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AMX VisualArchitect v1.1 Manual (242 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Visualarchitect V1.1 Overview

13
- Supported Windows Platforms and PC Requirements
  
  13
- The Visualarchitect Workspace
  
  14
- Welcome Screen
  
  14
  - Start a New Project
    14
  - Open a Recent Project
    15
  - Managers
    15
- System Tree
  
  15
  - Device List
    16
  - System Tree Context Menu
    16
  - Properties Window
    17
- Diagram Area
  
  17
- System Tab (System Diagram)
  
  18
  - Devices
    18
  - Device Connections
    19
- UI Tabs
  
  19
  - Touch Panel UI Diagram
    19
  - Keypad UI Diagram
    20
  - Remote UI Diagram
    20
- Toolbox
  
  21
- Status Bar
  
  23
- Related Software Applications
  
  24
  - Cafe Duet
    24
  - Contentdatabaseeditor
    24
  - Keypadbuilder
    24
  - Filetransfer 2
    24
  - G4 Panelpreview
    24
  - Iredit
    25
  - Netlinx Studio
    25
  - Tpdesign4
    25
Getting Started

27
- Overview
  
  27
  - The VA Device Database
    27
  - Touch Panel Templates
    27
- Using the Basic System Assistant Option
  
  28
- Using System Design Library Files
  
  29
- Using the New Empty System Option
  
  29
- Opening VA Project Files
  
  30
Creating a New VA Project

31
- Overview
  
  31
- Adding Devices to the System
  
  32
  - Devices/Modules with Multiple Connection Types
    33
- User Interface Devices
  
  33
- Setting Device Properties
  
  34
- Custom.axi
  
  34
- Saving the Project
  
  35
Working with the Device Database

37
Adding Devices to the System

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- Overview
  
  61
  - Devices/Modules with Multiple Connection Types
    62
- Working in the System Tab
  
  62
- Selecting a Netlinx Central Controller
  
  63
  - Setting the Card Frame Number
    63
- Selecting AMX User-Interface Devices
  
  64
- Removing Devices
  
  64
- Replacing the Central Controller
  
  65
- Replacing System Devices
  
  66
- Replacing Controlled Devices
  
  67
- Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol (DDDP)
  
  68
- Working with Accessories
  
  71
  - Accessories Dialog
    72
Connecting Devices

73
Setting Device Properties

85
Defining Control Strings

103
- Control Strings - Syntax Rules
  
  103
- To Define Custom Control Strings for a (Non IR-Controlled) Device
  103
Defining Device Macros

107
- Overview
  
  107
  - Button Event Handlers
    107
- Codebuilder Dialog
  
  107
  - User Interface Buttons Window
    107
  - Event Window
    108
  - General/Functions/Status Window
    108
  - Codebuilder Toolbar
    109
  - Codebuilder Dialog - Code Menu
    109
  - Codebuilder Dialog - View Menu
    110
- Defining Device Macros (Via Codebuilder)
  
  110
Defining the Navigation for UI Devices

113
- Overview
  
  113
- Defining Touch Panel Navigation
  
  113
- Touch Panel UI Diagram
  
  114
  - Adding UI Elements to the UI Diagram
    114
  - Removing UI Elements
    115
  - Replacing UI Elements
    115
- Touch Panel Templates
  
  116
- Color Schemes
  
  119
- Connecting Elements in the UI Diagram
  
  121
- Setting UI Element Properties
  
  126
- Customizing Touch Panel UI Pages
  
  131
- Generating the Tpdesign4 Project (*.TP4) File
  
  134
- Defining Keypad UI Navigation
  
  134
  - Keypad UI Tabs
    136
  - Keypad UI Diagram
    136
- Keypad Buttons
  
  137
- Working with Keypad LCD Display Menus
  
  139
- Defining Remote Control Button Properties
  
  141
  - Remote UI Tabs
    142
  - Remote UI Diagram
    142
  - Remote Buttons
    142
  - Remote Button Properties
    143
  - Exporting the Remote Button Engraving Template as a DXF File
    144
  - Generating the Keypadbuilder Project (*.KPB) File for Remotes
    144
- Viewing and Editing Project Properties
  
  145
Finishing the Project

145
- Overview
  
  145
- Saving the Project
  
  146
- Exporting Diagram Images
  
  146
- Printing the Diagrams
  
  146
- Generating and Transferring System Files
  
  147
- Preset and Media Content Database Files
  
  148
  - Transfer Previously Generated System Files
    148
- VA Generated System Files
  
