USER GUIDE
VN-COMMANDER AND VN-COMMANDER CONNECT USER GUIDE (QUANTUM EDITION) Part No. I456GB issue 8 (August 2009) Copyright © 2009 Electrosonic Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Electrosonic Ltd.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Preface Preface About This User Guide This is a User Guide for the VN-COMMANDER and VNCOMMANDER CONNECT software applications from Electrosonic.
Preface VN-COMMANDER User Guide Firmware & Software Versions The features and functionality described in this User Guide are based on VN-COMMANDER & VNCOMMANDER Connect control software v1.5f used with VN-QUANTUM firmware v6.xx and later. For the latest details on new firmware and software releases, please visit the Product Support Area of our Web site — http://www.electrosonic.com/technicalsupport-0., or contact your Electrosonic Support Representative for further details.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Contents Contents Section 1: Getting Started Introduction................................................. What is VN-COMMANDER?.......................... Hardware Requirements................................ Software Installation.................................... Hardware Configuration .............................. Connection to a VN-QUANTUM Processor ......... Configuring the Computer’s IP Address.............. Testing the Ethernet Link ...............................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Contents Changing the Properties of a Scene................. Adding or Changing Scene Commands........... Copying an Existing Scene ........................... Changing the Order of Scenes....................... Scene Navigation....................................... Deleting a Scene........................................ 73 74 77 77 78 78 Working with Windows................................. 79 Adding a Window to a Scene.........................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Contents Appendix A: IP Addressing What is an IP Address?....................................................119 Choosing IP Addresses......................................120 Appendix B: Serial Commands Introduction......................................................123 Control of External Devices ..............................124 Format of External Control Strings................................. 125 Examples of External Control Strings..........................
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Section 1: Getting Started Introduction................................. 2 • What is VN-COMMANDER?............... 2 • Hardware Requirements..................... 3 Software Installation ................... 4 Hardware Configuration.............. 6 • Connection to a VN Processor ............. 7 • Configuring the Computer’s IP Address 8 • Testing the Ethernet Link.................. 12 Running and Exiting VN-COMMANDER ..................... 14 The Main Application Window . 15 • Starting a New Presentation.......
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Introduction What is VN-COMMANDER? VN-COMMANDER and VN-COMMANDER CONNECT are Microsoft Windows-based software applications, used to control the VN-QUANTUM and VN-QUANTUM CONNECT Image Display Processors. These products form part of the VISIONETWORK (VN) range. Under VN-COMMANDER control, the VN-QUANTUM and VN-QUANTUM CONNECT Processors can display multiple image sources on a target display. External analog video sources ( e.g.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Scene Control Section 1: Getting Started Each source is displayed in a fully resizable ‘window’, allowing multiple sources to be placed in any position on the display. VN-COMMANDER uses ‘scenes’ to record different source layouts on the display. Scenes can then be recalled in any order using a customizable user interface or in a pre-defined order at specific time intervals using the built-in AutoPlay function.
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Image Processing Hardware VN-COMMANDER is designed to be used in conjunction with a VN-QUANTUM Image Display Processor. The VN-QUANTUM hardware comprises a card frame into which various input/output cards are installed. For further details on the VN-QUANTUM, including connector pin-outs and processing capability, please refer to the VN-QUANTUM User Guide (part no. I455GB).
VN-COMMANDER User Guide ~ Section 1: Getting Started Click on the Windows Start button, and select Run from the pop-up menu. The Run dialog box will appear. ~ In the Open box, type in the following command: d :\setup.exe where ‘d’ is the letter identifying your CD-ROM drive. ~ Click on the OK button (or press the Enter key) to run the disc browser.
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Hardware Configuration Connection to a VN-QUANTUM Processor The VN-COMMANDER computer communicates with a VN-QUANTUM via an Ethernet link. This can either be ‘direct’ or ‘indirect’ as shown in Fig.1. Connection to a single processor can use either method, but multiple processors must use the indirect method (i.e. via a hub). Direct Connection This method uses a single cable is connected between the computer’s Network port and the VN-QUANTUM (see Fig.1a).
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 1: Getting Started a) Direct’ Connection This must be a ‘Crossover’ (or ‘Null Modem’) type cable CONTROL Port VN-COMMANDER 100BASE-T VN-QUANTUM PROCESSOR Ethernet RS-232 Optional RS-232 link to control source switchers c) Indirect’ Connection other VN-QUANTUM Processors or network sources/devices CONTROL Port 100BASE-T VN-COMMANDER HUB Ethernet RS-232 VN-QUANTUM PROCESSOR These must be standard ‘Straight Through’ type cables (i.e.
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Configuring the Computer’s IP Address The computer’s Network port must be configured to use t h e s a m e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s p r o t o c o l a s t h e VNQUANTUM (called TCP/IP). It must also be allocated an IP Address that is compatible with the VN Processor. For advice on choosing IP Addresses, see Appendix A.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Setting the IP Address (Windows XP) Section 1: Getting Started ~ Click the windows Start button and right-click on the My Network Places icon. ~ From the popup menu that appears choose Properties. The Network Connections window will appear. ~ Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon. ~ From the popup menu that appears choose Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will appear.
Section 1: Getting Started Setting the IP Address (Windows 2000) VN-COMMANDER User Guide ~ Right-click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. ~ From the popup menu that appears choose Properties. The Network & Dial-up Connections window will appear. ~ Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon. ~ From the popup menu that appears choose Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will appear.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Setting the IP Address (Windows NT) Section 1: Getting Started ~ Right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon on the Windows desktop. ~ From the popup menu that appears choose Properties. The Network dialog box will appear. ~ Select the Protocols tab then, in the Network Protocols list, double-click the TCP/IP Protocol. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box will appear.
