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 RS232/RS422 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.