Crestron CEN-IDOC Interface for Apple® iPod®

Programming Software
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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 Crestron control system. The following are the minimum recommended software
versions for the PC:
Software
TASK REQUIRED SOFTWARE VERSION
Program control system to
operate CEN-IDOC.
SIMPL Windows version 2.06.20 or later
with SIMPL+ Cross Compiler version 1.1 or
later and Library update 372 or later; Also
requires Crestron Database version 18.0.0
or later.
Upload program and firmware. Crestron Toolbox 1.01.14 or later.
Program with simple wizards for
systems using a CEN-IDOC
(optional but recommended).
Crestron SystemBuilder™ version 3.0
(expected July 2006) or later with
SystemBuilder Templates version 3.0 or
later. Refer to software release notes or
Crestron website for other required
Crestron software packages.

Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder

Crestron SystemBuilder is 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.

Programming with SIMPL Windows

NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the CEN-IDOC, it is
recommended to use SystemBuilder for configuring system.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control
systems. It is organized into two separate, but equally important “Managers”.
Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Crestron control
system by selecting hardware from the Device Library.
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