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Re: TV Presets V1
The TV Presets v1 application & modules were released ~Feb.2015 (VTProE 5.7.04 / SG 2.05.06 / SIMPL 4.02.56 / CresDB 49.06.005 / DevDB 62.01.001).
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They were replaced by TV Presets v2 released ~Mar.2018 (VTProE 6.1.09 / SG 2.15.00 / SIMPL 4.09.04 / CresDB 66.05.001 / DevDB 91.05.002).
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I can't confirm first-hand if TV Presets v1 is "no longer working" on latest FW/SW versions, but I'm aware of several cases reporting issues with "Invalid Pin" notice popping up even when no Pin was enabled (first noticed ~Mar.2021 using VTProE 6.2.02 / SG 2.17.01 / SIMPL 4.14.31 / CresDB 203.05.001 / DevDB 200.60.001). Please note that the TV Presets v1 AppMarket page calls out "Note: This module will only work with Crestron Device Database 115.00.002.00 and earlier."
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This particular issue was brought to the attention of the Smart Graphics team as BR 5515, but the report was closed noting that TV Presets v1 is over 6 years old, deprecated, and only TV Presets v2 is receiving support and fixes.
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TV Presets v2 offers a number of advantages (no manual creation of channel lineup files, live TV Guide info, supported in deployments where control system processor AUTH+SSL are enabled, etc.), but requires supported touchpanel/remote models and internet access.
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In situations where transitioning to TV Presets v2 isn't viable, True Blue Support recommends rolling back software versions to those known-working with TV Presets v1. Older software versions can be found on Crestron's FTP server as shown here: ?
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Based on the required Device Database version called out on the AppMarket page, I would advise rolling back to ~Mar.2020 software versions:
VTProE 6.2.00 / SG 2.15.06 / SIMPL 4.14.10 / CresDB 87.05.001 / DevDB 115.00.002
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Re: SIMPL calendar function
If you aren't a SIMPL+ programmer, use the "Event Scheduler 2 v1.2.0 (cm)" module found in SIMPL's Symbol Library / Module Database. |
Unable to connect to any 2 series processor with Toolbox
Good day all. Hope someone can assist me. I have not been programming for a while as I used my "alone time" during Covid to do all the upgrades to my system that I needed. I need to add a few lines to the program, but for some reason I am unable to upload/receive data via Toolbox (v 3.09.129.00). I have tried 3 different racks as well. Its connects but does not retrieve or send data. I tried a new Laptop and installed the software from previous down loads, but no luck. Tried to update all the software via Masterinstaller, but getting massage that FTP server address is incorrect. (Will look into this on Monday). in desperation I installed Viewport again and it connects and works fine.?
Has anyone experienced this before? Could it be some windows/firewall upgrade issue? Thanks Nelius |
BSS BLU Matrix Router
I am using the BSS BLU modules v1.4
I have a Matrix Router to control. This matrix router has two inputs to a single output. I have the Control Type as SourceMatrix. The [A] parameter is set to 1 as it is a single output. For the InputValue analog, I can send 1d or 2d to switch between either input. The control itself allows for either input or both inputs to be active. What do I do if I need both to be active? I assume I can set the inputValue to 1 and then pulse the Route input, set the InputValue to 2 and then pulse Route again. What will the ActualRoute output reflect when both are routed? OR do I need to use two instances of the module, where I have one of them set to input 1 and the other to input 2 and then look at each separately? |
Re: Cisco Touch 10 Layout
In these cases, there is still Crestron doing the control of the devices, just the Touch10 is the UI for the Crestron.? There is no direct control of other devices from the Cisco.
Look up "Cisco Room Control"? They have a UI editor (really just a web script that runs in the browser), that lets you add panels/buttons to a layout and assign Text and control ID's too.? Then on the Crestron side, it's all custom at that point, as the main CIsco module does not support any of the extra Room control stuff.? The API document is part of the normal API manual I believe, but I've also seen separate api manuals that cover just the room control commands/responses.? You'll have to do some custom Crestron coding to catch the messages from Cisco and to report back feedback status of buttons and guages etc. to update the UI. -- Jason Mussetter Control Systems Designer Mussetter Programming Services |
Re: SIMPL calendar function
A "day of week" Simpl+ module is about the easiest you could do. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:55 PM <dwiencek@...> wrote: Greetings! I used a TOD to turn on/off a boardroom monitor, but forgot about Sat/Sun. How can I turn on the monitor only M-F? Thanks in advance. |
Re: More VC-4 - SIMPL Debugger
Got it!
I was erroneously thinking that the port # on the toolbox address entry was the 49300 port... but now I know that it was supposed to be the HTTPS port instead.
The "Port(if not default)" does not give any hint about this. Anyway, I was able to get this to work.? ?
Now, for the greater good I want to suggest Anydesk for those of you that need a quick way to get direct access to a remote system when all you have is somebody with a laptop on the other side.?
And by that I mean you can directly access the processor or VC4 in your laptop as if you were sitting inside of the far-end network. (Because I hate when you are constrained to using toolbox on a remote machine through Teamviewer, It makes me claustrophobic!)
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The feature is called TCP Tunneling.
Here are the instructions: Once you have anydesk connected to the remote laptop, look for Actions -> Setup TCP Tunneling. Then in there you will punch the usual ports. Note that "remote host" is the IP of the crestron processor (or VC-4) on the other side of the network. The example shown here is what is needed to access an appliance box (non-VC4).? LocalPort? ? RemoteHost? ?????RemotePort 41794? ? ? ? 192.168.10.55? ? ? 41794 41796? ? ? ??192.168.10.55? ??? 41796??
22? ??? ????? ??192.168.10.55? ??? 22 ?
Once you have the TCP Tunneling rules in place, on your toolbox you have to enter the loopback IP in the address field: 127.0.0.1
So when toolbox connects it will go through this path: Toolbox -> loopsback into... -> Anydesk forwards to... -> the far-end Laptop, which in turn forwards to... -> the far-end crestron processor. The big advantage of all this is that it allows you direct access to a far-end processor without any need for VPN nor having to ask anybody to open ports on firewall etc.? All you need is somebody with a laptop running Anydesk on the far end. Thats it. For VC-4 the steps are the same as above but you also need to add rules for 49300 and also forward the HTTPS port, such as this: LocalPort? ? RemoteHost? ?????RemotePort
41794? ? ? ? 192.168.10.55? ? ? 41794 41796? ? ? ??192.168.10.55? ??? 41796??
22? ??? ????? ??192.168.10.55? ??? 22 49300? ? ? ? 192.168.10.55?? ? ?49300 443? ? ? ? ? ??192.168.10.55?? ? ?443
One final note is that AnyDesk by default has TCPTunneling grayed out. The person on the other laptop must explicitly tick a box allowing you to use this feature. If you poke around the settings, you can configure a laptop to give you convenient unattended access.
I highly recommend AnyDesk, and no, I'm not being sponsored by them :) |
Crestron Used Hardware
Michael S Moran
Dear Crestron Team,
Like many of us in the Crestron World, I have numerous used but functioning equipment such as:
If any of this Giddy-Up has any tractation with your present needs, kindly reach out to me at: Info@...?or 561.391.1843 Mike Moran Sound Plus Wood, Inc. ? |
CLX-2DIUMU8 - Are there any out there in the world?
Crestron dealer here.? I'm looking for 5 CLX-2DIMU8 modules.? If anyone has any of them they're willing to part with, I would greatly appreciate it.? I realize this is probably a fruitless effort, but having exhausted many other avenues, it's worth a shot.
Thanks, Ryan Meissner |
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