Operation/Reference Guide KeypadBuilder v2.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents KeypadBuilder Overview ....................................................................................1 Welcome to KeypadBuilder ............................................................................................... 1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1 The KeypadBuilder Work Area..........................................................................................
Table of Contents Mio Modero Configuration Modules ................................................................13 Project Properties............................................................................................................ 13 Device Selection .................................................................................................................... 14 Button Configuration .......................................................................................................
Table of Contents Edit Menu Properties.............................................................................................................. 32 Add a Menu Item (Text) ......................................................................................................... 32 Add a Menu Item (Unicode) ................................................................................................... 33 Edit Sub-Menu Properties .........................................................................
Table of Contents The Mio Attaché KeypadBuilder Work Area .....................................................51 KeypadBuilder Application Interface ...................................................................................... 51 File Menu ............................................................................................................................... 51 View Menu ........................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Mio Attaché Application Operations ................................................................71 Creating A New Project ................................................................................................... 71 Setting The Project Configuration ................................................................................... 71 Setting The Button Configuration ....................................................................................
Table of Contents Remove dialog window .......................................................................................................... 85 The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area .........................................................87 Design View Window .................................................................................................... 87 Button Information Window ...........................................................................................
Table of Contents Working With Function Codes....................................................................................... 100 Function Code Map.............................................................................................................. 100 Specify Port Allocation ......................................................................................................... 101 Specify Channel Allocation .................................................................................
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KeypadBuilder Overview KeypadBuilder Overview Welcome to KeypadBuilder KeypadBuilder gives functionality to AMX's latest keypad devices. Using KeypadBuilder you can: Assign button arrangements - bridge buttons and assign blanks. Define button functionality - assign button descriptions and channel codes. Design button engraving - assign text or icons to the buttons. Program the Fixed Menu System - created menus for navigation on LCD equipped units.
KeypadBuilder Overview The KeypadBuilder Work Area Use KeypadBuilder to create files (*.KPB) that allow you to get the most out of AMX keypads and the devices they control. KeypadBuilder Application Interface The KeypadBuilder application breaks down as follows: Toolbar Menu Bar KeypadBuilder Project Tasks Pane Navigation Pane FIG. 1 KeypadBuilder Main Window KeypadBuilder Application Interface Menu Bar Contains the main menu options (File, View, Options and Help).
KeypadBuilder Overview File Menu The File menu serves as a location for file management. File Menu New Project • Mio Modero Keypad - Launches a new keypad project. • Mio Modero-R1 - Launches a new remote project. Launches the New Project dialog window. This will open a new keypad device project into the KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane. Open Project Launches the Open Project dialog window. Opens a saved .
KeypadBuilder Overview Help Menu The Help menu contains features for updating the application and information on how to use KeypadBuilder. Help Menu Help Launches the KeypadBuilder help file. Web Update... Launches the AMX Web Update utility. Internet connection is necessary. About KeypadBuilder... Displays the about KeypadBuilder dialog containing information pertaining to version and copyright.
KeypadBuilder Overview Installing MS Arial Unicode Arial Unicode MS font is a full Unicode font. Unicode is a character encoding standard developed by the Unicode Consortium. By using more than one byte to represent each character, Unicode enables almost all of the written languages in the world to be represented by using a single character set. It contains all of the characters, ideographs, and symbols defined in the Unicode 2.1 standard. In Microsoft Windows 2000 1. Quit all programs. 2.
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Accessing A File via The Most Recently Updated List KeypadBuilder has the option of tracking a set number of Most Recently Updated files. To open one of these files, go to the File Menu and select the .KPB file from the list. The file opens in the Navigation Pane. Accessing KeypadBuilder Help KeypadBuilder is context sensitive; hit the F1 key on your keyboard to view the help topic for the active area of KeypadBuilder.
Basic Operations Sending A Configuration File to A Device To send the final configuration file to you master: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to Transfer > Send to Device.... This launches the Send Configuration Files dialog window. Click Communication Settings... to confirm your settings are correct. Enter the Device ID. Under Send File Options, make sure Configuration File is checked.
The Mio Modero KeypadBuilder Work Area The Mio Modero KeypadBuilder Work Area Use KeypadBuilder to create files (*.KPB) that allow you to get the most out of Mio Modero keypads and the devices they control. KeypadBuilder Application Interface The KeypadBuilder application breaks down as follows: KeypadBuilder Application Interface Menu Bar Contains the main menu options (File, Edit, View, Navigation, Transfer, Options and Help). Tasks Pane Provides a quick link to opening other .
The Mio Modero KeypadBuilder Work Area View Menu Contains options for configuring the KeypadBuilder work area. View Menu Toolbar Toggles the toolbar in and out of view. Tasks Pane Toggles the tasks pane in and out of view. Visual Styles Mouse-over to open the visual style sub-menu. The visual style is the look and feel of the KeypadBuilder application. The styles emulate Windows themes: • Default • Office XP ® • Office 2003 ® • Windows XP ® Theme Navigation Menu Only available when a .
