Configuration File
Once modifications have been made to the configuration file, the new file must be loaded onto the
system's CPU for the changes to be implemented.
Important: When loading any part of a configuration file, the matrix switcher must not be actively
switching.
We recommend disconnecting any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the
loading of the file.
Caution: Using the Configure All option will erase any global presets (see the "BCS Protocol
Instruction Manual" on the "AMX AutoPatch CD" or at www.amx.com) that have already been
defined for the system.
To load an .xcl configuration file to the enclosure's CPU:
1.
Disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the
file. The Optima SD must not be actively switching when loading a configuration file.
2.
From the File menu, select Save As and save a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name
to the PC. (We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified.)
3.
Connect the Optima SD enclosure to the PC (see page 23).
4.
In XNConnect, open the Communication menu; select Serial Port.
5.
Open the Communication menu again; select Change Comm Settings.
6.
Check the settings for the selected port and adjust if necessary (the default is Com 1, baud rate
9600).
7.
Optional – Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the
Optima SD.
Click OK.
8.
From the Configure menu, select Configure All.*
* The Configure All option will not load password information. For instructions on loading password
information, see page 59.
Device Discovery Support
XNConnect v2.8.0 supports Device Discovery (firmware v1.4.0 or higher is required). Typically the
default configuration string generated by XNConnect is all that is necessary. However, certain conditions
may warrant a custom string, such as the need to limit the VMs that are available for control by the AMX
control device. Or a need may exist to limit the features available for a system, e.g., omitting the ability
to adjust input gain, but leaving support for output volume. To customize the configuration string, see the
XNConnect Help topic "Device Discovery Config String Input."
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