User guide

SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software 85
Uploading HTML files
You can create customized HTML pages for the SMX to display. The HTML Files List window
(see figure 43) provides a way to view the contents of the SMX file system and to upload
custom HTML pages to the SMX.
Figure 43. HTML Files List Window
Upload HTML pages as follows:
NOTES: • The files listed in the figure 43 are shown for example only and may not be
present on your switcher.
• The HTML Files List window is for inserting your own HTML pages. This is not
the window to replace the firmware that controls all switcher operation. To
replace the firmware (see Update firmware on page 83).
• The following characters are invalid or not recommended in file names: + ~ ,
A = ‘ [ ] { } < > ` “ “ ; : | \ ?
and space
1. Connect the PC to the SMX via the switcher RS-232/RS-422 port or Ethernet port.
2. Start the SMX Control Program and connect to the SMX (see Using the Program on
page 62 for the procedure).
3. From the Tools menu, select HTML File Manager. The HTML Files List window opens.
4. Click the Pick File(s) to Load to Server button. The Select files window opens.
5. Navigate to the folder where you saved the HTML files. Select the files.
NOTES: • To select multiple files, hold the Ctrl key while clicking the desired files.
• If you want one of the HTML files that you created to be the default
start-up page, name the file “index.html.” The SMX automatically looks
for that file name when first connecting to it using an Internet browser.
6. Click the Open button. The file uploading process may take a few minutes.
7. Click the Update button to confirm the upload.
8. Click the Close button to exit the HTML Files List window.