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1. To re name an Auto Detected openGear frame 1 Right click the frame you wish to rename 2 Select Open to display a Device Editor tab Note that the tab title displays the name of the frame and information about the MFC 8300 series Network Controller Card currently installed in the frame Select the Network tab Enter a new name for the frame in the Frame Name field Press Enter Click Apply 5 a 5 Removing openGear Frames from a Tree View This section outlines how to remove an openGear frame from a Tree View in DashBoard Once a frame is removed DashBoard no longer reports the status in the Tree View and you are no longer able to monitor or control the affected devices If communication with a frame is disconnected via the Disconnect option the status indicator is light gray until the frame is re connected If the status indicator is dark gray with the rest of the node displaying as normal a connection cannot currently be established to the device DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard 3 remove or disconnect an openGear frame from the Tree View 1 Ifthe frame you are removing is in a Custom Folder you must first delete the frame from the Custom Folder before it can be removed from the Tree View 2 To remove a manually added openGear frame from the Tree View e Right click the openGear frame you wish to remove e Select to remove the openGear frame from the Tr
2. Using the Automatic Detection Feature By default the DashBoard Control System auto detects any openGear frame on the same IP subnet How often DashBoard queries the network for new frames the default is every 10 seconds depends on how the Automatic Detection feature is configured in the Preferences menu Refer to the section Automatic Discovery on page 6 3 for setup details Refer to the section DashBoard Basic Tree View on page 4 5 for information on the toggling the Auto Connect Devices button Manually adding openGear Frames to DashBoard You will need to manually add openGear frames to the Tree View when the frame is on a different subnet from your computer running the DashBoard client Use the following procedure to manually add an openGear frame to a DashBoard Tree View 1 Click on the Tree View toolbar to open the Select Equipment or Service Type to Add dialog box 2 Expand the openGear node 3 Select TCP IP openGear Frame Operating Tip You can also select File gt New gt TCP IP openGear Frame from the main DashBoard toolbar 4 Click Next gt to open the New TCP openGear Frame Connection dialog box The Invalid host name or IP address message remains until you enter text in the IP Address field 3 2 Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 5 In the text fields provided enter the IP Address display name for the frame and port of the openGear frame you
3. Re query the Network Button Selecting this button enables DashBoard to query the network and automatically add any new devices to the Basic Tree View Note that DashBoard automatically queries the network approximately every 10 seconds If Automatic Discovery is disabled you can force a network query by selecting this button DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 5 e Add New Connection Button Selecting this button opens the New dialog box and enables you to manually add a device such as an openGear frame to the Basic Tree View Use this button to add a device that cannot auto connect but can be found via the network e 6 Delete Button Selecting this button enables you to delete a selected offline or manually added device from the Basic Tree View DE Group Similar Devices Button This button determines how devices are displayed in the Tree View When toggled on devices are grouped by class When toggled off the Tree View is sorted alphabetically 2 Filter Search Field Each Custom Folder includes a Filter feature that enables you to search the Tree View by entering text into the field DashBoard automatically displays the search results in the selected tab under the All Connections node For example to search for a UDC 8225 enter 8225 in the Filter field and the tab only lists the frames that have a UDC 8225 installed Expand the frame nodes inside the All Connections node to display th
4. 1 external browser The DashBoard Help content is displayed in your default web browser 6 Specify how the openGear Help is displayed by selecting one of the following options from the Open window context help menu In the dynamic help view The selected Dialog Context Help is displayed in a new pane of the DashBoard interface This is the default setting In an infopop The Help content is displayed as a persistent popup message 7 Specify how to display the openGear Help by selecting one of the following options from the Open dialog context help menu Ina dialog tray The DashBoard Help content is displayed in a new pane of the DashBoard interface This is the default setting In an infopop The Help content is displayed as a persistent popup message 8 Click Apply to save your changes You can also click Restore Defaults to disregard any changes you have made Importing openGear Help DashBoard allows you to download and install additional help files provided by your openGear manufacturer enabling you to display the most recent help files for your device There are two methods for importing openGear Help Importing openGear Help Files This method enables you to import a file or directory from a location on your network to your DashBoard workstation Use this method if you are running Apple Mac OS or Linux Fedora Installing a Ross Video openGear Help Pack Thi
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6. 8 Click Finish Restoring Parameters for a Group of Devices You can recall all configurations for all devices in the Advanced Tree View from a tve file Card parameters will only load from the DataSafe file if the card type matches and the software versions are compatible Use the following procedure to recall parameters for a group of devices in the Advanced Tree View 1 From the Advanced Tree View select the Custom Folder to recall the configuration file for 2 Select from the Custom Folders toolbar to display the Restore Configuration Wizard 3 From the Configuration Source field select Load Parameters from a File to display the Select Device File menu 4 To enter a filename in the Configuration File field DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 DataSafe 5 e Click Browse to navigate to the file location on your DashBoard host machine Ensure that the select file is a valid tve file Information such as the card type slot and frame names is displayed in the Device Info field An error message will also display in this field if a card type or software version mismatch will occur 5 Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu The Select Destination menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 1 6 Select the devices to restore as follows e From the Select Destination list select the check box es for the devices you wish to recall the file
7. The Device Editor area displays tabs for devices selected from the tree views Each device is represented as a tab in the Device Editor area from which you can access the available parameters and menus for that device You can organize the arrangement of tabs in the Device Editor by dragging and dropping the tabs Figure 4 4 provides an example of a Device Editor tab for an openGear card In this example the status indicator the name of the openGear frame the slot number that the device is installed in and the device type are displayed on the top left corner status information in the bottom left corner and the available parameters used to control the device in the right side of the tab The information and parameters displayed in a Device Editor tab depends on your device and may not reflect what is shown in Figure 4 4 and described below FRAME 3 Slot 20 SPG 8260 FRAME 4 Slot 1 FDT 6604 A Proc Ampe Quad Split 080i 59 94 Output Setup Vio Refresh Upload Reboot Figure 4 4 Device Tab in Device Editor Area Example of an openGear Card 1 Device Tab Title This area displays information to help identify the device such as its status and the product name If the device is an openGear card this tab also displays the openGear frame and the slot that the card is installed in This information is reported automatically by the device 4 12 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard Use