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Testing the Ethernet Link Using the ‘Ping’ Utility To test the operation of the Ethernet link between the computer and a VN-QUANTUM Processor, you can use the ‘Ping’ utility supplied with Windows NT/2000/XP. ~ Click on the Windows Start button, and select Run from the pop-up menu. The Run dialog box will appear. ~ In the Open box type in the following command: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx –t where xxx.xxx.xxx.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide ‘Ping’ Utility Response Messages Section 1: Getting Started When you run the Ping utility, it will display a series of response messages, which you can use to determine the state of the communications link. For example, if you have ‘pinged’ a VN Processor with the address 208.132.180.48, you should get a message similar to the following: Reply from 208.132.180.
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Running and Exiting VN.COMMANDER Running VN.COMMANDER You can run the VN-COMMANDER application using any of the following methods: ~ From the Windows desktop, double click the VN-COMMANDER icon, ~ Click the Windows Start button, then choose Programs | Electrosonic | VN-COMMANDER, or ~ Double-click a presentation file (i.e. with a .ctp extension) in Windows Explorer.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 1: Getting Started The Main Application Window The VN-COMMANDER application window comprises the following elements (see the example in Fig.2): • Title Bar Menu Bar Toolbars Task Bar Workspace Status Bar • • • • • Title bar Menu bar Title Bar Task Bar Task Bar Menu Bar Status Bar Tool bar Toolbars Status Bar Workspace Workspace Fig.2: Elements of the VN-COMMANDER main application window.
Section 1: Getting Started Title Bar VN-COMMANDER User Guide Shows the name of the currently loaded presentation. Menu Bar Provides a selection of drop-down menus, giving access to various functions in VN-COMMANDER. Most of the menu functions can also be performed by buttons on the toolbars. The menus available change according to which task is currently selected on the task bar. Task Bar Each major task within VN-COMMANDER is represented by an icon in the task bar.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 1: Getting Started Starting a New Presentation When you run VN-COMMANDER for the first time after installation, a new ‘untitled’ presentation will be created with no system configuration settings. Thereafter, there are two methods of starting a new ‘untitled’ presentation depending on whether you want to: • retain the existing system configuration (e.g.
Section 1: Getting Started VN-COMMANDER User Guide Loading an Existing Presentation ~ Click the button on the main toolbar. You can also choose File | Open from the menu bar or press Ctrl + O on the keyboard. The standard Windows Open dialog box will appear. ~ Locate the file to be loaded and click the OK button. Saving a Presentation Saving the Current Presentation ~ Click the button on the main toolbar. You can also choose File | Save from the menu bar or press Ctrl + S on the keyboard.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 1: Getting Started Using the Auto-Backup Function VN-COMMANDER can automatically backup your presentation at specific intervals. In the event that any changes are lost before saving (e.g. due to a power outage), you may be able to limit the amount of work you have lost by restoring the last auto-backup file. Setting the Backup Timer ~ From the menu bar, choose Backup | Setup Backup Timer.
Section 1: Getting Started Restoring an Auto-Backup File VN-COMMANDER User Guide ~ From the menu bar, choose Backup | Restore. ~ If you have made changes to the current file you will be prompted to save the file first. Either: Click on Yes to save the current file (in which case the Save As dialog box will appear). Click on No to exit the current file without saving. Click on Save to save the current file. The standard Windows Open dialog box will then appear.
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Section 2: System Configuration Introduction............................... 23 Choosing a Display Processor . 24 Choosing a Display Layout.. . .. 26 • Target Display Clock........................ 34 Communications Setup ............ 36 Set Up Sources ......................... 42 • The Set Up Sources Task................. 43 • Source Parameters .........................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Introduction There are four procedures or ‘tasks’ associated with configuring VN-COMMANDER to work correctly with a VN-QUANTUM Processor: • Choosing a Display Processor Used to establish communications with a VN-QUANTUM. See page 24 for further details. • Choose a Display Layout Used to select the format of the target display and assign screens to a VN-QUANTUM Processor. See page 26 for further details.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Choosing a Display Processor VN-COMMANDER communicates with the VN-QUANTUM via a direct or indirect Ethernet connection (as described on page 6). Before VN-COMMANDER can take control of a VN-QUANTUM Processor, it must be detected and ‘connected’ using the Choose Display Processors task. ~ Click on the Choose Display Processors icon in the task bar: The Choose Display Processors workspace will appear.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration To connect to a VN-QUANTUM Processor... ~ Select (i.e. check) the Connect checkbox for the appropriate processor: If you are using more than one processor, you need to ‘connect’ to each processor in this way. NOTE: If the checkbox does not stay selected, this indicates that VN- COMMANDER is unable to establish or maintain a connection (e.g. due to a faulty cable). To disconnect from a VN-QUANTUM Processor... ~ Deselect (i.e.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Choosing a Display Layout Your target display may be a single screen, or several screens butted togther to form a larger display area. Therefore, you need to define the layout within VN-COMMANDER. The chosen layout will also appear as the virtual display in the Scene Design task (see page 70). This will allow you to place sources exactly where you want them on the real display. The display layout is chosen and configured using the Choose Layout task.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Choosing & Configuring a Layout Section 2: System Configuration ~ From the layout diagrams displayed, click on the layout that matches the arrangement of your target display screens. The currently selected layout is highlighted with a blue background and red outline. If the default layouts don’t match your particular display configuration, see Designing a New Layout on page 28 or Modifying an Existing Layout on page 30.
Section 2: System Configuration Card Slot Number VN-COMMANDER User Guide Channel Number Fig.3: Example display layouts and channel configurations. ~ Click on Available Outputs to see a list of currently unassigned output cards (by slot number) and choose one to assign to this screen. IMPORTANT NOTE: There are two output channels on each Output Card and choosing from the Available Outputs list assigns the primary output (channel 1) to the screen.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Designing a If the target display layout that you require is not one of New Layout the default options available, you can create your own rectangular layouts as follows: ~ From the menu bar, choose Layouts | New. The New Wall Layout dialog will appear. ~ Enter a name or brief description for the layout in the Name box.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide ~ If the display devices are overscanned, you can set the amount of compensation required by using the Overscan controls. ~ If you are using projectors with soft edge blending, you can set the amount of overlap required by using the Screen Overlap controls. ~ When you have completed setting-up the new layout, click on the OK button to save it. ~ The new layout can now be selected using the Choose Layout task (see page 26).
