User Guide

Crestron Adagio™ AES Entertainment System
Programming Software
Refer to this section only if a custom program for the AES is to be created.
A built-in program containing the out-of-the-box functionality resides in a protected
area of the AES’ flash memory. The program cannot be erased and can be recalled at
any time by holding the software reset button during a hardware reset.
The built-in-program cannot be modified using the tools described in this section.
Have a question or comment about Crestron software?
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help
section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have
submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.
First-time users will need to establish a user account.
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 Crestron
website.
Crestron has developed an assortment of Windows

-based software tools to develop
a Cresnet system. The following are the minimum recommended software versions
for the PC:
Software
TASK REQUIRED SOFTWARE VERSION
Simplified programming with
wizards for Adagio systems
(optional but recommended)
Adagio Composer; part of Crestron
SystemBuilder™ version 3.0 or later with
SystemBuilder Templates version 3.0 or
later; Refer to software release notes or
Crestron website for other required
Crestron software packages
Program the AES functions
SIMPL Windows version 2.07.20 or later
with SIMPL+ Cross Compiler version 1.1 or
later; Also requires Crestron Database
version 18.0 or later
Uploading program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1.02.17 or later
Create custom LCD screens and
page flips for custom programs
Vision Tools
®
Pro-e version 3.5 or later;
Requires Crestron Database version 18.0
or later
Create labels for room and preset
group buttons
Crestron Engraver 2.7.0.1 or later; Requires
Crestron Database version 18.0 or later
Programming with Adagio Composer
To add additional Crestron sources, third-party sources, and interfaces use Adagio
Composer. Adagio Composer is part of the Crestron SystemBuilder application
which can be downloaded from the Crestron website.
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