8. Iss 5 1 1 2 Introduction e Access multiple DashBoard applications on a single control network e Ability to have multiple control windows active and available on one screen e Automatic discovery 01 openGear Connect devices Software and firmware upgrades via ethernet e Extensible plug in architecture DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Introduction 3 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms are used All references to the DFR 8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10 slot and 20 slot frames and any available options Card refers to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames including all components and switches DashBoard window refers to the main DashBoard client interface Device refers to an openGear Connect compatible product listed in DashBoard such as an openGear frame or card Frame refers to any openGear frame within your video system Network Controller Card refers to the MFC 8310 N series and MFC 8320 N series cards unless otherwise noted System refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your environment Tree View refers to the Basic Tree View and Advanced Tree View unless otherwise noted User refers to the person who uses the DashBoard client The following conventions are used Navigation procedures assume that you are running Microsoft Windows If you are running Mac OS or Lin
9. Regular backups of your DashBoard settings is recommended or if you want to create a backup of your DashBoard settings and license files before installing a new version of DashBoard Microsoft Windows DashBoard automatically uninstalls a previously installed version but not your settings gt To create a back up your settings Microsoft XP and earlier navigate to the metadata folder Depending on your operating system version this folder may be located at c Program Files DashBoard workspace Copy the workspace folder contents to a new location Ifyou are running Microsoft Vista or higher the metadata folder is at c DashBoard workspace Copy the folder to a new location Apple Mac OS DashBoard saves application information to the following location on your computer Library Application Support openGear DashBoard To create a backup of your settings copy the workspace folder to a different location on your system e Linux Fedora DashBoard creates a workspace directory inside of the current DashBoard directory when the application is launched To create a backup copy of your settings copy the workspace directory to a different location on your system Installing on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows Note that if you are running Microsoft Vista or higher the DashBoard main folder is at c DashBoard while previous Microsoft operating systems will install DashBoard to c Program
10. This is the context sensitive help in a dialog box Use the following procedure to configure the Help display options for DashBoard 1 Select Window gt Preferences to display the Preferences dialog box 2 Select Help to display the Help dialog box 3 Specify the browser used to display the DashBoard Help search results by selecting one of the following options from the Open help search menu In the dynamic help view Select this option to display the DashBoard Help search results in a new pane of the DashBoard interface This is the default setting Ina browser Select this option to display the DashBoard Help search results in your default web browser 4 Specify how to display help documents such as user manuals in pdf format by selecting one of the following options from the Open help view documents menu In place The help document is displayed in the same tab as the link to the document This is the default setting In the editor area The help document is displayed in a new tab in DashBoard Ina browser The help document is displayed in your default web browser 5 Specify how to display the DashBoard Help contents by selecting one of the following options from the Open help contents menu In the help browser The DashBoard Help content is displayed in a new pane of the DashBoard interface This is the default setting DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface
11. a device or frame from the All Connections directory to the desired Custom Folder 4 Custom Subfolders A Custom Subfolder displays the devices connected to DashBoard that you have specified Creating Custom Subfolders allows you to group similar devices together that may be installed in different frames such as the folders in Figure 4 3 If a device in the subfolder needs attention the status indicator shows the most critical warning level For example the Reclockers subfolder in Figure 4 3 indicates a red status because the DRA 8204 in FRAME 6 is reporting an error condition a red status Right clicking a subfolder displays a dialog that includes options for creating a new sub subfolder connecting or disconnecting devices re naming the folder removing the selected subfolder saving and recalling configuration folders 5 Device Status Indicator A status indicator is listed for each device in a subfolder This icon includes the device status the slot and frame in which it is installed if it is an openGear card and the device product name This information is detected automatically but you can also re name an openGear frame or card as required To view a Device Editor tab double click the device node Right clicking a device displays a menu that includes options for opening the device restoring or saving the configuration re naming the device or removing the device 6 Custom Folders Extra Options You may need to select the
12. displays by default the Contents pane and Search box in the toolbar The following Help Systems are currently available in DashBoard DashBoard Help This is the main Help system for the DashBoard Control System that is available by choosing Help gt Help Contents from the main toolbar DashBoard Help provides information on the various features and options available in DashBoard Context sensitive Help is also available by selecting an interface item such as the Basic Tree View tab and clicking F1 when running Microsoft Windows e openGear Help This feature provides information on individual openGear devices such as frames and cards You can access the openGear Help for your device by selecting the device in the Tree Views and clicking F1 when running Microsoft Windows or by choosing openGear from the Help dialog box An option is provided for importing new help files for openGear devices e URM Help This feature provides information on the DashBoard User Rights and Management option This section briefly summarizes how to configure the DashBoard Help display options and import new help files Configuring the DashBoard Help Display Options This section summarizes how to configure the DashBoard Help display features Open Window Context Help This is the context sensitive help that is displayed when you click F1 when using Microsoft Windows in the main DashBoard window e Dialog Context Help