The Mio Modero KeypadBuilder Work Area Options Menu The Options Menu allows you to set application features and generate file reports. Options Menu Generate Report... Launches the Generate Project Report dialog. The Project Report is a detailed list of every configuration model except Engraving. Preferences... Launches the Preferences dialog. Preferences sets the default device features, project view options and the number of files in the most recently updated files list.
The Mio Modero KeypadBuilder Work Area KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane The KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane is open when a project file is active. This is the main area for accessing the configuration modules in creating a keypad device file.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Mio Modero Configuration Modules Project Properties The Project Properties module is Project Information, information to make the file unique and Device Selection, the type of keypad device to be programmed. Project Information Project Name The name of the keypad device project. This field is user defined and optional. Designer The designer name creating the KeypadBuilder file. This field is user defined and optional. Dealer Dealer name providing the keypad file.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Device Selection The Device Selection section contains a drop down list of all keypad devices capable of being programmed by KeypadBuilder. Select the keypad device you wish to design for, and the device appears in the window below. Assign the keypad device’s color at this time in the drop down list for Color Selection; the type of device will dictate what colors you can pick. Changing the device selection clears any previous unsaved work.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Button Properties The button properties are as follows: Button Properties Number This number is dictated by the selected device’s firmware and is intended to assist in navigating the keypad device file. Name The button name is for use within KeypadBuilder only and is intended to assist in developing unique names. Channel Code The channel code represents communication out of the panel to the master controller.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Display Options These display options are for use within the Button Configuration window. Placing a check in any box activates its display. Display Options Show Button Numbers Displays all button numbers. Show Button Names Displays the button name if set. Show Channel Codes Displays set channel codes for the keypad device. Show Menu Actions Displays the menu action value for the button.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Text Engraving The engraving information and options are as follow: Text Engraving Number This number is dictated by the selected device’s firmware and is intended to assist in navigating the keypad device file. Name The button name is for use within KeypadBuilder only and is intended to assist in developing unique names. The name is established in the Button Configuration module.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules LCD Configuration The LCD Configuration module controls what menu items are shown and how they are displayed in devices equipped with an LCD. Display line selection Line display justification Dynamic line visibility and level assignment Dynamic line level style Dynamic line alignment Sleep Screen Display Options Dynamic text line allocation LCD Display; number of lines and font type FIG.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Select Display Line Select one of display lines and based on its type, dynamic of menu, set the following attributes: Justification - The display item appears in the LCD as either Left aligned, Center aligned, or Right aligned. This feature works for both dynamic and menu items. Visible - A check in the box means the display item appears in the LCD. This feature is only available for dynamic items. Level - A check in the box means the display item is feedback option.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Fixed-Menu Configuration The Fixed-Menu Configuration module allows you to create the navigation hierarchy for you keypad device. Fixed Menu Edit After the LCD display has been configured, you can set the menu items for navigating the device. Remember to include menu navigation buttons in the Button Configuration section on page 14 if your number of menu items exceeds the number of lines displayed in the LCD.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Menu type; either text or Unicode Main menu items Sub menu items for selected main menu item Channel assignment for selected menu or sub menu Move menu item up Add item to selected menu Delete the selected menu item Move menu item down Edit selected menu properties Launch Channel Map FIG. 8 Fixed Menu Edit Dialog Window Edit Keypad Menu window The Edit Keypad Menu window is the same arrangement for both Menu and Sub Menu items.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Menu Type display items are either Text, Unicode or Complex Script Button number; button is selected either through the graphic or list. Button channel assignment. This button cannot be changed because the channel was locked. FIG. 9 Edit Keypad Menu Dialog Window 22 KeypadBuilder v2.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Add and Edit Menu Item window The following options apply to keypad menu items that have been designated as the menu type, Text. Add and Edit Menu Item (Text) Item Caption The name displayed for either the menu or sub menu item. Has Sub-Menu (only active in Assigns a sub menu to the selected menu item. main menu items) Separator A blank line between items. This line counts as one of the device’s allocated display lines.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules The following options apply to keypad menu items that have been designated as the menu type, Unicode. Add and Edit Menu Item (Unicode) Menu Caption The name displayed for either the menu or sub-menu. Unicode Character Codes The Unicode translation for the text assigned to the menu or sub menu. Has Sub-Menu (only active in Assigns a sub menu to the selected menu item. main menu items) Separator A blank line between items.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules The following options apply to keypad menu items that have been designated as the menu type, Complex Script. Add and Edit Menu Item (Complex Script) Glyph Name The name associated with the glyph. This is for tracking purposes only and is not displayed within the LCD. Glyph A sample of the graphic as it appears within the LCD. Glyph ID Number An ID number KeypadBuilder associates with all glyphs within the project to ensure unique values.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Glyph name Glyph Glyph Select Glyph ID number Item Name Menu item attributes Menu item channel code assignment FIG. 12 Add and Edit Menu Item (Complex Script) Complex-Script Glyphs The Complex-Script Glyph configuration module allows you to create menu/sub-menu items using characters and fonts that could not otherwise be displayed. Selecting the Complex-script glyph launches the Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window The Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window allows you to create, edit and manage your menu glyphs. Add and Edit Keypad Glyphs Glyph name The name associated with the glyph, this is useful for tracking icon glyphs and multiple language menu items. Glyph graphic A thumbnail rendering of the glyph as it displays in the menu. Glyph selection A list of available glyphs. Click on a glyph to select.
