Software and Hardware Requirements:

To install G4 Panel Preview, you must have the following software installed on your computer:

• Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8
• Direct3D v9
• Operating System Languages: English, Spanish, French, German

Minimum hardware requirements:

• Pentium 233 MHZ processor (minimum requirement); 300 MHZ or faster recommended
• 10 MB of free disk space (minimum requirement); 20 MB recommended
• 128 MB of installed memory (RAM).
• Minimum (VGA) screen resolution of 800x600

New Features:

• Added support for Modero-X touch panels
• Added page-flip transitions
• Added sub-page views
• Added support for complex-script language rendering
• Added support for gestures
• External buttons will be displayed in a separate, scalable window (except for Mio-Modero R-4 projects)
• User Preference: Show External Buttons at Startup
• User Preference: Scale Oversized Panels on Startup
• Will install and run on Windows 7/Windows 8

Duet is the unique and powerful dual-interpreter environment for programming NetLinx control systems. Program the system in NetLinx or Java or a little of both. Simplify your programming world!

Central Controller firmware 3.41.422 or better is a pre-requisite. For this release, the Device SDK was modified to include the following additional devices:

• Functionality fix for PASSBACK module-level behavior
• Fixed echo-effect on SNAPI commands (e.g: CAMERAPRESETPROPERTIES issue)
• Fixed parsing of Bundle-Version and Duet-Revision

G4 PanelBuilder is a Windows application that offers accelerated development of AMX G4 user interface pages using G4 PanelBuilder Templates (.TPT) available from AMX or designed by the dealer.

New Features: Support for NXD-CV10, NXT-CV10, and NXT-CV10/PB panels.

IREdit provides the ability to capture and edit IR hand control files (.IRL, .IRV, or IR information contained within a .IRN database file) for use on Axcess and NetLinx platforms.

New Features: IREdit now includes additional data in the AMX IR database to support IR devices in VisualArchitect. Visual Architect can read the AMX IR database and add IR devices to the list of available devices that can be added to the system. The VisualArchitect data is also updated using the Web Update feature when a new AMX IR database version is released.

What's New for NetLinx Studio - Version 3.3

FEATURE - Added a new "Network Device Addressing" dialog for devices located on a LAN that are displayed within the Online Tree. This supports the new ICSLan Devices that are available.

FEATURE - New Online Tree features include the following (from the context menu):

• Ability to launch a TELNET window via NetLinx Studio window or a user defined program (see the "Preferences" dialog).
• Output Reporting Options - Text or CSV output formats.
• Device Properties information display ("Show Devices Property" from the context menu).
• Launch the "Firmware Transfer" dialog from a selected device within the tree.
• Created a "Dynamic\Virtual Devices" branch within a System branch.
• Ability to "Reboot the Master" from a selected master within the tree.

FEATURE - Updated the Communications dialog for a more efficient flow of entering the communication information.

FEATURE - Ability to launch a TELNET winddow from the Zero-Config device tree (via NetLinx Studio or a user defined TELNET program).

FEATURE - An updated NETLINX.AXI (V1.53) is now available with the following new features (must have NetLinx Master firmware version 4 or higher):

• Added new NetLinx Math Functions: EXP_VALUE()
• LOG_VALUE()
• LOG10_VALUE()
• POWER_VALUE()
• SQRT_VALUE()
• Added SMTP email support so you can send emails directly from NetLinx or Java: SMTP_SERVER_CONFIG_SET()
• SMTP_SERVER_CONFIG_GET()
• SMTP_SEND()
• Added NetLinx Logging APIs: SET_LOG_LEVEL()
• GET_LOG_LEVEL()
• AMX_LOG()

BUG FIX - Corrected the problem with the TELNET windows sending too many unneeded communication messages. This was causing heavier than needed network traffic.

BUG FIX - Added current workspace path to the list of directories to search for in the "Find-In-Files" dialog.

BUG FIX - Ability to add/assign user-defined images to the toolbars. Select the "Settings-Customize..." menu item, then right-mouse click on any toolbar icon to activate the "Button Appearance" dialog.

