Extron Electronics TPX 88 A User Guide - Manual (Page 73)

5-7 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
Limit ties to same group — Allows you to limit the creation of ties using the
program to within the same group (similar to front panel operation).
Icons in I/O boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in the
ties-as-lines window (figure 5-2). You can place icons in the
boxes.
Numbers in I/O boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the
ties-as-lines window and fills each box with the associated
input or output number.
Using emulation mode
Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher
to the computer. To use emulation mode, do the following:
1. Double-click on the MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program icon in the Extron
Electronics group or folder.
2. Choose Emulate, and click OK.
3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX
provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or
clicking Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started.
4. Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and
click OK.
5. Select the number of video boards, audio boards, and matrix model for which
you are preparing a configuration, and click OK.
6. Continue using the program as described in steps 3 through 5, beginning on
page 5-2.
Using the help system
For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of
the following ways:
• From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-
click on the MATRIX Switcher+ Control Help icon (shown
at right).
• From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the
Help menu on the main screen.
• From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the F1 key.