13. e Right click the device in a Tree View and select Open Drag and drop the device from the Tree View to the Device Editor area To refresh the parameters of a device e Click Refresh on the Device Editor tab To maximize or minimize a Device Editor tab 1 Right click the applicable Device Editor tab 2 Select Maximize or Minimize from the menu To organize the Device Editor tabs Organize tabs using one of the following methods Dock or undock the Advanced Tree View and Layout List from the DashBoard window by dragging it outside the DashBoard window Drag and drop the Device Editor tabs to organize a layout as required For information on saving and recalling layouts refer to the section Using Layouts on page 4 15 DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 3 To close a Device Editor tab 1 Right click the Device tab you wish to close 2 Select one of the following options e Close Closes the selected Device Editor tab e Close Others Closes all other Device Editor tabs in the group but the highlighted tab e Close All Closes all Device Editor tabs in that Tab Group 4 14 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using Layouts This section summarizes the Layout feature of the DashBoard client interface Information on creating saving and managing layouts in the Device Editor is also included Overview Layouts are used to save window configu
14. in the Commands Set area 2 Click Copy Shortcut The new command is now listed in the Commands Set area 3 Edit the command as outlined in the section To edit a command on page 4 19 To edit keystrokes for a command 1 Select the command from the list in the Commands Set area 2 Click the appropriate cell in the Shortcut column 3 Type the keystrokes you wish to assign to the command For example you could press D then press H for the Display Help command The new keystrokes now display in the 4 18 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 cell In the example given the cell would now display D H If you press and hold the Ctrl button and then press D the new keystrokes would display as Ctrl D To add a new command 1 Click New Command to display the Command Configuration dialog box e The Command Selection dialog box displays a list of available commands This list is dependent on the plug ins you have installed in the DashBoard client Select a command from the list In the Shortcut field type the keystrokes you wish to assign to the command From the Active drop down menu specify when to execute the command Click Next and follow the on screen instructions oa 5 Click Finish to apply your changes add the new command to the list in the Commands Set area and return to the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box 7 Click OK to apply your changes and exit the dialog box or click App
15. methods e Select Layouts from the main DashBoard toolbar Select a layout from the provided list e From the Layouts View tab double click the name of the layout DashBoard restores the tab selection divider position and scroll position of any Device Editor tabs that were opened when the layout was last saved To rename a layout 1 Right click the layout in the Layouts View tab 2 Select Rename to open the Rename Layout dialog box 3 Enter a new name for the layout in the provided text field 4 Click OK The new name for the layout displays in the Layouts View tab To delete a layout 1 From the Layouts View tab select the layout you wish to delete 2 Click to display the Confirm Layout Delete dialog box 3 Click OK The layout is deleted from the Layout List 4 16 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Keyboard Shortcuts The Keyboard Shortcuts feature provides the ability to define a library of commands than can be executed through a series of keystrokes in the DashBoard client openGear Connect compatible products and other DashBoard product plug ins The DashBoard client comes with a standard library but additional commands may be available depending on the plugs ins you have installed This section provides a brief overview of how to manage your library in the DashBoard client For information on commands available for your specific openGear Connect compatible product refer to its
16. of installing setting up and using the DashBoard client For information on using the DashBoard Server and User Rights Management features refer to the DashBoard Server and User Rights Management User s Guide The DashBoard Control System is built on Ethernet and TCP IP technology which allows remote access across LAN architectures DashBoard offers the ability to view multiple frames with full control and alarming of all populated slots inside an openGear frame This simplifies the setup of numerous devices in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring The devices define their controllable parameters and layout to DashBoard so the control interface is always up to date Alarms raised by devices in the frame are reported at the upper most level making it quick and easy to identify potential failures or problems Monitoring A network of openGear Connect compatible devices can be monitored allowing users to quickly isolate and correct potential problems from a central monitoring station Control DashBoard offers real time control of openGear Connect compatible devices Parameter items and menus vary depending on device functionality DataSafe DataSafe enables you to backup and restore device parameters to and from a single file copy parameters from one device to a another device or even a group of devices via DashBoard This feature allows you to hot swap devices while retaining configurations and Das
17. or MFC 8320 N series installed in the frame to recall DataSafe data or files Restoring a DataSafe File This section outlines how to recall a saved DataSafe file on your DashBoard host machine to a single type of device your network Use the following procedure to recall a DataSafe file 1 From the Tree View right click the device to update 2 Select to display the Restore Configuration Wizard dialog box 3 From the Configuration Source list select Load Parameters from a File 4 Click Next gt to display the Select Device File menu 5 In the Configuration File field enter the DataSafe file to download to your card or click Browse to navigate to the file location on your DashBoard host machine Ensure that the select file is a valid ogd file Information such as the card type slot and frame names is displayed in the Device Info field An error message will also display in this field if a card type or software version mismatch will occur 6 Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu The Select Destination menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 1 7 Select the device s to recall the file to e From the Select Destination list select the check box es for the devices you wish to recall the file to e Verify that the device s you wish to recall the file to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or card type mismatch
18. series of Device Editor tabs and the DashBoard window size and position as a layout Layouts can be recalled using the options in the Main DashBoard toolbar or from a Layouts View tab Note that saving restoring a layout restores the current Device Editor tab selection the divider position and scroll position in opened Device Editor tabs Note that this tab is not displayed by default For more information on layouts refer to the section Using Layouts on page 4 15 Status Indicators Some device include a status indicator beside its node in the Tree Views custom folders and subfolders These indicators may change color to indicate the status of devices as follows e Green This color indicates that the device is running correctly and communicating with the frame Orange This color indicates that the MFC 8300 Network Controller Card for that frame can only support a limited number of connections and that maximum has been reached You can select the Force Connect option after right clicking on the frame status indicator to establish a connection between the frame and your DashBoard workstation However doing so will disconnect another connection to the same MFC 8300 Network Controller card e Yellow This color indicates a minor problem with the device e Red This color indicates that the device has a significant error condition For example there is no input or reference signal from the card e Gray This color
