Specifications

Composer Pro Getting Started

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Getting Started

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The startup screen presents these Director connection options. Click one of the options to access the

Composer project and project tree.

x Virtual Director—Click this option to work on the project if you are disconnected from the

network. If you do not have access to the Controller hardware, you can still set up a system

using a “Virtual” Director on your PC, and upload the changes later to the Controller. Using a

virtual connection, you can complete most design tasks, including making software

connections and performing some programming tasks. You cannot, however, identify network

connections, test device control, or set up media virtually.

x Director on Local Network—Click this option if you have a direct connection to the home

network (inside the firewall). This option gives you all the capabilities of the application: set

up and design a project, connect the devices to the network, configure the media, and

program the system.

x Remote Director—Click this option to work from a remote location by establishing an

Internet connection to the home network (outside the firewall). You can perform the tasks as

if you were connected using Director on Local Network.

This Directors dialog appears only when you click Director on Local Network. In this case, you

choose the network address associated with the Controller, and then click Connect.