User Guide
Table Of Contents
- DXP v1.5 - Programmer's Guide
- Introduction
- Using the Design XPress Project Wizard
- Overview
- Launching the Design XPress Project Wizard
- Using the Design XPress Project Wizard
- User Information dialog
- System Information dialog
- System Configuration dialog
- Which Screens? dialog
- Audio Zones dialog
- Audio Sources dialog
- Video Inputs dialog
- HVAC Zones dialog
- DMS Keypads dialog
- SB2 Keypads dialog
- Door Phones dialog
- Touch Panel Declarations dialog
- Choose Background Images dialog
- Choose Button Colors dialog
- Choose Button Text Colors dialog
- Choose Bargraph Color dialog
- Touch Panel Control dialogs
- House Lighting Scenes dialog
- Control Button Labels dialog
- CD Titles dialog
- DSS TV Favorites dialog
- DSS Music Favorites dialog
- Tuner Presets dialog
- Finishing a Project
- Understanding the Report File
- Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP
- Opening an Existing Design XPress Project
- Copying a Design XPress Project
- Importing a Design XPress Project
- Exporting a Design XPress Project
- Deleting a Design XPress Project
- Using NetLinx Studio
Introduction
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esign XPress Programmer’s Guide
Introduction
Design XPress ™ version 1.5 is a software package to allow AMX dealers to more quickly install a
system that can distribute audio and video in a multi-room environment, control thermostats and
lighting, provide intercom functionality, and display weather data.
Design XPress (DXP) allows control from touch panels, DMS keypads, and SB2 keypads. Refer to
Supported Subsystems and Equipment topic for a complete listing of supported equipment.
The DXP Project Wizard also allows you to specify the type of NetLinx Master Controller to be
used to control the system. DXP supports NetLinx Integrated (NI) Controllers (NI-2000/3000/
4000), and the NXI equipped with an NXC-ME260/64 Master card. The Project Wizard will only
allow you to choose a NetLinx Master that is able to accommodate the devices and functions
specified in your Project.
Once the steps outlined in the wizard are complete, the wizard will automatically generate all
NetLinx program files, touch panel files and a comprehensive report file for the system. While
these auto-generated program files can be used as-is, they can also be modified using NetLinx
Studio™, allowing you to customize the NetLinx code and touch panel files to accommodate
specific client desires and unique requirements always found in custom installations.
Minimum System Requirements for DXP v1.5:
Windows 2000® (Service Pack 4) with at least 128 MB of installed memory
Windows XP® Professional (Service Pack 1) with at least 256 MB of installed memory
Supported language versions: English, French, German and Spanish
Pentium 450 MHZ processor (700 MHZ or faster recommended)
A VGA monitor running at a minimum resolution of 800 x 600
Windows-compatible CD-ROM drive
Mouse (or equivalent pointing device)
Minimum free disk space: 2 GB
Internet Access (for Web Update functionality)
AMX University offers several courses that teach basic and advanced NetLinx
programming and system design concepts. Contact AMX University, or refer to the
Training@AMX University page at http://www.amx.com/ for details and scheduling
information.
If you are installing NetLinx Studio on a Windows XP or 2000, you must have
Administrator rights to install and run all required System files.