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Modifying an Existing Layout Section 2: System Configuration ~ Right-click on a screen in the chosen layout, then choose Edit Wall Layout from the pop-up menu. The Wall Layout Properties dialog box will appear: ~ Edit the various settings as required then click on the OK button. Refer to Designing a New Layout on page 29 for further details on these settings.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Importing a Layout You can import display layouts from another VN-COMMANDER file (with a ‘.ctp’ file extension). ~ From the menu bar, choose Layout | Import. The Import Wall Layout dialog will appear. ~ Locate the file that contains the desired layout and click the OK button. NOTE: This action will import all layouts from the selected file that don’t already exist in the existing file. Any unwanted layouts can be deleted as described below.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Arranging Layouts Section 2: System Configuration You can change the way that layouts are presented in the Choose Layout workspace. This can be helpful if you have a large number of layouts and want to be able to see them more easily. ~ From the menu bar, choose View | Arrange Layouts. The Arrange Layouts dialog will appear. ~ Select the relative Panel Size for the display layout and how many Columns of icons you want displayed across the workspace. ~ Click the OK button.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Target Display Clock The VN-QUANTUM Processor has the ability to show the current time and date on one or more screens of the target display. NOTE: This feature is provided for legacy support ONLY. The target display clock should not be used for new systems. Please see the section on the ‘Timer source’ for details of the recommended alternative. (Page 62). The time and date text will always display in front of any sources applied to the screen.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration ~ Select the Show Clock checkbox to display the clock or deselect it to hide the clock. ~ Change the Time and/or Date formats as required. ~ Change the Style settings as required. Note that when Transparent is selected, the text is displayed without a background. ~ Choose the position of the clock on the screen by clicking one of the buttons in the Location area. ~ Click Apply or OK to save the clock settings.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Communications Setup You will need to ensure that the computer’s serial ports are correctly configured if: • you are using VN-COMMANDER to control external devices such as source switchers, and/or • you wish to remotely control VN-COMMANDER using serial data strings.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration The left-hand side of the Communications Setup workspace contains a ‘Devices tree’, similar to Windows Explorer. This has three main ‘folders’: • Ethernet Devices, which lists any Ethernet device drivers currently loaded. • Serial Devices, which lists any serial device drivers currently loaded. Alternatively, if no device drivers are found, any available serial (COM) ports detected by VN-COMMANDER will be listed.
Section 2: System Configuration XML Device Drivers VN-COMMANDER User Guide Device drivers are defined by an XML file, located in the following folder on the computer’s hard disk: “C:\Program Files\Electrosonic\VNCommander\XML\Device Drivers” For further advice on creating an XML device driver file, please contact Electrosonic Product Support. To enable XML Device Drivers... ~ Open the Settings folder and click the XML Driver Path item.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration To manually setup a Serial (COM) Port... Any unused serial ports (i.e. not used by a device driver) will be listed in the Serial Devices folder. These can be configured manually as follows: ~ Click on the appropriate port number (e.g. COM1, COM2, etc.) in the Serial Devices folder. The Port Settings and Serial Commands areas will appear in the workspace.
Section 2: System Configuration ~ VN-COMMANDER User Guide In the Serial Commands area, select whether the port is to be used for incoming (INPUT) or outgoing (OUTPUT) data, by selecting the appropriate checkbox: NOTE: Only one port can be used for input and only one for output. The Current Ports area shows which ports are currently in use. You can, if required, use the same port for both input and output.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Testing an Ethernet Device Section 2: System Configuration ~ Click on an installed Ethernet device to display a workspace like the following example: ~ Click the Connect button to establish a connection with the device. Status box will show ‘Connected’ if successful. ~ Click on a command in the Command list and click Send to transmit that command to the device. If a command requires a specific argument (e.g.
Section 2: System Configuration Testing a Serial Device VN-COMMANDER User Guide ~ Click on an installed Serial device to display a workspace like the following example: ~ Check that the Status box shows ‘Connected’. If not click the Connect button to establish a connection with the device. ~ Click on a command in the Command list and click Send to transmit that command to the device. If a command requires a specific argument (e.g.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Set Up Sources Each source that you need to use in your presentation must have a corresponding ‘source definition’ within VN-COMMANDER. What is a Source A source definition contains full details of the source, Definition? such as its signal format (e.g. NTSC, PAL, RGB, DVI etc.) and which input channel on the VN-QUANTUM Processor the source is connected to. If you are using an external source switcher (e.g.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide The Set Up Sources Task ~ Click on the Set Up Sources button on the task bar: The Set Up Sources workspace will appear as shown below. Source explorer Source properties area Fig.4: The Set Up Source Workspace. When you open the source explorer after creating a completely new presentation (or for the first time after installation) there will be no source definitions listed. To start adding and configuring source definitions, see page 46 onwards.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Explorer The source explorer, located on the left-hand side of the Set Up Source workspace, shows a list of Source Types supported by the VN Processor. Source Definitions are listed under the relevant Source Type.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide To create VN-QUANTUM Source Types... ~ Right-click on the Display Processors item. ~ A number of options are presented. - - - Create Quantum Sources: This option will simply add a list of the supported source types to the source tree. You will then need to create source definitions as described in the next few pages. Detect sources: Selecting this option is the easiest method to create source types.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration To create a Source Definition... ~ Right-click on the appropriate source type heading in the source explorer (e.g. RGB, Glimpse, Video, etc.) ~ Select Create New Source from the popup menu. An empty source definition will appear in the workspace. For example, a new Video definition will look like this: ~ Enter a name for the source in the Source Name field. ~ If a serial string is required for this source (e.g.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide If VN-COMMANDER is connected to a VN-QUANTUM Processor you can click the Detect Sources button to display a list of the Video, RGB, DVI etc sources that are currently connected. The following example shows what you might see if you use Detect Sources within a Video source definition: Simply click on a source from the list and click OK to create a source definition for the chosen source.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration To delete a single Source Definition... ~ Right-click on the appropriate source definition in the source explorer. ~ Select Delete Source from the popup menu. To delete ALL Source Definitions... ~ Right-click on the Display Processors item. ~ Choose Remove All Devices from the popup menu.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Source Parameters The following pages show the source parameters for each VN-QUANTUM source type, along with a description of functionality and available options.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Parameters - DVI Use the DVI source type to view a source connected to an ES3314 DVI Input Card.
