Pathway DMX QConnect Software for CR Manual - Manual (Page 29)

DMXQConnect for CR - User Guide Command Reference
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Splash: This refers to the initial screen and graphic seen when
DMXQConnect is first started. You can specify a specific display time duration
or have the splash hold until “a Key is Pressed or a Mouse is Clicked”.
Display: You can choose to have the Command Line and Status Line display
at the bottom of your screen, by click-checking the appropriate boxes.
Comm Port: This screen defines the hardware connection parameters
between your PC and the DMXPathfinder. See Chapter 2: Communications
Setup for instructions. WARNING: Changing these settings may result in a
loss of your DMXPathfinder connection.
Database Backup: As with any other computer application, it is wise to make
backups of your DMXQConnect data. QConnect will remind you to make a
backup as the program is being closed, after the specified number of uses.
DMXPathfinder Options
These will provide the means to remotely select patch mode and configure
your DMXPathfinder interface. A display with two tabs appears:
DMXPathfinder Patch Mode: Lets the user remotely toggle the
DMXPathfinder patch configuration between the two file data stores (Backup
and Normal) from the PC. A Clear function is included which, when chosen,
completely strikes the current patch configuration from the Pathfinder and
erases the Normal patch data from its memory. The Backup patch data in the
Pathfinder’s memory is not affected.
DMXPathfinder Hardware Configuration: Use the mouse to click on your
selections. IMPORTANT: These settings are typically made once during
system setup, and will not need to be changed unless your system
hardware is modified. WARNING: Incorrect settings or modifications
may result in incorrect operation.
The model (DMXPathfinder LR or Classic) must be set to match the connected
hardware. DMXPathfinder LR is identified as such on the front face of the
modules. Classic hardware is only identified as DMXPathfinder on the face.
The Diagnostic Patch selection provides a means for the user or technician to
analyze the patch file output data format and content. When Display Patch
Debug Form is click-checked, a debug window will open every time a PC-to-
Pathfinder patch file transfer is initiated. The window contains a “dump” of the
actual bit-by-bit patch data that was just sent to the Pathfinder. Normally you
should leave this selection set to Do NOT Display Patch Debug Form.
Input and Output card selection is discussed in detail in Chapter 3: Setting Up
the System.