19. settings by selecting Window gt Preferences Note that by default this feature is enabled and DashBoard polls for devices every 10 seconds 2 Toggle 8 on the Basic Tree View toolbar to enable DashBoard to automatically connect to the listed devices in the Basic Tree View 4 6 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 To manually add a device to the Basic Tree View 1 Click on the Basic Tree View toolbar to display the Select Equipment or Service Type to Add dialog box 2 Add a connection by following the on screen instructions To display a Device Editor tab Display a Device Editor tab using one of the following methods From the Basic Tree View double click the device node From the Basic Tree View select the device to edit Click 3 toolbar on the Basic Tree View To remove a device from the Basic Tree View 1 Select the device to remove from the Basic Tree View 2 Click on the Basic Tree View toolbar to display the Confirm tree item removal dialog box displays 3 Click OK DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 7 Using the Advanced Tree View The Advanced Tree View feature enables you to display a tab that you can customize with a layout of folders A folder can display any number of devices or subfolders of devices in a single tab This feature allows you to drag and drop devices into subfolders enabling you to quickly customize folders as re
20. to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or a card type mismatch Click Finish 7 Copying Parameters Use the following procedure to copy parameters from one device to another From the Tree View right click the device to update Select to display the Restore Configuration Wizard dialog box From the Configuration Source select Copy Parameters from another Card Click Next gt to display the Select Source Device menu From the provided list select the card whose settings will be copied Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu From the provided list select the device s to copy the parameters to The Error Warning fields indicate errors such as software or card type mismatch Click Finish 1 9 5 Notes on Saving and Restoring Parameters This section provides brief operational notes when saving and restoring parameters The Restore Configuration Wizard dialog box includes the Hide invalid destinations check box Selecting this check box hides cards in the Select Destination list that are not applicable based on the card type you selected to restore and the software of that card Only those cards that are the same type and compatible software versions will be listed The Select Destination list displays the frame and cards in the same format as seen in the Tree View For example if the frame node is expanded in the Tree View the same node i
21. wish to add Operating Tip You can also click Detect Frame Information to enable DashBoard to detect the port name unique identifier and other connection information from the specified IP Address Once DashBoard detects the information the Automatically Track Updates to Frame Information check box is selected so that any changes are automatically updated in DashBoard 6 Click Finish to display the openGear frame in the Tree View Frames added to the Tree View are also displayed in the Advanced Tree View 7 Repeat the procedure for each openGear frame that you wish to add to the Tree View Re naming an openGear Frame in the Tree View There are two methods for re naming an openGear Frame in DashBoard The first method is for frames manually added to the Tree View as described in the section Adding openGear Frames to DashBoard on page 3 2 The second method describes how to re name an auto detected frame using the DashBoard menu options available on the MFC 8300 series cards Both methods are described below To re name a manually added openGear frame 1 Right click the frame you wish to rename 2 Select Rename Frame 3 Enter the new name for the frame in the text field provided Note This option is not available if you enabled the Automatically Track Updates to Frame Information option When this option is enabled follow the steps outlined in the section To re name an Auto Detected openGear frame 4 Click OK
22. your computer Note The Web Browser feature is not yet implemented 4 24 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 DataSafe In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for configuring and using the DataSafe feature in DashBoard Refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for details on setting up your MFC 8300 series Network Controller Card The following topics are discussed e DataSafe Overview e DataSafe Basics DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 DataSafe 1 DataSafe Overview DataSafe enables you to save openGear card parameters to a file and later restore those parameters to one or more cards of the same type Multiple configuration sets can be stored if required This gives you the flexibility of configuring a large number of cards identically from a single stored configuration This feature is enabled or disabled on a slot by slot basis and currently defaults to OFF This feature is available for frames using the MFC 8310 N and MFC 8320 N series cards only Refer to your openGear card manual for more information on using DataSafe with your card a Ee Voa 5 JA Custom Folders tx a a Z eins BA SRASGO1A 1 02 Done MUX 8258 4 1 068 Done Se a Refresh Upload Reboot Se Figure 5 1 DataSafe Tab Overview DataSafe Tab The DataSafe tab is available in
23. Fedora Ensure to create a backup for your settings and licensed features if you wish to retain your user data e Delete the Dashboard folder from your computer Installing DashBoard Add on Programs This section briefly outlines how to install Add on programs for DashBoard such as e openGear Extra Feature Pack If you have an executable openGear Extra Feature pack and are running Microsoft Windows use the following procedure to install your feature pack If you are not running Microsoft Windows refer to the feature pack documentation for installation details e Unicode Font Support Pack This program installs an international character set for DashBoard and provides access to fonts capable of displaying all Unicode characters This program is not available for systems running Apple Mac OS This option may be required if you are using an openGear device designed with fonts not supported by the base Java font system Consult your device documentation for requirements and details Use the following procedure to install a DashBoard Add on program 1 Navigate to the openGear website www opengear tv and download the required add on program for your system 2 Ifyou are running Microsoft Windows e Launch the Setup Wizard for your Add on program by selecting the corresponding exe file e Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Add on program 3 If you are running Linux Fedora E
24. File ogd Click Save gt 5 SD Saving a DataSafe File for a Group of Devices This section outlines how to save the configuration of devices in the Custom Folder View to a single DataSafe file This file is in the format tve Tree View Configuration and is stored on the DashBoard host machine Use the following procedure to save a DataSafe file for a group of devices 1 From the Advanced Tree View select the Custom Folder to save the configuration for Select 5 to display the Export to file dialog box Navigate to the location you wish to save the file to Enter a filename in the File name field Ensure the Save as type field is set to Tree View Configuration tvc Click Save Se N 5 Restoring Configurations to Devices DashBoard can send a DataSafe file to a specific MFC 8300 Network Controller Card and slot for use Once received the Network Controller Card updates the card if the installed card matches 5 4 DataSafe DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 the data sent You can also choose to copy parameters from a card to a single device or group of devices Both methods are described in this section As part of the recall process DashBoard opens a DataSafe file examines the card type and software revision and determines what devices on the network in the current Tree View that match The user can then select which card s to update with the new values Note You must have an MFC 8310 N series