Section 2: System Configuration Id Location Format VN-COMMANDER User Guide The source input number on VN-QUANTUM identified by the card slot number and card input number, e.g. 5.2 is the source connected to input 2 of the card in slot 5. This value can be entered manually or detected by using the Detect Sources button (see Helpful Hint on page 48). The IP address of the VN-QUANTUM card frame where the source is connected.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Parameters - GLIMPSE Use the Glimpse source type to display a source derived from a VNGLIMPSE Server or VN-GLIMPSE RGB Adapter.
Section 2: System Configuration Server VN-COMMANDER User Guide Specifies the network Name* or IP Address of the VN-GLIMPSE source. *For VN-GLIMPSE Server, this is the name of the host/source computer. For VN-GLIMPSE RGB Adapter, this is the name of the RGB Adapter itself. To use names the network must support DNS (Dynamic Name Services). For example, to select a VN-GLIMPSE Server source on a PC called GlimpsePC with an IP address of 172.28.229.101, enter either: GlimpsePC or 172.28.229.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Parameters - GLIMPSE Use the HTML source type to display a browsercompatible file format.
Section 2: System Configuration URL Graphics Overlay VN-COMMANDER User Guide The URL of a web resource or path and filename to a local/network-based HTML file. For example, www.electrosonic.com NOT IMPLEMENTED. Default = False. VN-COMMANDER CONNECT does not support the use of Glimpse sources.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Parameters - Picture Use the Picture source type to display an image file (in JPG, GIF, PNG or BMP format). The file can be located on the VN-QUANTUM flash drive (in the d:/pictures folder) or elsewhere on the network.
Section 2: System Configuration Filename VN-COMMANDER User Guide The filename of the required image, including its path. For example, to select a file on the VNQUANTUM Processor, use the format: d:/pictures/companylogo.jpg Alternatively, to select a file on a network computer/server, use the format: \ \ imageserver\ companylogo.jpg Location The IP address of the VN-QUANTUM card frame where the source is connected.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Parameters – RGB Use the RGB source type to view an RGB graphics or HD video source connected to an ES3312 RGB Input Card.
Section 2: System Configuration Control Item Source Name Switch setting Source Format VN-COMMANDER User Guide Action Enter the name for the source. Source ID The slot and channel number of the RGB card in the Quantum frame is listed. Source Location The IP address of the Quantum frame is listed Format Only accessible when in ‘manual’ mode. Lists the standard modes that are available.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Source Parameters – Video Use the Video source type to view a video source connected to an ES3311 Video Input Card.
Section 2: System Configuration VN-COMMANDER User Guide Id The source input number on VN-QUANTUM identified by the card slot number and card input number, e.g. 5.3 is the source connected to input 3 of the card in slot 5. This value can be entered manually or detected by using the Detect Sources button (see Helpful Hint on page 48). Location The IP address of the VN-QUANTUM card frame where the source is connected.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 2: System Configuration Timer Use the Timer source type to create an on-screen clock or count-down/up timer. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not mix Timer/Clock source windows with the Target Display Clock function (see page 34) as unpredictable results may occur.
Section 2: System Configuration Id GraphicsOverlay Size ForeColour BackColour Font TimeFormatString 64 VN-COMMANDER User Guide A user-defined alphanumeric label (e.g. the source name) that is unique to the show. Set to True to make the specified BackColour in the image become transparent. Set to False to disable transparency (BackColour will be opaque). Choose the text size of the clock/timer display from: Small Medium (default) Large Extra Large Sets the foreground (i.e.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide TimeFormat ShowSeconds ShowDate DateFormat ShowWeekDay TimerStartTime Section 2: System Configuration Select either 12 hour time format or 24 hour. Default is 24. When set to True the time display will include hours, minutes and seconds. When set to False the time display will show hours and minutes only. When set to True the date is displayed along with the time. When set to False only the time is displayed.
Section 2: System Configuration Trimming VN-COMMANDER User Guide Sets how the date/time text string is treated when the window is smaller that the text. None: no trimming - the text is truncated. Character (default): the string is broken at the boundary of the last character that is inside the layout rectangle. Word: the string is broken at the boundary of the last word that is inside the window.