Mio Modero Configuration Modules Create/Modify Glyphs dialog window KeypadBuilder supports the creation of glyph characters. The Create/Modify Glyphs dialog window allows you to generate graphic representatives for unique script languages and also enables the use of specialty fonts. Create/Modify Glyphs Font type information This is a listing of the family and point size of the font you currently have selected.
Mio Modero Application Operations Mio Modero Application Operations Creating A New Project To create a new KeypadBuilder file, go to File > New Project. The device type that opens depends upon what is set in the Preferences menu. Setting The Project Configuration With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Project Properties in the Navigation Pane. 1. Under the Project Information section set the applicable fields: Project Name - This is user defined. Type the name of your project in this field.
Mio Modero Application Operations 5. Click Update to set the values for your selected button. Clicking on another button before clicking Update will drop all settings for your selected button. Repeat this for all of your buttons including the LCD button. 6. Set the Configuration Options To create blank buttons, click Blank Buttons. Now click on any button in the Keypad Device area to make it a blank. Making a button that previously held information blank drops all configuration information.
Mio Modero Application Operations 8. Type a Description of the file in the field provided. The description aids in making a unique file name for the engraver. The File to Export field displays what the final file name is. For example: C:\(Media Room)-S12-D0-SB0-DB0-CElite Taupe.DXF Anatomy of A DFX File C:\ Destination directory for the .DXF file. (Media Room) Populated by the Description field. S12 12 single buttons. D0 0 double buttons. SB0 0 single blank buttons. DB0 0 double blank buttons.
Mio Modero Application Operations Sleep Screen Display Options You can set the LCD to display an image when not in use or "sleep" mode. The image must be monochrome and cannot exceed 96 x 96 pixels. 1. Click the Import Icon... button to launch the Import Splash Screen Icon File dialog window. 2. Locate your file and click Open. Below the image reads, "Splash Screen Active.
Mio Modero Application Operations Add a Menu Item (Unicode) 1. In the Fixed Menu Edit dialog window, select Add Menu Item in the Main Menu field. 2. Click Add Item to launch the Add/Edit Menu Item dialog window. 3. Enter the Unicode text in the Menu Caption field. The corresponding Unicode Send Command Value is displayed beneath the text box. 4. Click OK to return to the Add/Edit Menu Item dialog window. 5.
Mio Modero Application Operations Add a Sub-Menu Item (Text) 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Fixed Menu Edit dialog window, select Add Sub-Menu Item in the Sub Menu field. Click Add Item to launch the Add/Edit Menu Item dialog window. Type the name of the menu item as it is to display in the LCD in the field Item Caption. Place a check in the boxes of all items that apply: Separator - This display item has no value and therefore cannot have any other box selections. This does count as one of your display lines.
Mio Modero Application Operations Creating Complex-Script Glyphs To create a glyph for use as a menu or sub -menu item: 1. With a KeypadBuilder project open, click Complex-Script Glyphs from the navigation pane. 2. Click New Glyph in the Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window. 3. Click the format font selection button (...) to launch the Windows font format dialog window. Select the family, format and size of the font and click OK. 4.
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The Mio R-1 KeypadBuilder Work Area The Mio R-1 KeypadBuilder Work Area Use KeypadBuilder to create files (*.KPB) that allow you to get the most out of Mio R-1 remotes and the devices they control. KeypadBuilder Application Interface The KeypadBuilder application breaks down as follows: KeypadBuilder Application Interface Menu Bar Contains the main menu options (File, Edit, View, Navigation, Transfer, Options and Help). Tasks Pane Provides a quick link to opening other .
The Mio R-1 KeypadBuilder Work Area View Menu Contains options for configuring the KeypadBuilder work area. View Menu Toolbar Toggles the toolbar in and out of view. Tasks Pane Toggles the tasks pane in and out of view. Visual Styles Mouse-over to open the visual style sub-menu. The visual style is the look and feel of the KeypadBuilder application. The styles emulate Windows themes: • Default • Office XP ® • Office 2003 ® • Windows XP ® Theme Navigation Menu Only available when a .
