Crestron
CNX-PVID8x4
Professional Video Distribution Switch
Operations Guide - DOC. 8166A
Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x4
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Programming with Crestron AppBuilder
The easiest method of
programming, but does not
offer as much flexibility as
SIMPL Windows.
Crestron AppBuilder offers automatic programming for such residential and
commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, and video
conferencing. The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for
designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and
functionality. Crestron AppBuilder then programs the system, including all
touchpanel projects and control system logic.
Crestron AppBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software
development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, and the Crestron
Database. Crestron AppBuilder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you
to easily create robust systems.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE
: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a
CNX-PVID8x4, developed for specific control system types:
.smw
projectname
.smw (source file)
.spz
projectname
.spz (compiled file for 2-series)
.bin
projectname
.bin (compiled file for CNX generation)
.csz
projectname
.csz (compiled file for CNX generation with SIMPL+)
.ush
projectname
.ush (compiled file for CNX generation with SIMPL+
header
file)
.usp
projectname
.usp (source code module for SIMPL+)
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces
(i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and
monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop
functionality in a familiar Windows
®
environment.
NOTE:
The following descriptions assume that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL
Windows. If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE
: In the following description, the PRO2 control system is used.
This section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a
CNX-PVID8x4.
Configuration Manager is where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by
selecting hardware from the
Device Library
. In Configuration Manager, drag the
PRO2 from the Control Systems
folder of the
Device Library
and drop it in the upper
pane of the
System Views
. The PRO2 with its associated communication ports is
displayed in the
System Views
upper pane.
PRO2 System View
The
System Views
lower pane displays the PRO2 system tree (refer to following
graphic). This tree can be expanded to display and configure the communications
ports.