Crestron electronic ST-1700C - Manual (Page 22)

1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Crestron ST-1700C
Programming
The touchpanel provides wireless RF user interface in either a Cresnet control system
or a SmarTouch control system.
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You can create a program that allows you to set up the ST-1700C to operate a
Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools Crestron Application
Builder™ (AppBuilder) and SIMPL Windows. These tools are intended for users
with different levels of programming knowledge. The flexibility of each tool is
proportional to the degree of programming expertise (i.e., the more flexible, the
more a programmer needs to know and account for). Of course, one can initiate
programming using the easiest method (Crestron AppBuilder) and use advanced
techniques that are available from SIMPL Windows to customize the job.
VT Pro-e is a Windows compatible software package for creating Crestron
touchpanel screen designs. Refer to “Programming with VisionTools™ Pro-e” on
page 22 for additional details regarding VT Pro-e.
The following are recommended software version requirements for the PC:
• SIMPL Windows version 2.02.11 or later. Requires SIMPL+ Cross Compiler
version 1.1.
• Crestron Database version 15.7.5 or later.
• Application Builder version 1.1.6 or later. Requires SIMPL Windows.
• VisionTools Pro-e version 2.4.1.6 or later. Used for graphical touchscreen
design.
Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder
The easiest method of
programming, but does not
offer as much flexibility as
SIMPL Windows.
The Crestron AppBuilder offers automatic programming for such residential and
commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, video conferencing, and
lighting. The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for
designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and
functionality. The Crestron AppBuilder then programs the system, including all
touchpanel projects and control system logic.
The Crestron AppBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software
development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User IR
Database, and User Modules Directory. The Crestron AppBuilder accesses these tools
behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems.
Programming with SIMPL™ Windows 
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 PRO2 control system is used.
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.
This section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a touchpanel.
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