
Crestron QM-MD8x8 QuickMedia Distribution System
NOTE: Power to the QM ports on the MD8x8 can be applied using other
configurations. The total power usage of each port group must not exceed the port
group’s available input power.
Programming Software
Have a question or comment about Crestron software?
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help
section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). To post your own question or
view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at
http://support.crestron.com
. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
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
Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
The following are the earliest useable software version requirements for the PC:
• SIMPL Windows version 2.05.08 or later. Requires SIMPL+
®
Cross
Compiler version 1.1.
• Crestron Database version 16.2 or later. Required by SIMPL Windows.
• Crestron Engraver 2.1.3.3 or later.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the MD8x8, it is
recommended to use SystemBuilder and Digital Media Tools software for
configuring and tuning a QuickMedia system.
NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a
MD8x8, 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+)
.umc: projectname.umc (user macro for SIMPL)
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces
(i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and
monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop
functionality in a familiar Windows
environment.
NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE: In the following description, the QM-RMCRX control system is used.
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