Getting Started
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6.
Once all required support devices have been selected, the System Diagram is displayed, indicating
all of the devices you selected.
7.
Right-click on each device (except the Central Controller) and select Connect from the context
menu to establish connections between all devices.
At this point, you can add more devices and accessories, set device properties, define macros and UIs to
complete the project.
Using System Design Library Files
System Design Library files (SDLs) represent pre-configured VA Project/Systems designed to
accommodate various installation types.
SDLs are available for Dealers to download from www.amx.com (in the Markets section).
Select a SDL that most closely meets the needs of your customer, keeping in mind that you will have the
ability to customize the solution later by adding different devices and options.
When you download System Design Library (*.VAP) files, they must be placed in the following
directory to be utilized by VA:
C:\Program Files\AMX Control Disc\System Design Library (If you don't already have this directory,
you'll need to create it).
Once you have loaded at least one SDL in the System Design Library directory, you can select it via the
System Design Library dialog:
1.
Select
System Design Library
from the
File > New
sub-menu, or on the Welcome Screen to open
the dialog.
2.
Fill in the
Project Information
(System name, Dealer, Designer and Comments). The only required
input here is the System name.
3.
Click on the down-arrow to select from a drop-down list of all SDLs currently loaded in the System
Design Library directory.
4.
Click
OK
to close the System Design Library dialog.
At this point, you can add more devices and accessories, set device properties, define macros and UIs to
complete the project.
Using the New Empty System Option
Select
New Empty System
on the Welcome Screen to start a new system, with no devices other than the
(default) NI-3000 NetLinx Central Controller.
Alternatively, you can select Empty System from the File Menu, or click the toolbar button.
Refer to the SYSTEM DESIGN LIBRARY Dealer Manual for Presentation Facilities
(see "AMX System Design Library Dealer Manual" in the help TOC) for detailed
instructions on using System Design Library resources to plan, design, generate and
install a VA system. The SYSTEM DESIGN LIBRARY Dealer Manual uses
"Presentation Facilities" as the example system type.
If you start with the New Empty System option, you should visit the Project Properties
dialog to enter basic project information for this system.
