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Basic Operations
41 RMS CodeCrafter
Basic Operations
Creating A New Device Template
You can create persistent templates for monitored devices, where you provide the settings and parameters.
RMS CodeCrafter can then use the device templates for similar or the same devices in other projects.
1.
With the RMS CodeCrafter wizard open to the Introductory page, click New Device Template . The RMS
CodeCrafter wizard opens to the Device Template Main page.
2.
Type the name of your Template in the field Template Name .
3.
Type the manufacturer name in the field Manufacturer .
4.
Type the model in the field Model .
5.
Place a check in the box Uses Communications Module? if you would like to enable it for this template.
6.
If needed, select and set a value for the Communications Timeout , measured in 1/10ths of a second, where
0 is a valid value. If no timeout is required, use -1.
7.
If you want to enable Control Failure Detect , place a check in the box next to it.
8.
Click the radio button for the Support Module that fits your device template.
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Projector

Transport
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Basic

Slide Projector
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None
9.
Click Next . The next page is Template Device Parameters page.
10.
Click Add Parameter to launch the Add/Edit Device Template Parameters window.
11.
Type the name of the parameter in the field provided.
12.
Click the radio button for the Type of parameter and select the Status in the menu.
13.
In the menu, select the Threshold Comparison and enter the Threshold Value . Place a check next to Reset
to enable.
14.
Click the radio button for the Trigger type.
15.
Based on the Type of parameter you selected in step 12 you may need to provide a range for the
parameter.
16.
Click Next . The next page is Device Template Wizard Finished page.
17.
Within the Save Template to field, either type or click Browse to select the target location to save your
template file (.CGT).
18.
Click Finish to create the template file and save it.
Creating A New RMS Project
The RMS CodeCrafter wizard creates project files that it uses in generating the NetLinx code you need. To
create a .CGP file:
1.
From the Introductory page click New Project .
2.
The next page is the Project Start page. Either type or click Browse to select the location of your
integrated file.
3.
Click Next .
If NetLinx Studio workspace file (.APW) is selected as the integrated file:
While it is not necessary to have either an .AXS or .AWP file to use the RMS
CodeCrafter wizard, it is advisable. The integrated file will populate several fields
throughout the wizard that you will need to otherwise enter manually.