The Mio R-1 KeypadBuilder Work Area Help Menu The Help menu contains features for updating the application and information on how to use KeypadBuilder. Help Menu Help Launches the KeypadBuilder help file. Web Update... Launches the AMX Web Update utility. Internet connection is necessary. About KeypadBuilder... Displays the about KeypadBuilder dialog containing information pertaining to version and copyright.
The Mio R-1 KeypadBuilder Work Area KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane The KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane is open when a project file is active. This is the main area for accessing the configuration modules in creating a keypad device file. Project Properties Configuration Module Graphic representation of your remote device Display Configuration Module Engraving Configuration Module FIG. 15 KeypadBuilder Mio-R1 Project Navigation Pane 40 KeypadBuilder v2.
Mio R-1 Configuration Modules Mio R-1 Configuration Modules Project Properties The Project Properties module is Project Information, information to make the file unique and Device Selection, the type of keypad device to be programmed. Project Information Project Name The name of the keypad device project. This field is user defined and optional. Designer The designer name creating the KeypadBuilder file. This field is user defined and optional. Dealer Dealer name providing the keypad file.
Mio R-1 Configuration Modules Device Selection The Device Selection section contains a drop down list of all keypad devices capable of being programmed by KeypadBuilder. Select the keypad device you wish to design for, and the device appears in the window below. Assign the keypad device’s color at this time in the drop down list for Color Selection; the type of device will dictate what colors you can pick. Changing the device selection clears any previous unsaved work.
Mio R-1 Configuration Modules Display Configuration KeypadBuilder v2.1 LCD display Click to select the language character set you want displayed in the LCD. There can be only one set. Menu format Click the radio button to select the type of display used in the LCD. The options are straight typed text, Unicode format and rendered Complex Script glyphs. Create/Edit glyph Click this button to launch the Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window.
Mio R-1 Configuration Modules Engraving The Engraving module allows you to create the .DXF file that AMX needs to create your device’s custom keypad. Text Engraving Information Button Configuration Information Graphic Interface for Remote Device Display Option DXF Export Options FIG. 18 Engraving Dialog Remote Device: The Remote Device area is a graphic representation of your remote device. Click on a button to select and assign properties. 44 KeypadBuilder v2.
Mio R-1 Configuration Modules Text Engraving The engraving information and options are as follows: Text Engraving Button This button name is dictated by the selected device’s firmware and is intended to assist in navigating the remote device file. Display If a text item was created for the selected button it is displayed here. The value is established in the Display Configuration module. Text This is either the text or icon set to display on the button.
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Mio R-1 Application Operations Mio R-1 Application Operations Creating A New Project To create a new KeypadBuilder file, go to File > New Project. The device type that opens depends upon what is set in the Preferences menu. Setting The Project Configuration With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Project Properties in the Navigation Pane. 1. Under the Project Information section set the applicable fields: Project Name - This is user defined. Type the name of your project in this field.
Mio R-1 Application Operations 3. Click Update to confirm your changes. Creating The Engraving File With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Engraving in the Navigation Pane. 1. By clicking on a button in the Keypad Device area, select a button you wish to engrave. The button field cannot be edited, it is set by the firmware for the keypad device selected. If you have already set the Display Configuration module, the Display field may already be populated. 2.
Mio R-1 Application Operations Creating Complex-Script Glyphs To create a glyph for use as a menu item: 1. 2. 3. 4. With a KeypadBuilder project open, click Display Configuration from the navigation pane. Click Edit Glyph in the Display Configuration dialog window. Click New Glyph in the Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window. Click the format font selection button (...) to launch the Windows font format dialog window. Select the family, format and size of the font and click OK. 5.
Mio R-1 Application Operations Mio R-1 Add Edit Menu Item The following options apply to remote menu items that have been designated as the menu type Complex Script. Glyph name Glyph Glyph ID number Item Name Glyph Select FIG. 19 Mio R-1 Add Edit Menu Item Mio R-1 Add Edit Menu Item Glyph Name The name associated with the glyph. This is for tracking purposes only and is not displayed within the LCD. Glyph A sample of the graphic as it appears within the LCD.
The Mio Attaché KeypadBuilder Work Area The Mio Attaché KeypadBuilder Work Area Use KeypadBuilder to create files (*.KPB) that allow you to get the most out of Mio Attaché remote keypads and the devices they control. KeypadBuilder Application Interface The KeypadBuilder application breaks down as follows: KeypadBuilder Application Interface Menu Bar Contains the main menu options (File, Edit, View, Navigation, Transfer, Options and Help). Tasks Pane Provides a quick link to opening other .
The Mio Attaché KeypadBuilder Work Area View Menu Contains options for configuring the KeypadBuilder work area. View Menu Toolbar Toggles the toolbar in and out of view. Tasks Pane Toggles the tasks pane in and out of view. Visual Styles Mouse-over to open the visual style sub-menu. The visual style is the look and feel of the KeypadBuilder application. The styles emulate Windows themes: • Default • Office XP ® • Office 2003 ® • Windows XP ® Theme Navigation Menu Only available when a .
