FTP Access
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FTP Access
ShowTouch relies on FTP to transfer interface archive files to and from the show controller. This
is covered in the section on “Working with Remote Servers.” It is also possible to transfer files
directly to ShowTouch. This is only necessary for updating firmware and changing screen saver
images, but can also be useful for transferring interface archives from the PC Touch software
directly to ShowTouch.
Connecting to ShowTouch using FTP
1.
Identify the IP address of the ShowTouch you want to connect to. The IP address is
located on the Control Panel and also on the System settings page. See the section on
“Changing Network Settings” for information on changing the IP address.
2.
The user name is “admin” and the default password is “password”
Note: if the default password has been changed, the new password cannot be recovered
but it can be reset if forgotten. To change the admin password, see the section on
“Changing the Admin Password”
3.
Use the IP address and login information with your FTP client or with any
Touch/ShowTouch to connect to ShowTouch and transfer files.
Changing Screen Saver Images
When connected to ShowTouch using an FTP client, it is possible to change the images used for
the screen saver (See “Changing Screen Saver Settings). The “Screensaver” directory is a special
directory created by ShowTouch that is used for storing these images. You may upload new
images for the screen saver to this directory. You may also download or delete any of the images
in this directory. When the screen saver is activated, it will use any images that are currently in
this directory. Changes to any of the files in this directory while the screen saver is active may not
be displayed until the next time the screen saver is activated.
