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RCP-QE User Guide (v02) Setting Up the RCP-QE • 4–23
Assigning a Name to a Macro Using DashBoard
Macros can be assigned custom names in DashBoard using the Macro Names tab.
To assign a name to a macro using DashBoard:
1. In DashBoard , select the Macro Names tab.
2. In the Name column, perform the following:
a. Click inside the Name table cell of the macro.
b. Enter a name.
c. Press Enter .
The macro name is added to the button.
Assigning a Protect Button
To prevent switching of critical crosspoints by others, assign a protect button for use on the RCP-QE. The protect
function ensures that the selected destination can only receive the selected source across the selected levels. Once
protected, the selected levels on a destination cannot be switched by other remote control panels (or by the same
remote control panel if
Block All Panels is selected). The source is not protected and can be freely routed to other
destinations if required. You can protect any number of destinations. For more information see “ Protecting a
Destination ” on page 5–5.
You can also use the protect button to lock the RCP-QE against all button presses (see “ Locking the RCP-QE ” on
page 5–5).
To assign a protect button using DashBoard:
1. Open the RCP-QE Panel Configuration editor (see “ Opening the RCP-QE Panel Configuration Editor ” on
page 4–4).
2. On the simulated RCP-QE, click the button that you want to use for the level.
The Button configuration box opens.
3. In the Button list, select Function Key .
4. In the Value list, select Protect as the function to assign to this button.
5. Close the Button configuration box.
The simulated RCP-QE in DashBoard shows the protect ( PROT ) on the button.
6. Select the Configuration tab.
7. In the Configuration section, select the mode of protection that you want to use for the protect button. Use the
information in Table 4.4 as a guide:
8. Send the current configuration file to the device (see “ Sending a Configuration File to a Device ” on
page 4–33).
Table 4.4 Protect Mode Descriptions
Protect Mode Description
Block Other
Panels The protected destination and level(s) cannot be switched to another source
by other remote control panels.
The protected destination and level(s)
can be switched to another source on
the current remote control panel.
Block All Panels The protected destination and level(s) cannot be switched to another source
by the current remote control panel or other remote control panels.