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To test the Ethernet connection, select the appropriate FireWriter from the pull-down menu and click on 

Connect. 

If the connection was successful you should see the FireWriter CG directory structure pop up on 

the right side of the program. 
 

 

Transfer Mode

 

 
Transfer mode enables you to transfer files and directories back and forth between a FireWriter CG and the 
PC. Click the drop-down selection window to select the appropriate FireWriter (e.g. 

MasterControl

 and 

click on 

Connect

. FireWriter files will appear in the right hand window. 

 
FireWriter Remote provides two levels of file transfer 

FireWriter

 and 

All Files

 

FireWriter 

transfer mode:

 

At this level you will see only bugs, projects (scripts), schedules, backgrounds, 

and fonts in both the FireWriter file window and the computer file window; all other files are hidden. 
 

Note: 

The only directory shown in the computer window is the FireWriter directory. Clicking on either 

C: 

or 

Program Files

 will give you the error message 

Directory Access Denied

.

 To access other directories on 

the computer you will need to go to 

All Files

 mode. 

 

Summary of Contents for FIREWRITER REMOTE

Page 1: ...FIREWRITER REMOTE Reference Manual 2002 FOCUS Enhancements 1...

Page 2: ...CG 6 Communications Setup 6 FireWriter Remote to FireWriter CG connection 6 Connecting your PC to the LAN 6 Direct connection between the PC and FireWriter CG 6 Reference 7 Setup Mode 7 Transfer Mode...

Page 3: ...sed software program that allows you to communicate via Ethernet with the FOCUS Enhancements FireWriter Character Generator CG from any Windows 95 98 NT 2000 computer FireWriter Remote has features th...

Page 4: ...files using conventional File Transfer Protocol FTP commands In addition you can also quickly and easily update the FireWriter CG software using the Transfer Mode Schedule Mode Your FireWriter CG has...

Page 5: ...Setup Mode You can specify the Ethernet address and password for up to 10 FireWriter CGs plus give each CG a unique name for identification purposes 5...

Page 6: ...obtain the IP address Subnet Mask and Router Gateway information from your network administrator There are two ways to connect your FireWriter CG to a PC Over a LAN or direct between your PC and the...

Page 7: ...FireWriter and type in a unique name For example if you have a FireWriter in Master Control you may want to change the name to MasterControl This is especially useful if you have more than one FireWri...

Page 8: ...e g MasterControl and click on Connect FireWriter files will appear in the right hand window FireWriter Remote provides two levels of file transfer FireWriter and All Files FireWriter transfer mode A...

Page 9: ...r directory you wish to copy the destination is not automatically determined Auto Rename of Graphic files A unique feature of the FireWriter Remote program is that in All Files transfer mode the progr...

Page 10: ...ields place the cursor inside the desired field and double click the left mouse button You can now make the necessary changes to this field Status field The Status field is used to turn the event on o...

Page 11: ...t scheduler you should change this field to reflect the correct time mode of FireWriter see FireWriter Instruction Manual Chapter 18 Clock and Date Features The Time Mode field also indicates the Mont...

Page 12: ...hedule files CFG exist in the schedule folder you will need to transfer them from the FireWriter to the schedule folder on the PC The Edit Scheduler button is used to load a FIREWRITER scheduler into...

Page 13: ...fied you can click on the Upload Scheduler button to transfer the schedule to FireWriter You must be connected to the FireWriter before attempting the transfer The projects will now be automatically t...

Page 14: ...umber Connect to the FireWriter you wish to upgrade Click on All Files mode Click on Software Mode Highlight the new software upgrade file on the PC Click on the Copy Software button Click on Disconne...

Page 15: ...nu brings up a brief description of the FireWriter Remote program Keyboard Operation Use the Tab and Shift Tab keys to navigate around the various menus and buttons within the application Use the Up a...

Page 16: ...Build your own Ethernet Crossover cable 16...

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