The Mio Attaché KeypadBuilder Work Area Help Menu The Help menu contains features for updating the application and information on how to use KeypadBuilder. Help Menu Help Launches the KeypadBuilder help file. Web Update... Launches the AMX Web Update utility. Internet connection is necessary. About KeypadBuilder... Displays the about KeypadBuilder dialog containing information pertaining to version and copyright.
The Mio Attaché KeypadBuilder Work Area KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane The KeypadBuilder Project Navigation Pane is open when a project file is active. This is the main area for accessing the configuration modules in creating a keypad device file.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Project Properties The Project Properties module is Project Information, information to make the file unique and Device Selection, the type of keypad device to be programmed. Project Information Project Name The name of the keypad device project. This field is user defined and optional. Designer The designer name creating the KeypadBuilder file. This field is user defined and optional. Dealer Dealer name providing the keypad file.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Device Selection The Device Selection section contains a drop down list of all keypad devices capable of being programmed by KeypadBuilder. Select the keypad device you wish to design for, and the device appears in the window below. Assign the keypad device’s color at this time in the drop down list for Color Selection; the type of device will dictate what colors you can pick. Changing the device selection clears any previous unsaved work.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Button Properties The button properties are as follows: Button Properties Number This number is dictated by the selected device’s firmware and is intended to assist in navigating the keypad device file. Name The button name is for use within KeypadBuilder only and is intended to assist in developing unique names. Channel Code The channel code represents communication out of the panel to the master controller.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Display Options These display options are for use within the Button Configuration window. Placing a check in any box activates its display. Display Options Show Button Numbers Displays all button numbers. Show Button Names Displays the button name if set. Show Channel Codes Displays set channel codes for the keypad device. Show Menu Actions Displays the menu action value for the button.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Text Engraving The engraving information and options are as follow: Text Engraving Number This number is dictated by the selected device’s firmware and is intended to assist in navigating the keypad device file. Name The button name is for use within KeypadBuilder only and is intended to assist in developing unique names. The name is established in the Button Configuration module.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules LCD Configuration The LCD Configuration module controls what menu items are shown and how they are displayed in devices equipped with an LCD. Display line selection Line display justification Dynamic line visibility and level assignment Dynamic line level style Dynamic line alignment Sleep Screen Display Options Dynamic text line allocation LCD Display; number of lines and font type FIG.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Select Display Line Select one of display lines and based on its type, dynamic of menu, set the following attributes: Justification - The display item appears in the LCD as either Left aligned, Center aligned, or Right aligned. This feature works for both dynamic and menu items. Visible - A check in the box means the display item appears in the LCD. This feature is only available for dynamic items. Level - A check in the box means the display item is feedback option.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Fixed Menu Edit After the LCD display has been configured, you can set the menu items for navigating the device. Remember to include menu navigation buttons in the Button Configuration section on page 56 if your number of menu items exceeds the number of lines displayed in the LCD. Fixed Menu Edit Main Menu The main menu is the top level navigation for display. There is a maximum of 10 main menu items. Neither the first nor the last menu item can be a separator item.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Menu type; either text or Unicode Main menu items Sub menu items for selected main menu item Channel assignment for selected menu or sub menu Move menu item up Add item to selected menu Delete the selected menu item Move menu item down Edit selected menu properties Launch Channel Map FIG. 25 Fixed Menu Edit Dialog Window Edit Keypad Menu window The Edit Keypad Menu window is the same arrangement for both Menu and Sub Menu items.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Menu Type display items are either Text, Unicode or Complex Script Button number; button is selected either through the graphic or list. Button channel assignment. This button cannot be changed because the channel was locked. FIG. 26 Edit Keypad Menu Dialog Window 64 KeypadBuilder v2.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Add and Edit Menu Item window The following options apply to keypad menu items that have been designated as the menu type, Text. Add and Edit Menu Item (Text) Item Caption The name displayed for either the menu or sub menu item. Has Sub-Menu (only active in Assigns a sub menu to the selected menu item. main menu items) Separator A blank line between items. This line counts as one of the device’s allocated display lines.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules The following options apply to keypad menu items that have been designated as the menu type, Unicode. Add and Edit Menu Item (Unicode) Menu Caption The name displayed for either the menu or sub-menu. Unicode Character Codes The Unicode translation for the text assigned to the menu or sub menu. Has Sub-Menu (only active in Assigns a sub menu to the selected menu item. main menu items) Separator A blank line between items.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules The following options apply to keypad menu items that have been designated as the menu type, Complex Script. Add and Edit Menu Item (Complex Script) Glyph Name The name associated with the glyph. This is for tracking purposes only and is not displayed within the LCD. Glyph A sample of the graphic as it appears within the LCD. Glyph ID Number An ID number KeypadBuilder associates with all glyphs within the project to ensure unique values.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Glyph name Glyph Glyph Select Glyph ID number Item Name Menu item attributes Menu item channel code assignment FIG. 29 Add and Edit Menu Item (Complex Script) Complex-Script Glyphs The Complex-Script Glyph configuration module allows you to create menu/sub-menu items using characters and fonts that could not otherwise be displayed. Selecting the Complex-script glyph launches the Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window The Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window allows you to create, edit and manage your menu glyphs. Add and Edit Keypad Glyphs Glyph name The name associated with the glyph, this is useful for tracking icon glyphs and multiple language menu items. Glyph graphic A thumbnail rendering of the glyph as it displays in the menu. Glyph selection A list of available glyphs. Click on a glyph to select.
