User Guide

Crestron QM-MD8X8 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher
Programming Software
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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
Program control system to
operate QM-MD8X8
SIMPL Windows version 2.06.20 or later
with SIMPL+ Cross Compiler version 1.1 or
later and Library update 345 or later; Also
requires Crestron Database version 17.2.2
or later
Uploading program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1.01.06 or later
Create labels for front panel
buttons
Crestron Engraver 2.4.1.2 or later
Simplified programming with
wizards for QuickMedia systems
(optional but recommended)
Crestron SystemBuilder™ version 2.0 or
later with SystemBuilder Templates version
2.0 or later. Also requires:
SIMPL Windows 2.06.20 or later with
SIMPL Windows Library Update 345 or
later
Crestron database 17.2.2 or later
Crestron Toolbox 1.01.06 or later
Crestron Engraver 2.4.1.2 or later
VisionTools
®
Pro-e 3.3.4.0 or later
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder
The easiest method of programming, but does not offer as much flexibility as SIMPL
Windows. For additional details, download SystemBuilder from the Crestron website
and examine the extensive help file.
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