25. Files DashBoard Use the following procedure to install DashBoard on a computer running Microsoft Windows 2 0 or higher the Install Wizard automatically uninstalls any previous software versions before proceeding Note f you are upgrading your DashBoard Control System to software version 1 Access the DashBoard software using one of the following methods e Navigate to the Ross Video website and download the current software file e Load the DashBoard software CD into the DVD CD ROM tray of your computer 2 If you are accessing the software from a CD the Installation Wizard automatically runs If the Wizard does not automatically run you can also install the DashBoard software navigate to your DVD CD ROM drive in the Navigation Pane so that the CD contents are displayed in the Main Window of Windows Explorer 3 Launch DBx x x Win setup exe to begin installing the DashBoard program onto your computer 4 Follow the prompts to complete the installation of DashBoard onto your computer DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Installing DashBoard 3 Installing on a Computer Running Apple Mac OS Use the following procedure to install DashBoard on a computer running Apple Mac OS X If you have a previous version of DashBoard installed it is recommended that you remove the DashBoard directory from the Applications folder before proceeding Access the DashBoard software using one of the following meth
26. From this menu you can manually add a device New save changes made to device configuration files on your computer Save Save As Save All log off from DashBoard when using DashBoard URM Sign Out or close the DashBoard client Exit e Layouts From this menu you can display 8 Layouts View tab in the DashBoard window Show Layouts View save your current arrangement of tabs in the DashBoard window Save Layout lock the DashBoard window to its current state Maintain Window State Size Location or select from a list of saved layouts to apply e Views From this menu you specify which tabs to display in the current DashBoard window Window From this menu you can open multiple DashBoard windows on a single screen New Window restore the default DashBoard client layout of tabs Refresh Perspectives show or hide the main toolbar Show Toolbar set the window to the maximum screen size Full screen lock the current DashBoard window Lock Screen and set preferences for Automatic discovery of devices on your subnet automatic login and software updates Preferences Help From this menu you can access the DashBoard online help system Help Contents perform checks for DashBoard software updates Check for Updates and view details about your current DashBoard client software About DashBoard 4 2 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 2 Device Editor This area displays tabs f
27. If you are troubleshooting problems in DashBoard Ross Technical Support may request that you view the error logs for your local DashBoard application To view the error log for your DashBoard application 1 From the main DashBoard toolbar select Help gt About DashBoard gt Installation Details The DashBoard Installation Details dialog box opens 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Click View Error Log to display the error log in the selected application 2 8 Installing DashBoard DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard In This Chapter The DFR 8300 series frames offers remote control and monitoring with the combination of the openGear Network Interface card and the DashBoard Control System This allows users to remotely monitor and control parameters on openGear Connect compatible devices such as openGear frames and cards DashBoard connects to an openGear frame using a TCP IP LAN connection This chapter provides instructions for managing openGear frames in the DashBoard Control System Note For details on configuring your openGear frame and Network Controller Card refer to the DFR 8300 Series User Manual and the MFC 8300 Series User Manual The following topic is discussed Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard 1 Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard When DashBoard is launched openGear frames
28. Manual Iss 5 1 Configuring Devices In This Chapter There are two basic methods to configuring devices offline and online An online device is one that is actively communicating with your DashBoard client You make changes in the Device Editor tab that take affect immediately on that device An offline device is one whose configuration has been saved to a file for offline configuration In this case you use the File Navigator tab to edit a device configuration file that can then be saved on your computer Changes made to this file do not affect the actual device This device configuration file can then be applied to other devices of the same type This chapter provides information on both methods The following topics are discussed Configuring Online Devices in DashBoard e Using the File Navigator Upgrading Device Software DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Configuring Devices 1 Configuring Online Devices in DashBoard DashBoard enables you to configure devices in real time Each device has specific configuration parameters depending on the device you have selected in the Tree View For example you may wish to change a specific parameter on a device while it is online in your openGear frame or re configure a device or upload new device software when it becomes available AN Caution Using the Reboot button takes the device off air during the reboot cycle Configuring Devices in DashBoard Use the following procedure to
29. Slot in the Tree 6 2 Automatic DisCOVery 6 3 THOUDIESHOOUN g wise 5s rn E E REO ete ee E 6 4 Removing Devices from the Tree View 7 6 4 Using the File Navigator erreen a chaos E E EA R 6 5 6 7 Upgrading Device SoftWare eneren n ERE E E i 6 7 Troubleshooting the Software Upload Process ccscessceseeeesseeseeeeeeeeseesseenees 6 8 DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 ii e Contents Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections A Word of Thanks e Overview Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the DashBoard Control System DashBoard is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how DashBoard fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of DashBoard please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Introduction 1 This manual provides an overview
30. a command Keep the following mind e You may elect to keep two or more conflicts active However if such commands are triggered the DashBoard client will prompt you to confirm which command to execute DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 9 e When importing a library conflicts are also flagged enabling you to select which command to implement before the library is imported Importing and Exporting Libraries You can save your library to an xml file on your computer and then import that library to another DashBoard client Note that when importing a library from one DashBoard client to another ensure that the second client is compatible with the first in terms of DashBoard client software version DashBoard version 5 1 0 or higher and installed plug ins To save your library to a file 1 Click Export Shortcuts to display the Export Shortcuts dialog box Exporting a library also includes any user defined commands 2 Follow the on screen instructions to save the file to your computer To import a library to your DashBoard client 1 Click Import Shortcuts to display the Import Shortcuts dialog box The Import Shortcuts dialog box displays the commands currently used in your DashBoard client Old Shortcut column and a preview of the commands that will be in your library after the import New Shortcut column e You can select whether to view only those commands with assigned keystrokes by select