  149
  - Folders
    149
  - Files
    149
- Making Your Project Portable
  
  150
- Generating the System Report (HTML) File
  
  152
- Working with the System Report
  
  152
  - System Diagram
    153
  - Equipment List
    153
  - Installation Checklist
    153
  - Wiring Connections
    154
  - Installation Instructions
    154
  - Troubleshooting and Support
    155
  - Contact Information
    155
- Using AMX Power Calculator
  
  156
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support

159
- Overview
  
  159
- Troubleshooting - DDDP Devices
  
  159
- Ethernet Cable Troubleshooting Tips
  
  160
- If VA Freezes During File Transfers
  
  160
- Troubleshooting - IR Capture
  
  161
- RS-232 Control Troubleshooting Tips
  
  161
  - Cabling
    162
  - Settings
    162
  - The Controlled Device
    163
  - Technique
    163
  - Terminal PASS Mode
    163
  - Netlinx Diagnostics Control Device / Emulate Device
    163
  - Manage System - Diagnostics
    165
  - Setting up and Removing a Diagnostic Filter
    165
  - Flow Control
    167
- If VA Won't Compile Your Project
  
  168
- Overview
  
  169
- Custom Codes
  
  169
- IR Template Channel Layout: Amplifier
  
  169
- IR Template Channel Layout: Camera
  
  169
Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts

169
Appendix C: Using an IRIS IR Capture Unit

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- Overview
  
  207
  - IRIS - Product Specifications
    207
- IRIS - Capturing RC Functions
  
  208
Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map

213
- Overview
  
  213
Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type

215
- Supported Devices by Type
  
  215
  - Supported Netlinx Central Controllers
    215
  - Supported AMX Keypads
    215
  - Supported AMX Touch Panels
    215
  - Supported Expansion Devices
    215
  - Supported AMX Remote Controllers
    216
  - Supported AMX Media Devices
    216
  - Supported Networking Devices
    216
  - Supported Third-Party Device Classes
    216
- Supported AMX Accessories by Device Type
  
  217
Appendix F: the Inconcert Resource Center

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Table of Contents

Visualarchitect V1.1 Overview

Supported Windows Platforms and PC Requirements

The Visualarchitect Workspace

Welcome Screen

System Tree

Diagram Area

System Tab (System Diagram)

UI Tabs

Toolbox

Status Bar

Related Software Applications

Getting Started

Overview

Using the Basic System Assistant Option

Using System Design Library Files

Using the New Empty System Option

Opening VA Project Files

Creating a New VA Project

Overview

Adding Devices to the System

User Interface Devices

Setting Device Properties

Custom.axi

Saving the Project

Working with the Device Database

Device Database - Overview

Adding Devices to the Device Database

Adding IR Devices to the Device Database

Capturing IR Codes

Adding Non-IR Controlled Devices to the Device Database

Adding Module-Supported Devices to the Device Database

Device Database - Default Search Paths

Refreshing the Device Database

Rebuilding the Device Database

Updating the Device Database

Device Database Search Paths Manager Dialog

Adding MSRP Values for Third-Party Devices

Adding Devices to the System

Overview

Working in the System Tab

Selecting a Netlinx Central Controller

Selecting AMX User-Interface Devices

Removing Devices

Replacing the Central Controller

Replacing System Devices

Replacing Controlled Devices

Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol (DDDP)

Working with Accessories

Connecting Devices

Connecting Devices in the System Diagram

Connecting Devices by Device Type

Working with the Connection Manager

Setting Device Properties

Overview

Using Quick Input

Device Properties by Device Type

Device Number Ranges - by Device Type

Communication Parameters

Device:port:system (D:P:S)

Device Addressing

Master Addressing Via Terminal-Telnet

Netlinx Device Addressing Via the Master's UI

Modero Touchpanels Device Addressing

Mio Modero Keypad Device Addressing

Defining Control Strings

Control Strings - Syntax Rules

Defining Device Macros

Overview

Codebuilder Dialog

Defining Device Macros (Via Codebuilder)

Defining the Navigation for UI Devices

Overview

Defining Touch Panel Navigation

Touch Panel UI Diagram

Touch Panel Templates

Color Schemes

Connecting Elements in the UI Diagram