Crestron electronic MC2E Crestron MC2E 2-Series Professional Media Controller Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder , Programming with SIMPL Windows

Crestron MC2E 2-Series Professional Media Controller

Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder

The easiest method of

rogramming, but does not

offer as much flexibility as

SIMPL Windows.

The Crestron AppBuilder offers automatic programming for such residential and

commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, video conferencing, and

lighting. The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for

designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and

functionality. The Crestron AppBuilder then programs the system, including all

touchpanel projects and control system logic.

The Crestron AppBuilder is fully integrated with the Crestron suite of software

development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User

IR Database, and User Modules Directory. The Crestron AppBuilder accesses these

tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems.

NOTE: When using AppBuilder, the MC2E can only be programmed as a master

device.

Programming with SIMPL Windows

NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a

MC2E, developed for specific control system types:

.smw: projectname.smw (SIMPL Windows source file)

.spz: projectname.spz (compiled file for 2-series)

.usp: projectname.usp (source code module for SIMPL+)

.ush: projectname.ush (compiled file with SIMPL+ header file)

SIMPL Windows is the Crestron graphical, Windows-based development tool for

programming control systems. The SIMPL Windows interface provides two

workspaces: the Configuration Manager, for configuring the control system,

touchpanels, and controlled network devices; and Program Manager, for designing

the logic and functionality of the control system.

In addition, you can use the powerful Crestron Viewport utility to perform multiple

system tasks, such as uploading the program to the control system and performing

diagnostic functions. Together with the Crestron Database, these tools provide you

with the essential components you need to program the MC2E. Crestron software is

available on CD-ROM, or can be downloaded from the Crestron website

(www.crestron.com)—registration is required for downloading.

NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron

dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users

may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the

FTP site).

NOTE: The information in this section assumes that the reader has knowledge of

SIMPL Windows. If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the

software.

In Configuration Manager, drag the MC2E from the Control Systems folder of the

Device Library to System Views. The following figure shows the available slots in

the MC2E.

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