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VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Introduction Windows & Scenes To view a source on the target display you need to place a ‘window’ (containing the appropriate source) on the display. The size, position and contents of one or more windows can be stored as a ‘scene’. You can create any number of scenes, each having a different arrangement of windows and/or sources. NOTE: The maximum number of windows allowed within a scene is dependant the VN-QUANTUM hardware.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation Virtual Display Properties Toolbar Window Palette VN-COMMANDER User Guide Window Properties Toolbar Scene Control Toolbar Scene Properties Toolbar Virtual Display Area Scene List Fig.6: Main features and toolbars of the Scene Designer.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Working with Scenes Creating a New Scene The ‘new’ scene is added to the end of the Scene List. The new scene will have the same window palette (see page 78) as the ‘currently selected’ scene. No other attributes are copied from the current scene. ~ Click the button on the Scene Properties toolbar. The Scene Properties dialog will appear: Use these three’ tabs to enter control commands that will be sent as part of the scene selection.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide ~ Modify the default Scene Title and any other settings as required. ~ Click the OK button. In the Scene Controller, a new recall button will also be added for the ‘new’ scene (see page 100). ~ To add a window to the scene, see page 81. By checking the Don’t display windows box in the Scene Properties dialog, only the serial strings (if any) associated with the string will be actioned. Any source or layout changes in the scene will be ignored.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Changing the Properties of a Scene ~ For the currently selected scene, click on the button on the Scene Properties toolbar, or for any scene right-click on the scene title in the Scene List. The Scene Properties dialog will appear: ~ Modify the details as required, then click on the OK button.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Adding or Changing Scene Commands ~ For the currently selected scene, click on the button on the Scene Properties toolbar, or for any scene right-click on the scene title in the Scene List. The Scene Properties dialog will appear.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation To add a scene command... ~ Open the Scene Properties dialog (if not already) and select the appropriate Scene Commands tab. ~ Click the Add button to display the Add Command dialog: ~ Using the Device listbox select the device you want to add a command for. ~ Click on the required Command Name from the list.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide To change the order of scene commands... ~ Open the Scene Properties dialog (if not already) and select the appropriate Scene Commands tab. ~ In the command list click on the Device name to be moved. ~ Click the Move Up or Move Down buttons to move the command to the required position in the list. To remove a scene command... ~ Open the Scene Properties dialog (if not already) and select the appropriate Scene Commands tab.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Copying an Existing Scene You can create an exact copy of any scene that already exists in your presentation. This is useful, for example, when creating a number of scenes which only have slight variations from each other. The ‘copied’ scene is inserted immediately after the ‘original’ scene. The copied scene will have the same window palette, window layout, control commands and auto-play settings as the original scene.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Scene Navigation You can use the Scene Control toolbar, Scene List and keyboard to navigate to the scene you want to view or edit. To go to... Click on the.. a Specific Scene scene title in the Scene List. the Next Scene the button, or press the down arrow key. the Previous Scene the button, or press the up arrow key. the First Scene the button, or press the Home key. the Last Scene the button, or press the End key.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Working with Windows Virtual Display Area Within the Scene Designer the real target display is represented by the virtual display area, and each window that can be placed on the real display is represented by a virtual window.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide The appearance of the window in the palette changes depending on whether it is docked (not used in the scene) or undocked (is used in the scene): Example of a Docked Window... Example of an Undocked Window (note the smaller image and gray border)... To add more Windows to the Palette... Remember that windows cannot be deleted from the windows palette.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Adding a Window to a Scene ~ Click on an available window in the window palette. It will be highlighted with a red outline. ~ Then, either: • Click on the button on the Window Properties toolbar, or • Drag the window into the virtual display area, or • Press the Delete key on the keyboard. ~ To choose a source to go in the window, see page 82.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Choosing the Window Source ~ Open the Set Window Properties dialog by either: • Right-clicking on the window in the palette or virtual display and choosing Window Properties from the pop-up menu, or • Choosing the Windows | Window Properties from the menu bar, or • Pressing the key on the computer keyboard, with the appropriate window already selected.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Choosing the Window Style VN-COMMANDER CONNECT does not support the use of Window styles Each window can be given a text label (to identify the source on the target display) and, if required, a colored border. Two types of text label can be applied to a window: • Overlay Text, where the text is placed over the source, and • Title Text where the text is placed above or below the source on a colored background.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Window with Source Only ...with Overlay Text You can change the Overlay Text Font, Size and Color. Text can be aligned verticaly (top, middle or bottom) and horizontally (left, middle or right). CAMERA 1 ...with Border You can change the Border Width and Color. ...with Title Text CAMERA 1 You can change the Title Text Font, Size and Color. Background color is defined by the border color (in this case with a ‘zero’width) .
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation To change the Window Style... ~ Open the Set Window Properties dialog by either: • Right-clicking on the window in the palette or virtual display and choosing Window Properties from the pop-up menu, or • Choosing the Windows | Window Properties from the menu bar, or • Pressing the key on the computer keyboard, with the appropriate window already selected.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide To change the Window Text... ~ Open the Set Window Properties dialog by either: • Right-clicking on the window in the palette or virtual display and choosing Window Properties from the pop-up menu, or • Choosing the Windows | Window Properties from the menu bar, or • Pressing the key on the computer keyboard, with the appropriate window already selected.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Changing a Source Viewport What is a Viewport? By default, a window that contains a source will display the entire source frame. In other words, the source is automatically ‘scaled’ to fit within the window. However, if required, you can choose to zoom into any part of the source frame, for example to exclude unwanted or irrelevant material from the source. The portion of the image that you zoom into is called a viewport (see Fig.8a).