31. are automatically discovered and are available in the Tree View where they can be custom identified collapsed to view just the frame or opened to view available devices in the frame This section includes information for enabling DashBoard to auto connect to openGear frames manually adding and re naming frames to the Tree View and removing frames from the Tree View Refer to the section DashBoard Basic Tree View on page 4 5 for information on using the Basic Tree View For information on using the Advanced Tree View refer to the section Using the Advanced Tree View on page 4 8 It is assumed that if you have the DashBoard Server and URM feature installed that your user account is configured for write access to the frames communicating with your DashBoard client Note DashBoard uses the open SLP protocol to locate openGear frames on the network In larger installations it is recommended to use an SLP Directory Agent DA Contact your IT Department for more information on whether your facility uses an SLP DA Adding openGear Frames to DashBoard Each openGear frame lists all devices within the frame and provides status information in the Tree View You can also remove and disconnect an openGear frame from DashBoard There are two methods for adding an openGear frame to the tree view using the auto connect feature or manually adding a frame by specifying the IP address of the frame Both methods are described in this section
32. avigator toolbar to display the Browse For Folder dialog box 2 Navigate to the folder on your computer where your device configuration files are stored 3 Select OK to close the dialog box and update the tree view in the File Navigator tab The selected folder is displayed To edit a device file 1 In the tree view of the File Navigator tab expand the node of the folder to view a list of available device configuration files You can also search the file hierarchy by entering text in the Filter field 2 Double click the file you wish to edit to establish a connection to it The icon will no longer be grayed out Display a Device Editor tab in the DashBoard window Configure the device parameters as required An asterisk displays on the File Navigator tab and on the applicable Device Editor tab whenever there are unsaved changes in a device configuration file The file that has unsaved changes is also set in blue in the File Navigator tab 5 Save your changes using one of the options in the File menu You can also use the provided buttons on the DashBoard main toolbar To remove a device file from the File Navigator tab 1 Inthe tree view of the File Navigator tab select the file you wish to remove Note that this does not delete the file from your computer 2 Click on the File Navigator toolbar Click OK DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Configuring Devices 5 To refresh a directory 1 Right click the folder in th
33. ces in an openGear frame 1 In the Tree View right click the device which is offline device 2 Select Remove offline devices to remove the offline device from the Tree View Operating Tip You can also select the device and right click to remove it from the Tree View 6 4 Configuring Devices DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the File Navigator The File Navigator tab in DashBoard enables you to quickly navigate manage and update device configuration files A device configuration file stores the configuration of a specific device This functions much like the DataSafe feature for openGear cards where you can save the settings of one device to a file and recall that same file to a device of the same model The File Navigator enables you to edit the settings of a device separate from the actual device allowing you to store the new configuration as a separate file or update the current one Just like the other tree views the File Navigator tab displays device configuration files in a hierarchy But the hierarchy is determined by the folder organization on your computer Note that when you collapse a folder in the File Navigator tab every device file under the folder is disconnected To display a File Navigator tab 1 Select Views from the main toolbar 2 Select File Navigator to display a new File Navigator tab in the DashBoard window To display your device files in a File Navigator tab 1 Click sf on the File N
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35. configure and verify device information in DashBoard 1 From the Tree View double click a device to display a corresponding Device Editor tab In the following example the Device View displays settings for the QSP 8229 located in Slot 3 of FRAME 2 FRAME 2 Slot 3 QSP 8229 Proc Amps Quad Split Refer Setup 180i 59 94 TET gd A isabled Output Setup 0 2 T Signal kod kad D Cia cPutally Ethernet Refresh Upload Reboot Device Tab Example 2 Configure the required parameters using the controls provided in the Settings Area such as those in the Setup tab seen in the previous example Refer to the manual for your device for information on available parameters and menus Re naming an openGear Slot in the Tree View DashBoard offers two methods to re name a card slot Both methods are described in this section Using the Setup tab of the Network Controller Card Use this method to rename the card and have the change effective for the network The new name displays in all DashBoard Tree Views for all DashBoard workstations connected to that card Using the Rename option for a Custom Subfolder item Use this method to rename the card for your local DashBoard workstation only Other DashBoard workstations will not display the new name 6 2 Configuring Devices DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the Setup tab Use the following procedure to re name an openGear car
36. d using the Setup tab From the Tree View double click the MFC 8300 Network Controller Card to display a corresponding Device Editor tab Select the Setup tab In the Card Slot Names section of the Setup tab locate the slot you wish to re name Enter the new name for the card slot in the text field provided The new name displays in all instances of the card for all DashBoard workstations 1 Using the Rename Option Use the following procedure to re name a device using the Rename option From the Custom Folder in the Advanced Tree View right click the device you wish to re name Select Y to display the Rename dialog box Enter the new name for the device in the Name field Click OK The new name is only displayed on your local DashBoard workstation 1 Automatic Discovery The Automatic Discovery feature is enabled by default and allows DashBoard to automatically search for new devices You can specify that DashBoard search all interfaces on the same network or search only those interfaces you have selected To configure the Automatic Discovery feature From the main toolbar select Window gt Preferences The Preferences dialog box opens Select Automatic Discovery to display the Automatic Discovery dialog box Automatic Discovery General InstallfUpdate Licensed Features Refresh Restore Defaults Apply Cz Cee Automatic Discovery Dialog Box Select the Enable check box in the Automatic Di
37. e how to access menus and tabs and how to manage your layouts DashBoard and are running anti virus software You may need to verify that there is an exception in your firewall to allow DashBoard to receive TCP data via Port 5353 Note Contact your I T Department if you experience communication issues with The following topics are discussed e DashBoard Interface Overview e DashBoard Basic Tree View e Using the Advanced Tree View e The Device Editor Area e Using Layouts e Keyboard Shortcuts e Using DashBoard Help e Preferences DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 1 DashBoard Interface Overview This section includes a brief summary of the DashBoard Control System client interface and its components Figure 4 1 displays a DashBoard window that includes the Custom Folders and Layouts View tabs These tabs are not displayed by default when the DashBoard client is launched for the first time i en FRAME 3 Slot 20 SPG 8260 FRAME 4 Slot 1 FDT 6604 7 7 PGT Proc Amps Quad Split 2 iter nce Siot 0 WFC 8220 N sic 8 vea s7070 4 TORATI TE Ethernet Refresh Upload Reboot Figure 4 1 DashBoard Interface Overview 1 Main DashBoard Toolbar The Main DashBoard toolbar provides access to menus that enable you to manually add devices manage your layouts and enable different tabs in the DashBoard window File
