Crestron electronic QUICK MEDIA DISTRIBUTION CENTER QM-MD4X2 - Manual (Page 22)

QuickMedia Distribution System Crestron QM-MD4x2
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC
NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of
the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the
Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
The following are the earliest useable software version requirements for the PC:
• SIMPL Windows version 2.05.22 or later with Library Update 292 or later.
Requires SIMPL+ ® Cross Compiler version 1.1.
• Crestron Database version 16.2 or later. Required by SIMPL Windows.
• Crestron Engraver 2.1.3.3 or later.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the MD4x2, it is
recommended to use SystemBuilder and Digital Media Tools software for
configuring and tuning a QuickMedia system.
NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a
MD4x2, developed for specific control system types:
.smw:
projectname.smw (SIMPL Windows source file)
.spz: projectname.spz (compiled file for 2-series)
.usp: projectname.usp (source code module for SIMPL+)
.umc: projectname.umc (user macro for SIMPL)
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces
(i.e., 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.
NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE: In the following description, the QM-RMCRX control system is used.
This section explains how to create a SIMPL Windows program that includes an
MD4x2.
Configuration Manager is where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by
selecting hardware from the Device Library. In Configuration Manager, drag the
QM-RMCRX from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in
the upper pane of the System Views. The QM-RMCRX with its associated
communication ports is displayed in the System Views upper pane.
QM-RMCRX System View
The System Views lower pane displays the QM-RMCRX system tree. This tree can
be expanded to display and configure the communications ports.
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