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Figure 3.15: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box

2.Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may contain all printable characters.

3.Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box.

4.Repeat steps 1-3 for each target device in the system.

5.Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or-

Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.

NOTE: If an IQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.

To list target devices alphabetically by name:

Press Alt+N or click Name in the Main dialog box.

Commands Dialog Box Functions

From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your AutoView 3050/3100/ 3200 switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update your firmware.

Table 3.6: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices

Features

Purpose

 

 

Broadcast

Begin broadcasting to your target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting

Enable

under the Setup dialog box.

 

 

Scan Enable

Begin scanning your target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup

 

dialog box.

 

 

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