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Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide
Reference Guide – DOC. 6256A 2-Series Control Systems • 3
Programming Tools & Utilities
Many of the activities discussed in this document require the use of Crestron’s suite
of programming tools and utilities. They include:
• SIMPL™ Windows
®
• VisionTools
®
Pro-e
• Crestron Toolbox
• Test Manager
• Viewport (limited use)
The latest versions can be obtained from the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com
/updates).
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron
dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users
may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the
FTP site).
SIMPL Windows
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of windows in
which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and monitor a Crestron
control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar
Windows
®
environment.
VisionTools Pro-e
Crestron VisionTools Pro-e (also referred to as VT Pro-e) Windows-based software
is for drawing touchscreen pages by using two and three-dimensional graphics and
text as well as video and sounds (recorded as WAV files). A set of pages make up a
project. Each of these “projects” can be loaded in a Crestron touchpanel or used as a
set of web pages stored on a control system for remote access to control system
functions.
Crestron Toolbox
Crestron Toolbox is a replacement for Crestron Viewport. Crestron Toolbox is a
broad-based software package that accomplishes multiple system tasks, primarily
using an RS-232 or TCP/IP connection between a PC and one or more Crestron
control systems.
You can use Crestron Toolbox to:
• Observe system processes.
• Upload operating systems and firmware.
• Upload programs and touchpanel projects.
• Set or change device Network IDs.
• Change the serial number reported by a device.