BUG FIX - The "IR Data" tab is now refreshed whenever an IR File is dropped into a Workspace.

BUG FIX - The problem of the TCP/IP History not being exported to the user's preference file has been corrected.

Features

New panel devices: Modero X Series

MXD-430

• 4.3 inch color widescreen wall-mount touch panel with intercom
• 480 x 800 resolution (portrait only)
• supports both single- and two-finger gestures

Video Graphics Fill: (Modero X Series only)

• Added new source option: MXA-MPL

NOTE: Enabling MXA-MPL source will require panel firmware v2.103.x or greater

Sub-Page View: (Modero X Series only)

• Added scrollbar indicator properties
• ScrollBar toggle enable/disable
• Scrollbar Offset position relative to right/bottom border

NOTE: Sub-Page View scrollbar will require panel firmware v2.103.x or greater

Page Flip Animations (Modero-X Series only)

• Added twelve new animated transitions for Modero-X Series panels:
• zoom in
• zoom out
• implode
• explode
• spin in
• spin out
• flip card
• tumble
• slats
• squish
• wipe
• waves

NOTE: New transitions will require panel firmware v2.103.x or greater.

Fonts:

• Fixed Space character issue with font amx_icons.ttf
• Fixed issue with non-referenced fonts remaining in .TP4 project file (For more details, refer to the "Known Issues" section below.)

Function Map Tree: Added ability to expand/collapse ports

Panel Reports: Added Sub-Page Sets and Sub-Page View Buttons

AMX USB Driver Information for USB Enabled G4 Panels

NOTE: The AMX USB driver is no longer bundled in the installations of TPDesign4 or other AMX software applications. This change is effective with the release of TPDesign4 version 2.7.

To download the latest AMX USB driver, please visit the AMX website. (Search on keyword "AMX USBLAN".)

After installation of the AMX USB Driver, please follow the steps below to ensure a valid USB connection to the G4 panels:

1. Power up the Panel without the USB cable connected to the panel.
2. Plug in the USB cable into the G4 panel.
3. You should see an USB icon show up in the System Tray.
4. Double click on the icon to bring up the list of USB devices you should see the "AMX USB LAN LINK"" device in the list).
5. If the "Install Driver" dialog doesn't appear automatically, select the "Properties" button and then the "Update Driver" button.
6. When the Install Driver dialog does appear, click on the Next buttons, accepting all the default prompts.
7. The OS will complain about the fact that the driver you are installing/updating does not have a digital signature. This is acceptable, so select to continue the installation.
8. After installation is complete, you are ready to connect to the USB port of the G4 panel. This is done via the Virtual NetLinx Master connection in the Transfer->Connect dialog.

Known Issues - This section contains the identified issues that this version is shipping of the product contains

• Most languages can be entered into the state via Windows language packs. However, some languages are not supported by code-pages. These languages will display ??? for characters entered via the keyboard, even if the selected font supports the language. However, text in these languages can still be pasted via the clipboard.
• This TPDesign4 release adds support for list box buttons as well as marquee text and the new page-flip "forget" acction for use with the R-4 remote device. The R-4 device does support these new features. However, these features are also available for the other existing panel types, but are as yet not supported in the existing firmware of those devices.
• If TPDesign4 is minimized when a transfer completes, the docking location of the toolbars and control bars will be lost.
• On some Windows NT operating systems you may receive the following error upon launching the application... "Entry Point Not Found. The procedure entry point __lc_collate_cp could not be located in the dynamic link library MSVCRT.dll." If this should occur, rebooting the machine should solve the issue, and this should only need to be performed once.
• Font Replacement
  Starting with version 2.7, TPDesign4 will replace all instances of non-supported fonts with an appropriate replacement font when a panel project is opened. The panel project will be marked as modified at this point. The unsupported fonts, along with the corresponding replacement font, are listed below:
• Unsupported Font: AMX Icon 2 Normal
• Replacement Font: AMX Icon 3
• Unused Fonts
• TPDesign4 users may occasionaly encounter the situation where fonts no longer used in the project continue to be retained in the project and sent to the touch panel. A modification has been added to TPD4 v3.3 Build 670 and greater to resolve this.
• This process requires three distinct actions to be taken by the user.
• Step 1 - Select "Verify Function Maps" from the Panel menu. This will iterate through the entire project and rebuild all of the font references in addition to the function maps.
• Step 2 - Use the "Find & Replace" feature from the Edit menu to replace all references to the font to be removed with a new font selection. This is located down in the "States" section of properties.
  This must be repeated for each font descriptor listed in the "Search Criteria" (left) side of the dialog for the "State-Font" property.
  NOTE: Be sure to specify "Entire Panel" for scope.
  When all references have been replaced, the font should no longer appear in the list of font descriptors provided in the "Search Criteria".
• Step 3 - Save the project. All unreferenced fonts should be dropped from the project when the project is saved.

