SMX Control
Software
The following software programs accompany SMX switchers:
•
The Windows-based Extron SMX Control Program, which communicates with the SMX
via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, provides an easy way to set up ties
and sets of ties.
•
The Extron Button-Label generator allows you to design and print labels for the SMX
front panel buttons.
Both programs are compatible with Windows 2000/XP or later. Updates to these programs
can be downloaded from the Extron Website (
www.extron.com
).
Topics in this section include:
•
Installing and Starting the SMX Control Program
•
Using Emulation Mode
•
Using the Program
TIP:
•
The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The SMX
does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher name,
passwords, or locally created file names.
•
Unless otherwise specified, the following characters are invalid or not recom
-
mended for SMX inputs:
+ ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ?
and
space
Installing and Starting the SMX Control Program
The SMX can be operated via the Windows-based SMX Control Program. This program is
contained on the Extron Software Products DVD (included with the SMX). Install and run
this program on a Windows-based PC connected to either of the SMX serial ports or the
Ethernet port (see
b
and
d
, on
pages 7
and
8
, for connection information). It cannot be
run from the DVD.
Installation the Program
1.
Insert the DVD into the drive. The DVD self starts and the Extron Software window
opens.
NOTE:
•
The DVD starts only if you have a DVD drive on your PC.
•
If the disc does not start automatically, run LAUNCH.EXE fro the disc drive.
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