Mio Attaché Configuration Modules Create/Modify Glyphs dialog window KeypadBuilder supports the creation of glyph characters. The Create/Modify Glyphs dialog window allows you to generate graphic representatives for unique script languages and also enables the use of specialty fonts. Create/Modify Glyphs Font type information This is a listing of the family and point size of the font you currently have selected.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Mio Attaché Application Operations Creating A New Project To create a new KeypadBuilder file, go to File > New Project. The device type that opens depends upon what is set in the Preferences menu. Setting The Project Configuration With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Project Properties in the Navigation Pane. 1. Under the Project Information section set the applicable fields: Project Name - This is user defined. Type the name of your project in this field.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Setting The Button Configuration With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Button Configuration in the Navigation Pane. 1. By clicking on a button in the Keypad Device area, select a button you wish to configure. Under Button Properties: The Number field cannot be edited, it is set by the firmware for the keypad device selected. 2. Type the name of the button in the Name field. The button name is useful in tracking channel assignments.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Creating The Engraving File With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Engraving in the Navigation Pane. 1. By clicking on a button in the Keypad Device area, select a button you wish to engrave. The Number field cannot be edited, it is set by the firmware for the keypad device selected. If you have already set the Button Configuration module, the Name and Menu Action fields are populated. 2.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Setting The LCD Configuration With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click LCD Configuration in the Navigation Pane. After you have set the options you need, click OK. Display Options Under LCD Display Resolutions, select the arrangement for your LCD device. Click on the font family and the number of lines to display on the device menu. Dynamic Text If you want to designate any lines as dynamic you must make a selection under Dynamic Text.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Setting The Fixed-Menu Configuration With a new KeypadBuilder project file open, click Fixed-Menu Configuration in the Navigation Pane. Click Close when you have set all options necessary. Edit Menu Properties By default KeypadBuilder is set to create the display items in text. If you plan to use Unicode you must set it before adding any menu items, the same applies when adding sub menus. 1.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Separator - This display item has no value and therefore cannot have any other box selections. This does count as one of your display lines. Select Active - Item executes upon selection; does not require a select menu action. Return to Main - The menu returns to the top level after this item has been selected. 6. If this menu item requires a channel assignment either type it or click Auto Assign to have KeypadBuilder allocate the next available channel.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Add a Sub-Menu Item (Unicode) 1. In the Fixed Menu Edit dialog window, select Add Sub-Menu Item in the Sub Menu field. 2. Click Add Item to launch the Add/Edit Menu Item dialog window. 3. Enter the Unicode text in the Menu Caption field. The corresponding Unicode Send Command Value is displayed beneath the text box. 4. Click OK to return to the Add/Edit Menu Item dialog window. 5.
Mio Attaché Application Operations Editing Glyphs To edit a glyph for use as a menu or sub -menu item: 1. With a KeypadBuilder project open, click Complex-Script Glyphs from the navigation pane. 2. Select from the list the glyph you intend to edit. 3. Click Edit Glyph in the Add/Edit Keypad Glyphs dialog window. Select from the following steps to edit your glyph: Change the font format or family - Click the format font selection button (...) to launch the Windows font format dialog window.
Program Reference Program Reference Basic Usage Dialogs Open KeypadBuilder Project dialog window The Open KeypadBuilder Project dialog window is a typical windows dialog window that allows you to browse your system and open a targeted .KPB file. Select a file and click OK to confirm and open the file in KeypadBuilder. Click Cancel to close the window without opening a file.
Program Reference Channel numbers Currently selected channel number Channel assignment information; button and description FIG. 32 Channel Map Dialog Window Channel Information 80 Channel Code The assigned channel code number. Assigned To If used, the item and description of the button using the channel code. KeypadBuilder v2.
Program Reference File Transfer Dialogs Send Configuration Files dialog window The Send Configuration Files dialog window allows you to see the current settings for sending files, change and set the connection method and send the file. The files to be sent to the master. Current communication settings Click to set the communications settings Device ID number The status of the file transfer FIG.