NOTE: The "AMX Icon 2 Normal" font should be removed from the collection of Windows registered fonts, as it can possibly create conflicts with the font "AMX Icon 2". This can be accomplished by going to the Fonts page in Windows Control Panel and deleting the entry for "AMX Icon 2 Normal (True Type)".

VisualArchitect is a comprehensive system design platform that increases the productivity and efficiency of your organization. VisualArchitect simplifies generation of all the programming, touch panel files, IR codes and system documentation for an integrated control system. This software is free to Authorized AMX Dealers and Independent Programmers and is available thru your AMX sales representative. For Domestic Dealers, place an order for NSS-VA, FG3002-21, to receive an installation disc with license key. International dealers should order NSS-VA-INTL, FG3002-21INTL, and contact your regional distributor for the disc, license key and MSRP pricing file in your local currency.

New In Version 1.4.3:

• Background image skins
• 'REPEAT' parameter for a 'HOLD' Event in Code Builder
• Support for new AMX devices
• User Interfaces
• MVP-9000i, NXD-430, NXD-435 / 435P,NXV-300
• ENV-VST-C / i!-Weather ViewStat Thermostat and software
• Novara AxLink ControlPads
• Signal Management
• UDM-0808-SIG Universal Distribution Matrix
• AVX-400 Presentation Switcher
• AVS-OP-0808
• HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI Matrix Switchers
• Lighting
• Radia RE-DC 120/240/277 Radia Eclipse Control Cards
• Software
• NSS-PFRAME PictureFrame, i!-Weather

Prerequisite Software
The following software packages must be installed on the target system before VisualArchitect can be installed:
All Supported Operating Systems:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Available through Windows Update)
• Windows XP:
• Service Pack 3 (Available through Windows Update)
• Windows 7
• Microsoft MDAC 2.7 SP 1 or later (Available at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/data/ref/mdac/downloads/). It is recommended that you also re-run Windows Update after installing MDAC to apply any patches that have been provided by Microsoft.

Companion Software Versions

• FileTransfer 2, 1.6 build 150 or higher, is required for system file transfer support in VisualArchitect (automatically installed with VisualArchitect).
• AMX USBLAN driver, 2.2.1.5 or higher, is required for transfer of R-4 remotes.
• TPDesign4 3.0 or higher is required to create or edit VisualArchitect touch panel templates, or to edit touch panel projects generated by VisualArchitect.
• KeypadBuilder 2.1 or higher is required to edit keypad projects generated by VisualArchitect.
• NetLinx Studio 2.5, build 163 or higher, is required to open APW (NetLinx Studio workspace) files generated by VisualArchitect.
• Cafe Duet 1.8 or higher is required to create or edit Duet modules for use with VisualArchitect.
• IREdit 1.3 or higher is required to receive AMX IR Database updates containing IR control meta-data.

Known Issues
If a version of NetLinx Studio prior to 2.4 build 129 is installed AFTER VisualArchitect, the SNAPI.axi file will be overwritten with an older version that will cause compilation problems. Please ensure that the SNAPI.axi file installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\AMXShare\AXIs (or equivalent local path) is v1.6.1. If not, please re-install VisualArchitect.