Working With the Device Database
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Adding MSRP Values For Third-party Devices
VA allows you to add MSRP values for third-party devices, by manually editing the "MSRP.CSV" file
that VA uses to provide MSRP values for AMX equipment.
To add MSRP values for third-party devices:
1.
Open the "MSRP.csv" file. This file resides in:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AMXShare\VASupportFiles\MSRP
Note that there are two CSV files in this directory: One named "MSRP.csv", and a second one
named "AMX MSRP.CSV":
"
MSRP.csv
" is the file used by VA. This is the file that you should edit.
"
AMX MSRP.csv
" is a backup file.
Do not edit this file - it is intended for use in the case that
the MSRP.csv file is lost or corrupted in some way.
There are two ways to edit this file: via Microsoft Excel (or a similar spreadsheet editing program),
or via Notepad (or a similar text editor).
MSRP.csv is simply a comma-delimited text file; follow the formatting that is apparent in the file
when adding new devices/MSRP values.
2.
Scroll down to the last entry and press Enter to add a carriage return. You can start adding new
devices to the bottom of the list (after all of the AMX devices).
3.
Enter the new devices one at a time, following the required formatting (if you open the file in Excel,
the comma delimiters are represented as three columns (A, B and C):
FG Number,Dealer Part Number,MSRP
Be sure to type the device name exactly as it appears in the Properties window.
AMX devices use the first field for FG Numbers which may not apply to third-party devices.
When adding third-party devices, use this field for the "
Model Number
" of the device.
The
Dealer Part Number
is optional. AMX Devices do not include a Dealer Part Number.
Therefore, all AMX devices are represented in the MSRP.csv file with an empty middle field
(for example: "FG012-03, ,$100"). However, you can use this field to add a custom part
number to third-party devices.
Example:
Toshiba 42H82,10-123,$1500
4.
When you're done editing the file, be sure to save it to the same name, file extension and location.
FIG. 30
MSRP.CSV