Program Reference Communication Settings dialog window Use the options in this dialog to configure and save new communications settings, or to edit a saved communications configuration. The options in this dialog include: Platform Selection - Select the platform type by clicking the appropriate radio button (NetLinx Master, Axcess Master) Transport Connection Option - Select a transport type by clicking the appropriate radio button (Modem, Serial or TCP/IP). TCP/IP is only available for NetLinx masters.
Program Reference Generate Project Report Dialog The Project Report dialog window is a detailed list of your KeypadBuilder file. The report is in ASCII text and as a result, sections can be copied or the whole report can be saved as a .TXT file. Project report Copy selected lines Save project file Copy selected lines Copy entire report FIG. 34 Generate Project Report Dialog The main display area is the Project Report.
Program Reference Application Setup Dialog Preferences dialog window The Preferences dialog window allows you to customize the KeypadBuilder application. The default keypad device Available button information The default device color The default device type The number of most recently viewed files to display FIG. 35 Preferences Dialog Window Default Device for New Projects - Select a device from the drop-down list. All new projects will start with this device type by default.
Program Reference Engraving Dialogs Export DXF File dialog window The Export DXF dialog window allows you to set the destination directory for the file, make the file unique and confirm the DXF file name. Directory Location - Either type the target directory to create the DXF file or click Browse to navigate to the directory. Description - Type a description of the file the engraving applies to, this information helps make the DXF unique. File to Export - This field is the final name for the DXF.
Program Reference 86 KeypadBuilder v2.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area Design View Window FIG. 36 Design View Window The design view window is a graphic representation of either your currently selected page or list table. You can select a page or table in the Workspace Navigator - Pages Tab. You can select pages and list box tables to edit or in the event it is associated, you can use the page flip.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area Button Information Window FIG. 37 Button Information Window Below the button navigation list of the Page Navigation window is the text box, Button Information window. The text area of the Button Information window provides which line is currently selected, if the button has a page flip attribute assigned, the port address of the button and the channel code for the button.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area The button information area of the Page Navigation window provides which line is currently selected, if the button has a page flip attribute assigned, the port address of the button and the channel code for the button. Table Data Window FIG. 38 Table Data Window This window is viewable when a list box is present in the project file and the table is selected in the Page Navigation.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area Workspace Navigator Window The Workspace Navigator is typically located on the left side of the screen (although you may move it anywhere you like) and is used to open the pages / popup pages in the file, and to view/edit the function codes associated with each page. The Workspace Navigator contains two tabs: Workspace Navigator - Pages Tab Workspace Navigator - Function Maps Tab FIG.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area Moving, Docking and Resizing Dockable Windows To move the window, click on the title bar and drag and drop the window into place. Dockable windows automatically snap into place once they are positioned near an available docking area (along the edges of the application window, or along the edge of another dockable window.) To dock the window, drag the window to reposition it next to any border or window frame and the window will automatically snap to the nearest border.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area Project Menu The Project menu items are what allow you to make and edit pages, buttons and tables. Add Page... - Launches the Add New Page Dialog Window. The project opens with a default "Main Page" but you need to select Project > Add Page to create more keypad pages. Delete Page - Deletes the page currently in view. Deletion of pages requires confirmation. Project Properties... - Launches the Project Properties dialog window.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area Help Menu The Help menu contains features for updating the application and information on how to use KeypadBuilder. Contents... - Launches the KeypadBuilder help file. Web Update... - Launches the AMX Web Update utility. Internet connection is necessary. About KeypadBuilder... - Displays the about KeypadBuilder dialog containing information pertaining to version and copyright.