38. e specific slots with UDC 8225 cards To clear the Filter field delete the text 3 openGear Frame Status Indicator A status indicator is displayed for each openGear frame detected by DashBoard and is located to the left of the frame name This status indicator summarizes the current status of the detected devices in that specific openGear frame For example FRAME 2 in Figure 4 2 indicates a red status because at least one card is reporting a red status in this case there are three A or an arrowhead next to a status indicator signifies that the list can be expanded to display a list of devices installed in that frame 4 Device Status Indicator A status indicator is listed for each openGear Connect compatible device This icon includes the card status the slot in which it is installed in that frame and the device product name This information is detected automatically To view a device in the Device Editor double click its status indicator Note that if the device is offline you cannot open a tab for it in the Device Editor area Using the Basic Tree View This section briefly summarizes how to use the Basic Tree View features To open or close the Basic Tree View tab e To open a tab select Views gt Basic Tree View To close a tab right click the Basic Tree View tab then select Close To enable automatic discovery Note that this method is applicable to all tree views 1 Confirm the Automatic Discovery feature
39. e tree view of the File Navigator tab 2 Click Reload 6 6 Configuring Devices DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Upgrading Device Software DashBoard enables you to upload software updates to multiple devices available in the Tree View You can select any number of similar devices to upgrade upload software files to and monitor the upgrade progress This section summarizes the upload software process The process may differ for your specific device Refer to your device user manual for information on upgrading the software before proceeding Upgrading Device Software Use the following procedure to upload software to a device 1 Contact your Ross Technical Support representative for the latest software version for your device 2 Display the Device tab of the device you wish to upload software to 3 In the Device tab click Upload to display the Select File Upload menu of the Upload Software Wizard 4 Selecta file to upload as follows e Click Browse to navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload DashBoard automatically selects the last directory that you loaded a file from e Select a file to upload Select Open to return to the Select File Upload menu The Select File Upload dialog box now displays the path to the selected file and information on the selected file such as name type load size and creation date A warning is displayed in the Warnings field when software conflicts occur such as the sel
40. ected file will downgrade the selected device 5 Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu 6 Select the device s you wish to upload the selected software file to as follows e Note that only the device you selected in is selected e Ifyou wish to include other devices select the desired devices from the Select drop down list using one of the following options Select All This option selects all the similar devices The selected software file will be uploaded to all devices on the network lt Select Without Warnings This option selects only those devices that do not include a conflict with the selected software file Select Without Warnings include downgrades This option uploads the software to similar devices that do not have any conflicts but will include those devices that will be downgraded if the selected software file is uploaded to them Select None This option clears all the check boxes in the Device field Click Select The Device field located below the Select drop down list displays information such as the device name and slot information frame it is installed in the current software version and any applicable error messages are displayed e You can also select the devices to upgrade by selecting or clearing the corresponding check boxes in the Device field Ifthe Hide invalid destinations check box is selected the menu only displays similar devices for the select
41. ed software file For example if you are attempting to DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Configuring Devices 7 upload a software file for 8 1120 8625 only UDC 8625 cards will be displayed If the check box is cleared all devices currently installed on the network are displayed but are grayed out 7 Click Finish The Uploading to Selected Devices menu displays and the upload process begins A progress bar displays in the Uploading to Selected Devices menu for each device you selected in step 6 Important Clicking m during an upload can leave the device in an invalid state Monitor the upgrade process bar s displayed in the Uploading to Selected Devices menu while the software is upgraded to your device You can also display the Uploading to Selected Devices menus as a new tab in DashBoard allowing you to work in other DashBoard areas during the upload by selecting the Run in Background When the upload is complete click OK to close the Uploading to Selected Devices menu Troubleshooting the Software Upload Process Use the following information if the software upload process has failed If the Selected file does not exist or Selected file is not a valid upload file error conditions are displayed in the Upload Failed dialog box select OK from the dialog box and re start the upload process and select the correct file If a No response from device condition is encountered the upload failed while in progr
42. ee View 3 To disconnect communications to an openGear frame from DashBoard Toggle 8 to off e Right click the openGear frame you wish to disconnect e Select K The frame status indicator is grayed out in the Tree View 4 To re connect to an openGear frame e Right click the frame status indicator e Select or toggle 2 to on Auto Discovery Selecting for an auto detected frame will temporarily remove the frame but the frame will re appear in the Tree View again due to the auto discovery feature of DashBoard You must first disable the auto discovery feature before you can remove a frame in this instance Refer to the section Automatic Discovery on page 6 3 for details on configuring the auto discovery feature However you can still disconnect from an auto discovered frame by toggling the Automatic Discovery option off 3 4 Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface In This Chapter DashBoard allows for multiple Device Editor tabs to be active and available on one screen which is useful when a functional path involves more than a single device These tabs can be saved and recalled as a layout allowing for quick access to frequently used devices Layouts can consist of a single device window multiple device windows displayed full screen in tabs or multiple devices on a shared screen This chapter introduces you to the DashBoard client interfac
43. ess due to loss of power or communications Verify that the device is powered on and that you have communication to the openGear frame You must then restart the upload process DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 6 8 Configuring Devices Notes openkear Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information Telephone 1 613 652 6 odi After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 Uppe Email techsupport rossvideo com Telephone 1 613 652 6 General Fax 1 613 652 5 Information Email solutions rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com Visit Us Visit our website for e Company information and news e Related products and full product lines e Online catalog Testimonials i Video Production Technology
