AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - ON SITE INSTALLER GUIDE, Instruction Manual

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On-Site Installer’s Guide - Overview
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DXP-HT v1.3 - On-Site Installer’s Guide
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake made is modifying the software and then using the application to make
changes. As mentioned before, all software changes outside of the special CUSTOM.AXI file will
be overwritten. Only modify the source code generated by DXP-HT if there is a strong desire to
alter the behavior of the code. To add features, new subsystems, etc. make the changes in the
custom file to save yourself the frustration.
DXP-HT is not a "simple" NetLinx program. Because of the scope and number of features designed
into the system, the code can be quite daunting to someone looking at it, even an experienced
NetLinx programmer. Installers with NetLinx experience should not expect to be able to modify the
software the first time they see it. Most of the features are tied into another feature or affect another
part of the software. The architecture of the system design and the function of the file being
modified should be understood prior to proceeding with changes.
Another common mistake is forgetting to properly address a device. Unless all devices are
addressed as defined in the report file the system will not work as desired.