User`s manual

12 AVS-ESMonitor Operating modes
12-1 Online/Offline mode
AVS-ESMonitor has two different operating modes:
• Online mode: based on connected devices
• Offline mode: based on virtual devices
Offline mode uses virtual devices. These virtual devices can be directly generated from
your connected devices by switching to offline mode thanks to the appropriate icon, or
generated using the offline editor which will be described later in this document.
While in Online mode, each action performed on device is done immediately, such as
routing, or parameter change.
While in Offline mode, AVS-ESMonitor simulates each action performed on devices. When
all actions are done, user can save configuration into file for future use such as applying
on an existing EtherSound network.
12-2 Configuration files
AVS-ESMonitor allows user to export/import configuration files from his current network
architecture. Exporting configuration allows user to send his configuration for applying on
similar networks, offline editing, or analysis for instance.
Generated files contains all devices EtherSound information, as well as, enhanced
information such as hierarchy (when available), and software version and parameters.
12-3 Exporting a configuration to a file
To export a configuration, user has to select “Save” or “Save as…” option from File menu.
A Dialog box will prompt user for naming the file which will contains all information.
If hierarchy is unknown when exporting, a dialog box will prompt user to build manually
the network hierarchy and redo the file export.
12-4 Importing a configuration from a file
To import a configuration, user has to select “Load” option from File menu. A Dialog box
will prompt user for selecting the file which will contains all information.
In Offline mode, AVS-ESMonitor will import all devices contained within the configuration
file. Thus, allowing user to interact with the virtually created network and devices as if all
were connected.
In Online mode, AVS-ESMonitor will try to perform an automatic assignment between
information contained within the file and currently discovered devices. A window will
popup after allowing user to make modifications to current AVS-ESMonitor proposal.
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