AMX NETLINX STUDIO V2.4, Instruction Manual

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Communications and File Transfers
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NetLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher)
IR library files (.IRL/.IRV) are sent to IR-controlled devices on the bus, or directly to a
System device (i.e. Touch Panels).
The Virtual NetLinx Master option allows you to transfer files directly to G4 devices,
without the need for an intermediate NetLinx Master.
The File Transfer dialog ( Tools > File Transfer ) provides an easy to understand approach to file
transfer while still providing a high level of flexibility.
File Transfers Edit Sub-Menu
With a file selected in the Files To Send table (of the File Transfer dialog), click the Edit command
button to open the File Transfers Edit sub-menu, containing the following options:
Options - This option is only available if you have selected a TPD or TP4 touch panel UI
file.
If you have selected a TPD (TPdesign3) file, this option opens the TPD Transfer Options
dialog, where you can select which parts of the TPD file to include when the file is sent
(the options are Bitmaps, Fonts and Icons - by default they are all selected).
If you have selected a TP4 (TPDesign4) file, this option opens the TP4 Transfer Options
dialog, where you can select to enable Smart Transfer. Smart Transfer automatically
optimizes the transfer by identifying the various components (fonts, bitmaps, sound files,
even pages and popup pages) of the selected panel file, and comparing them to the
elements already present on the target panel. Any shared components are not sent,
resulting in a much faster transfer (assuming that there are shared components).
Communication Settings - Opens the Communication Settings dialog, where you can
edit the Platform, Transport Connection type and Communication Settings for the
selected file.
Device Mapping - Opens the Enter DPS dialog, where you can view/edit the D:P:S
assignment of the target device for the selected file.
When sending a TP4 file to a G4 panel, verify that the NetLinx Master Firmware is
build 85 or later. Verify the TPDesign4 program being used is Version 1.01 or higher.
Earlier versions of the firmware and TPD4 software are incompatible with G4 panels.
Alternatively, you can double-click in the Connection column to access the
Communication Settings dialog.
In Axcess, Master Source Code files are always mapped to the Master Controller
(device = 0). Master Source Code files cannot be mapped to any other device.
NetLinx Master Source Code files are mapped according to the System settings
when the Project was created. The only way to modify these settings is via the
System Properties dialog. Also, when sending TPD files directly to a Touch Panel
(i.e. via serial cable connection), the device = 0.