The Mio DMS KeypadBuilder Work Area 94 KeypadBuilder v2.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Creating a New Mio Modero DMS Pinnacle Project File With KeypadBuilder open: 1. Go to File > New Project > Mio Modero DMS Keypad. 2. Based on what is set in the KeypadBuilder preferences, the project file may already be a Mio Modero DMS Pinnacle (shown in the Design View Window). 3.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Working with Project Files Setting a Start Up Page Use the Start Up Page option in the Panel Setup Information tab of the Project Properties dialog to specify a particular page in your project to be displayed when the panel first boots up: 1. Select Project > Project Properties to open the Project Properties dialog. 2. In the Setup Information tab, select the page that you want the keypad to load to when first launched. 3.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Page Flip Actions With a button selected in a Page Navigation Window, go to Project > Button Item Properties to open the Button Page Flip Actions dialog, where you can set the type of page flip to apply to the selected button,and specify the target page.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Creating a List box Button The first section to adding a list box to a keypad page is allocating a spot on the page. 1. Go to Project > Add Page... to launch the Add New Page Dialog Window. Provide all pertinent Page Information at this time but for the purposes of this topic we are going to address only the list box criteria. 2. Within the Page Layout area select the first Single Button line from the top by clicking on it. 3. Click Remove. 4.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Editing Mio Modero DMS and DMS Pinnacle Button Properties With a project file open in KeypadBuilder: 1. Click on the button in the Page Navigation Window to select it. 2. Go to Project > Button Item Properties to launch the Button Properties Dialog Window. 3. Once done making changes, click OK. Working with List boxes A Static List box Table A static list box populates button information based on data stored on the Mio Modero DMS.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Working With Function Codes In KeypadBuilder, the term Function Codes refers to two of the code types that can be assigned to buttons: Channel Codes: The channel codes indicate the port number and the channel code associated with the button. The channel code represents communication out of the keypad to the master controller. Address Codes: The address code represents communication from the master controller to the keypad, causing the keypad to do something (i.e.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations (regardless of the port folder that contains it) into any port folder contained in either the Channel or Level folders. Neither String or Command Outputs support any type of drag and drop operations. Selecting an item in the tree and then left clicking again will provide an in-place edit of the code value. While you can (in-place) edit the Channel, Address and Level codes via these folders, you cannot edit String or Command Outputs the same way.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations 1. Under Function Code Action, select Clear. 2. Under Function Code Type, select Channel, or Address. 3. Click Assign. It is good practice to clear the function codes before any Assign Codes operations. If you don’t clear the codes first, and any of the buttons in the group you are assigning already have codes assigned, they will show up as used when Power Assign does its’ checks.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations If it isn’t important that the channels end up exactly where you had specified, just that they are assigned as a group, you can select Keep Checking and Power Assign will do just that, subject to the Begin Assignment At, Ensure Contiguous Code Assignment, and Split Across Port IDs settings.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations KeypadBuilder Mio Modero DMS & DMS Pinnacle Program Reference Context Menus Workspace Context Menu Right-click within the Workspace Navigator - Pages Tab to launch the Workspace context menu. Add Page - Launches the Add New Page Dialog Window. Delete Page - Available when a page is right-clicked upon in the Workspace Navigator. After confirmation, deletes the selected keypad page.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Add Button Dialog Window By Clicking Add, the Add Button dialog window is accessed either through the Add New Page Dialog Window or Page Configuration Dialog Window. You can only add a button line to a keypad page if there is an open area. Single Button - Adds a single button to the selected keypad page. Double Button - Adds a double button to the selected keypad page.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Edit List Table Dialog Window Table - The name of the table established in the Associate Data Table Dialog Window. Type within this field to edit the table name. Port - The current port setting for the selected table. Type within this field to change the port setting. See Working With Function Codes for more information. Address - The current address setting for the selected table. Type within this field to change the address setting.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Automatically Calculate Port Allocation - Based on the port settings in the KeypadBuilder project file, ports are allocated to the device. Specify Port Allocation - Manually establish the number of ports to be allocated to the device, this feature is necessary with dynamic list boxes that utilize ports. Ports - A text field for typing in the number of ports to allocate.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Move Down - Moves the selected button line down the keypad page, below the button before it. List box Button Properties Dialog Window The List box Button Properties dialog window is accessible when a list box button is selected in Page Navigation Window, then Project > Button Items Properties. This dialog window sets and edits the properties for the list box button.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Power Assignments Dialog Window Select Project > Power Assign Codes to open the Power Assign dialog, where you can set channel and address function code type parameters for one or more selected buttons. The options in this dialog include: Function Code Action Clear: Clears the button group's channel or address setting based on the option you select in the Function Code Type area. Choose Channel to clear the channel numbers or Address to clear the address number.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Add New Page Dialog Window Both the Mio Modero DMS and Mio Modero DMS Pinnacle behave the same when it comes to adding new keypad pages to a project file. To launch the Add New Page dialog window, go to Project > Add Page... You can add as many page as you need for your project file and can track and navigate your keypad pages via the Workspace Navigator - Pages Tab.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Button Properties Dialog Window The Button Properties dialog window is the interface that allows for establishing the characteristics of the button. Included in this dialog are two tabs, Programming and States. It is through these two tabs that a naming convention, button description, and other characteristics are set. The dialog is as follows: Programming Tab Name - This is the name of the button as it will appear in the Page Navigation Window.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations States Tab The States tab is the text and how it is to be displayed on the keypad device for both the Off and On states. Off State: Text - This text field box is the text to be displayed when the channel is in the Off state. Font - The font is the currently selected font, style and point size. Clicking on the (...) launches the Choose Font Dialog Window. Justification - The text is displayed on the keypad device as either Left, Center or Right.
Mio Modero DMS Application Operations Edit List-table Dialog Window The Edit List Table dialog window is accessible when a list box button is selected in the Page Navigation Window, then Project > List box Items. This dialog window creates and edits items contained within the list box table. Table - The name of the table established in the Associate Data Table Dialog Window. Type within this field to edit the table name. Port - The current port setting for the selected table.
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