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide a) An example of a standard viewport that preserves the aspect ratio of the original source: ORIGINAL SOURCE VIEWPORTED SOURCE c) An example of using a ‘stretched’ viewport. Note that if the window has the same aspect ratio as the original source, the viewported image is compressed to fit the window. To retain the aspect ratio of the viewport, the window needs to be the same shape as the viewport: Fig.8: Example of source viewporting.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide To change the Section 3: Creating a Presentation ~ Right-click on the window in the virtual display area and Viewport choose Zoom Properties from the pop-up menu. The Source Properties dialog box will appear. ~ Set the Variable aspect ratio box as required: • when unchecked, the vertical and horizontal size are locked together (i.e.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Moving and Resizing a Window Using the ~ Click on the appropriate window either in the Virtual Display Area window palette or in the virtual display area. In the virtual display area the window will be highlighted as shown below: ~ To resize the window, position the mouse pointer over one of the resizing handles, then drag the window border to the desired position.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Using the Window Size If you need to position or resize a window with pixel & Position Dialog accuracy you can use the Window Size & Position dialog box. ~ Right click on the window in the virtual display area.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide The Width and Height values in the Source window size area show the size of the source element, allowing for the width of any border or title text. See example below: W = 800 pixels Width = 780 pixels CAMERA 1 Overall Window Size (x ) = 800 x 600 W H (including border and title text) Source Element ( x Width Height ) = 780 x 520 Fig.9: Example of window sizing.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Changing the Layer of a Window What is a Layer? The layer of a window determines whether it appears ‘in front of’ or ‘behind’ other windows. Only one window can exist on a given layer. A layer can also be known as a Z Order. Layers are identified by a number; the higher the number, the further forward the window is. For example, a window on layer 3 would appear in front of a window on layer 2, but behind a window on layer 4.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation To change the Layer VN-COMMANDER User Guide Click on the appropriate window either in the window palette or in the virtual display area. Using the Window Properties toolbar, click on one of the buttons to change the layer as follows: Click on... to move the window... Back by one layer Forward by one layer To the back (i.e.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 3: Creating a Presentation Changing the Virtual Display Properties Various properties of the virtual display area can be altered according to personal taste or to assist in the creation of scenes. Most of these properties can be changed using the Virtual Display Properties toolbar (see Fig.6 on page 70). Layout Grid The layout grid is used to assist in the accurate placing of windows on the target display.
Section 3: Creating a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Zoom Factor You can zoom in on the virtual display area to assist with the accurate placing windows, or you can zoom out to see more of the target display. ~ To zoom in on the display, click the button, or choose Zoom In from the View menu, or press the ‘+’ key on the keyboard. ~ To zoom out on the display, click the button, or choose Zoom Out from the View menu, or press the ‘–’ key on the keyboard.
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Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Introduction............................... 99 Using the Scene Controller.. . .. 100 • Overview of the Scene Controller..............101 • Full Screen Mode...........................................102 • Creating a Default Layout............................104 • Customizing the Layout...............................105 • Using the Bitmap Manager.........................111 Using The AutoPlay Facility .........114 • Changing the Order of Scenes..................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Introduction There are two methods of viewing the scenes in a presentation: • Using the Scene Control Task (see page 101), • Using the AutoPlay Facility (see page 114).
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Using the Scene Controller The Scene Controller allows you to recall specific scenes in your presentation by ‘clicking a scene select button’ on the computer screen. The layout and design of the buttons can be customized to suit the end user. ~ To access the Scene Controller, click on the Scene Control icon in the task bar: The Scene Controller and Button Properties toolbar will appear.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Overview of the Scene Controller There are two modes for the Scene Controller workspace: • Run View • Design View Run View In this mode, the scene select buttons are active; to recall a scene simply click on the appropriate button. Here is an example of the Scene Controller workspace in Run View: Design View In this mode, you can customize the layout and design of the scene select buttons.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Full Screen Mode The Scene Controller can also be operated in full screen mode, in which only the workspace area (containing the scene select buttons) is visible. When full screen mode is active, the scene controller is automatically switched to run view and access to all setup tasks is disabled. This mode is useful when VNCOMMANDER is to be controlled via a touch screen.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation ~ Enter the command line as shown below: Either type in the path to the program or locate it using the Browse button. In a typical installation, the command line will be as follows: "C:\Program Files\Electrosonic\VNCommandeñVNCommander.exe" Add the characters -u to the end of the command line, leaving a space at the end of the program path. I456GB issue 8 ~ ~ Click on the Next button.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Creating a Default Layout You can have VN-COMMANDER create a ‘default layout’, comprising a button for each scene in your presentation. Generally, you will use this function to create a new layout, and then customize the layout as required. Any customized settings that you have already created will be lost by using this function. ~ Ensure that the Scene Controller workspace is in Design View (i.e. with the layout grid visible).
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Customizing the Layout Changing the You can set the background of the Scene Control window Background Properties to be a solid color or a bitmap image. ~ Ensure that the Scene Controller workspace is in Design View (i.e. with the layout grid visible). ~ Right-click anywhere on the workspace background (i.e. not on a scene select button).
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide To apply a solid color... ~ Click on the Color button. The standard Windows Color dialog will appear. ~ Select a pre-defined color from the Basic Colors palette or define a custom color, then click the OK button. ~ Click OK button on the Background Properties dialog to apply the chosen color. To apply a bitmap image... ~ Click on the Bitmap Manager button. The Bitmap Manager dialog will appear.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Moving & Resizing a Button Section 4: Viewing a Presentation ~Ensure that the Scene Controller workspace is in Design View (i.e. with the layout grid visible). ~ Click-left on the scene select button. It will be highlighted with a dotted outline and resizing handles: ~ To resize the button, position the mouse pointer over one of the resizing handles, then drag the button border to the desired position.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Changing the Properties of a Button VN-COMMANDER User Guide You can set the button background to be a solid color or bitmap image, change the text displayed on the button and change the font style, size and color. ~ Ensure that the Scene Controller workspace is in Design View (i.e. with the layout grid visible). ~ Right-click the scene select button that you want to change.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation To apply a solid color to the button... ~ Click on the Color button. The standard Windows Color dialog will appear. ~ Select a pre-defined color from the Basic Colors palette or define a custom color, then click the OK button. ~ Click OK button on the Change Button Properties dialog to apply the chosen color. To apply an image to the button... ~ Click on the Bitmap Manager button. The Bitmap Manager dialog will appear.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Changing the Properties of Multiple Buttons VN-COMMANDER User Guide You can change the properties (e.g. color, font size, etc.) of more than one button at the same time. However, please note that you cannot move or resize several buttons at once. ~ Ensure that the Scene Controller workspace is in Design View (i.e. with the layout grid visible).
