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Add new
Click the [+] icon to begin adding a new computer,
either before or after connecting the DDX-CAM
module(s):
• Name
- the main identifier for the new computer.
• Description
- a further opportunity to add more
information about the computer.
• Computer Number
- provides a list of the remaining
vacant computer numbers that you can associate
with your new entry. The chosen number will
determine the position of this computer in the
OSD screen and also the hotkey (Ctrl+Alt+n)
used to access it. You can swap the number used
with other computers within the
edit page
.
• Ports
- Add one or more port numbers used by
the DDX-CAM module(s) associated with this
computer.
Configure >
Computers
This page lists the computer systems that are connected to the DDX switch unit via
individual DDX-CAM modules:
In addition to the
Name
and
Description
, the columns also provide the following useful details for each
computer entry:
• Port(s)
- each DDX-CAM module connects to a single port on the DDX switch. This column lists the
port(s) used by the DDX-CAM module(s) associated with each computer. Two or more DDX-CAM
modules can be combined to support extra displays (multi-head), each connecting to a separate port.
Three of the user console ports (21 to 23) can be changed into computer ports, if there are fewer
user consoles within your installation. See
Reallocating ports
.
•
Thumbnail
- indicates whether a thumbnail image of the computer’s video output will be shown on the
OSD screen for each user. If disabled (unticked), a black image will be shown in the OSD screen.
• Primary Console
- indicates the console that currently has control of the computer.
• Connected Consoles
- lists all consoles to which each computer is attached.
• Current Access Mode
- indicates how the computer is currently being accessed by the listed console:
= View only,
= Shared access, = Exclusive, = Private
• Tick box
- Allows you to tick all required computer entries and then remove them collectively using
the Delete Selected button.
Edit
Click an entry to view/edit its details and options.
See
Configure > Computers > Edit an entry
The
arrows allow you to reorder
the list in ascending or descending order
according to the entries within any column