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Using the Bitmap Manager Clicking the Bitmap Manager button in either the Background Properties or Button Properties dialog will open the Bitmap Manager dialog: Bitmap File Location Any bitmaps that are applied to the buttons or background of the Scene Controller are not saved with the presentation file. Instead, they are copied to a separate folder on the hard drive from where VN-COMMANDER will access them.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide To change the bitmap folder... ~ Click on the Set button. The Browse Folder dialog will appear. ~ Choose the appropriate folder then click OK. To select an existing bitmap... ~ Click on the appropriate filename in the Available Bitmaps list, then click OK. To add a new bitmap... ~ Click the Add Bitmap button. The standard Windows File Open dialog will appear. ~ ~ Locate the required file and click the OK button.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation To remove a bitmap... ~ Click on the appropriate filename in the Available Bitmaps list, then click Remove Bitmap. The file will be deleted from the list and the Bitmaps Folder. If the bitmap was still used by any buttons, these buttons will now display a diagonal red cross on a blue background. To restore a deleted bitmap...
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Using The Auto Play Facility By using the AutoPlay facility, VN-COMMANDER will display each scene for a specified period and then automatically switch to the next scene. The period of time that a scene is displayed can be different for each scene. Once started, the presentation will play continuously until it is stopped. When the last scene is reached, AutoPlay will continue with the first scene, and so on.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Section 4: Viewing a Presentation Changing the Display Time for a Scene You can choose whether or not a scene is included in an AutoPlay presentation and how long it is displayed for by using the Scene Properties dialog. ~ For the current scene, click on the button on the Scene toolbar, or for any scene right-click on the scene title in the Scene List. Set the amount of time that the scene is displayed by adjusting this value. For example: 1000= 1 second 1500 = 1.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Starting and Stopping the Presentation To start the Presentation... ~ Click on the button on the Scene Control toolbar. The following message box will appear while AutoPlay is active: The presentation will play continuously until it is stopped. When the last scene is reached, AutoPlay will return to the first scene. To stop the Presentation... ~ Click on the button on the Scene Properties toolbar.
Section 4: Viewing a Presentation VN-COMMANDER User Guide Changing the Playback Speed When using AutoPlay, the time that each scene is displayed is controlled by the AutoPlay Delay setting in the Scene Properties dialog box (see page 115). However, it is possible to speed up or slow down the rate of display across the whole presentation. ~ To change the playback speed, you need to use the following buttons on the Scene Properties toolbar: To...
Appendix A: IP Addressing • What is an IP Address?..........................119 • Choosing IP Addresses ..................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix A: IP Addressing What is an IP Address? A full explanation of IP addressing is beyond the scope of this user guide. However the following details will provide you with enough information to get started. An IP Address is a 32-bit binary number that is used to identify each device on an Ethernet network. This number is usually represented by four decimal numbers (each in the range 0 to 255) separated by dots, e.g. 198.123.34.240. This is called ‘dotted decimal notation’.
Appendix A: IP Addressing VN-COMMANDER User Guide Choosing IP Addresses If yo ur VN- C OM M A N DE R co m pu ter an d V N Processor(s) are directly connected or connected via their own independent network, follow the guidelines below for choosing your IP Address(es). However, if you intend connecting your computer and VN Processor(s) to an existing network, you will need to advise the network administrator and ask them to allocate suitable addresses to you.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix A: IP Addressing The following is an example of an invalid Class C addressing scheme: Device IP Address 208.132.180.41 VN-COMMANDER Computer VN Processor 1 192.157.180.42 VN Processor 2 209.100.123.43 NOTE: These are invalid because the network identifier for each address is not the same, even though each IP Address is unique. You can perform a simple test from your computer to check that a device at a particular address is responding correctly.
Appendix B: Serial Commands Introduction............................. 123 Control of External Devices . . 124 • Format of External Control Strings ….125 • Examples of External Control Strings..126 Remote Control of a Presentation ..................... 127 • R-type Message Format................. 128 • Examples of R-type Messages ........ 133 • ASCII Character Chart....................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix B: Serial Commands Introduction This appendix describes the format of the serial data strings that can be transmitted or received by VN-COMMANDER to provide: • Control of external RS-232 controllable devices, such as video/audio switchers, • Remote RS-232 control of a presentation.
Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER User Guide Control of External Devices Enabling Serial Control To enable external devices to be controlled they will need to be connected to the ‘Data TX’ output of one of the computer’s serial (RS-232) ports. These ports are usually identified as COMx, where x is a number from 1 to 4 (e.g. COM2). You must ensure that the appropriate serial port is configured correctly, by following the instructions on pages 36 and 40.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix B: Serial Commands Format of External Control Strings The exact content of the serial data string will depend on the device you are controlling; refer to the device’s user guide for further advice. A serial data string can comprise ASCII text, hexadecimal data, and control characters. Pauses may also be inserted as necessary to fine tune the timing of the messages. Refer to the chart below: To Transmit... Text character I456GB issue 8 Type in... ...
Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER User Guide Examples of External Control Strings Example 1 AUXB12^M This will transmit AUXB12 out of the serial port, and will terminate with a ^M (carriage return). Example 2 ^@C0^@00^@02^@00^@15^,^,^,2!^C This will transmit the hex characters C0 00 02 00 15, pause for 300 milliseconds, and then send the ASCII characters 2! followed by a control-C (break). NOTES: • Most devices expect some kind of ‘termination character’ at the end of a control string.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix B: Serial Commands Remote Control of a Presentation Enabling Serial Control Remote control of a presentation is achieved by sending ES4000 R-type messages to the ‘Data RX’ input on one of the computer’s serial (RS-232) ports. These ports are usually identified as COMx, where x is a number from 1 to 4 (e.g. COM2). You must ensure that the appropriate serial port is configured correctly, by following the instructions on pages 36 and 40.
Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER User Guide R-type Message Format The standard R-type message structure is shown below in both ASCII and hexadecimal formats: ASCII text: Hexadecimal: ^A R header ^B command ^W ^C 01 52 header 02 command 1703 The contents of the portions denoted by ‘header’ and ‘command’ vary according to the required function and can be determined from the following tables.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Command Generic R-type Command Name Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER Function Header ASCII Hex 0= 30 3D Run Current Show Starts AutoPlay, commencing with the first scene in the scene list. not used 0> 30 3E Continue Current Show Starts (or continues) AutoPlay from the currently selected scene. not used 0? 30 3F Pause Current Show Stops AutoPlay. not used 0n 30 6E Next Scene Selects the next scene in the scene list.
Appendix B: Serial Commands Command ASCII Hex VN-COMMANDER User Guide Generic R-type Command Name VN-COMMANDER Function Header 37 33 37 Set Window Style ID Applies a pre-defined style to a window. (see note 4) Defines the window and style ID in the following format: WWWWStyleID (see note 5) 38 33 38 Set Window Border Text Displays the specified text on a window border.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Command ASCII Hex Generic R-type Command Name Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER Function Header 53 Set window style Change window style in a specified scene. Comma separated string with the following parameters: 1 – Scene Title 2 – Window Index (0 based) 3 – Style Name 54 Set border text Change window border text in a specified scene.
Appendix B: Serial Commands Command ASCII Hex Generic R-type Command Name VN-COMMANDER User Guide VN-COMMANDER Function Header 58 Set window zoom/pan Set window zoom/pan in a SceneTitle,WWWWZZ specified scene ZHHHVVV Scene title comma then W: window number Z: zoom H: horizontal pan V: vertical pan *Note there are no spaces between the parameters. 91 XML pass through Send XML command to VN-Quantum. NOTES: 1. Scene titles are case-sensitive, e.g. ‘SCENE 1’ is not the same as ‘Scene 1’. 2. 3. 4. 5.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix B: Serial Commands Examples of R-type Messages The following example R-type messages assume that there are five scenes in the currently loaded presentation and that they appear in the scene list as: • • • • • Intro Video Demo Conference Finish The spaces between characters are included for clarity only and must not appear in the transmitted message.
Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER User Guide To hide/show window number 7 in the current scene: ^AR 0006 0 ^B 33 ^W^C (hide) ^AR 0006 1 ^B 33 ^W^C (show) To set window number 4 in the current scene to the style called ‘Warning’: ^AR 0003 Warning ^B 37 ^W^C To set the overlay text of window number 4 in the current scene to read ‘Incident Reported’: ^AR 0003 Incident Reported ^B 39 ^W^C To set the viewport of window number 5 in the current scene to show a magnified area from the center of the ^AR 000
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix B: Serial Commands Merged scene Commands (51-56) Merged scene commands provide independent control of areas on a display wall that is driven from a single Quantum processor. This is useful for installations where more than 1 operator needs access to the display wall. A merged scene allows sources on different areas of the display wall to be ‘merged’ into the overall scene.
Appendix B: Serial Commands VN-COMMANDER User Guide To change the window style use command 53 ^AR Op1 scene 2,0, Arial 1^B53^W^C Remember to refresh the merged scene, ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 2,1^B51^W^C To change the border text on a window use command 54, followed by a refresh ^AR Op1 scene 2,0, Camera 15^B54^W^C ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 2,1^B51^W^C To change the overlay text on a window use command 55, followed by a refresh ^AR Op1 scene 2,0, Camera 15^B55^W^C ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 2,1^B51^W^C
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix B: Serial Commands ASCII Character Chart The ASCII character chart below is provided as a reference for creating your serial data strings: I456GB issue 8 137
Appendix C: Access Control • Log-In Procedure......................................139 • Enabling/Disabling Access Control.......140 • Changing Role Passwords.....................
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix C: Access Control Overview VN-COMMANDER incorporates an Access Control system which allows different operators to gain access to di f f ere nt t as k s, ac co rd i ng to t hei r n eed s a nd responsibility. By using this feature you can help to prevent end users from being able to accidentally or deliberately change the setup of your VN-COMMANDER system.
Appendix C: Access Control VN-COMMANDER User Guide Log-In Procedure With the Access Control feature enabled, a Login dialog box will appear each time VN-COMMANDER is started: ~ Click on the Role listbox and choose which role you want to log on as. ~ Type in the required password for the chosen role in the Password box. ~ Click on the OK button or press the Enter key to continue. The VN-COMMANDER splash screen will appear for a few seconds, and then the main application window will open (see page 15).
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix C: Access Control Enabling/Disabling Access Control Following a new installation of VN-COMMANDER the Access Control system will be disabled; anyone using the application will have access to all areas of functionality. Access Control can be enabled by any user. However, once it has been enabled it can only be disabled by an Administrator. To enable Access Control... ~ From the menu bar, choose Access Control | Enable Access Control.
Appendix C: Access Control VN-COMMANDER User Guide Changing Role Passwords By default the password for each operator role is the same as the role name. For example, for the User role, the password is User. Please note that passwords are case-sensitive, i.e. If the password is ‘User’, entering ‘user’ or ‘USER’ will not be recognized. It is recommended that the default passwords are changed as soon as possible after installation.
VN-COMMANDER User Guide Appendix C: Access Control To change a Role Password... ii Start the VN-COMMANDER application and log-in as an Administrator (see page 140). ii From the menu bar, choose Access Control | Change Access Passwords. The Change Passwords dialog box will appear: ii Choose the appropriate operator role using the Role listbox. ii The current password for that role will appear in the Password field. Edit or change the password as required.