44. extracted to a directory Proceed to step 7 Download Select this option if the help file is to be downloaded from the manufacturer website Proceed to step 8 7 Ifyou selected File or Directory e Click Browse in the Selected Help area e Navigate to the file you wish to import e Click Open to return to the Import openGear Help File s dialog box Note that the file location is now displayed in the Selected Help field e Click Finish to import the file into DashBoard 8 Ifyou selected Download e Enter the URL of the help file in the Selected Help field e Click Finish to import the file into DashBoard To view your new help file choose Help gt Help Contents from the main toolbar and select the file from the openGear node DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 3 Preferences This section briefly outlines additional options available in the Preferences menu in DashBoard Secure Storage Ross Video recommends that the Secure Storage feature be configured only by system administrators or as directed by Ross Technical Support when troubleshooting Web Browser The Web Browser feature enables you to add remove or edit installed web browser applications for your computer running DashBoard Ross Video recommends leaving the options for this feature at the default states where the Use internal Web browser is selected and the External Web Browser is set to the default web browser application for
45. gt lt button on the Custom Folder toolbar to display the available Extra Options New Advanced Tree View tab This option opens a new Advanced Tree View tab in DashBoard Clear This Advanced Tree View tab This option closes the current Advanced Tree View and opens a new Advanced Tree View in its place If you have made any changes to the current Advanced Tree View you will be prompted to save your work e Open Advanced Tree View This option enables you to select a previously saved Advanced Tree View to open in the current session of DashBoard Save Advanced Tree View This option saves the selected Advanced Tree View If you have re named the main Custom Folder the new name is now displayed An asterisk displays next to the Custom Folder tab name when there are unsaved changes for that tab B Save Advanced Tree View As This option saves the selected Advanced Tree View under a new filename gy Import Advanced Tree View This option enables you to import an Advanced Tree View from another location or DashBoard computer e Export Advanced Tree View This option enables you to export an Advanced Tree View to another location or DashBoard computer DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 9 New Folder This option enables you to create a new subfolder in the Advanced Tree View 5 Save Configuration to File This option is only available when usi
46. hBoard is not required to have the parameters on the new device updated You can update a subset of devices instead of the entire connected view or to replace a device and have the previous device settings automatically loaded onto the new device When using openGear cards this feature is available for frames using the MFC 8310 N and MFC 8320 N Network Controller Cards series only Software Upgrades You can upgrade the software and firmware on devices such as openGear cards in the field using DashBoard The upgrade utility verifies firmware and software upgrades against device hardware and prevents accidental loading of incorrect files to the wrong hardware DashBoard is designed to allow for future feature plug ins and upgrades to allow users the ability to customize control and monitoring needs Overview Features The following features make DashBoard a unique system for your openGear requirements e DashBoard software and manual are available for download from the Ross Video website e Store and upload configurations to multiple devices using DataSafe e Ability to perform batch software upgrades to allow multiple cards of the same model to be upgraded at one time from any DashBoard terminal on the network e Customize views with the Advanced Tree View feature e Java based for installation in Microsoft Windows Mac OS and Linux Fedora e Access multiple openGear frames on a single control network DashBoard User Manual
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48. indicates the device is currently offline and cannot communicate with DashBoard The offline status is also reflected in its Device Editor tab icon If the status indicator is replaced by this symbol the user does not have permission to view modify the device In the case of an openGear frame this icon means the frame parameters are locked and the Master Password is required to use it Refer to DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 3 the DashBoard Server and URM User Manual and the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for details When a device has this icon there are no editable parameters underneath it Note The Frame Status Indicator the Custom Folders and the subfolders reflect the most severe status of any detected devices 4 4 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 DashBoard Basic Tree View This section outlines the Basic Tree View of the DashBoard client For details on using the Advanced Tree View feature refer to the section Using the Advanced Tree View on page 4 8 Overview The Basic Tree View displays devices such as openGear frames and cards in a tree structure When you launch DashBoard all devices within the same subnet are auto detected unless this feature is disabled in the tab toolbar Refer to the section Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard on page 3 2 for information on adding openGear frames to the Basic Tree View For information on connec
49. ing sections for information on the system requirements for DashBoard Microsoft Windows XP XP64 Vista Vista64 7 Systems The following are the minimum requirements when installing DashBoard on a Microsoft Windows system Intel Pentium 4 1 6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo recommended e 1GB or more of RAM 2GB is recommended e 200MB available in HD space e Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 minimum Apple Mac OS X 10 5 Leopard 10 6 Snow Leopard 10 7 Lion Systems The following are the minimum requirements when installing DashBoard on a Mac OS system Intel Core Duo processor 1GB or more of RAM 2GB is recommended e 200MB available HD space e Java 6 installed e Mac Safari Linux Fedora 9 10 11 Systems The following are the minimum requirements when installing DashBoard on a Linux system Intel Pentium 4 1 6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo recommended e 1GB or more of RAM 2GB is recommended e 200MB available in HD space e Version 2 2 1 GTK widget toolkit and associated libraries GLib Pango are required e Mozilla 1 4GTK2 or higher 2 2 Installing DashBoard DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Installing the DashBoard Control System Client This section includes instructions on installing the DashBoard client to your computer The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website Creating a Backup of the Settings and Licensed Features
50. ing the Hide commands with no shortcuts check box e Importing a library merges commands including any user defined commands with the current library 2 From the Select shortcuts source area specify a library to import using one of the following methods e Use the drop down menu to select a file provided by the plugs ins you have installed Click amp to display the Import shortcuts from file dialog box and navigate to the file on your computer Follow the on screen instructions and click Open to return to the Import Shortcuts dialog box 3 Click OK to import the library and return to the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box Resetting to Default Values You can choose to reset a single command or your entire library to the factory default values Note that resetting the library also deletes any commands that do not come standard with the DashBoard client or your openGear Connect compatible product For example any commands that are copies will be deleted and any standard commands you edited will be reset To reset a single command 1 Select the command from the list in the Commands Set area 2 Click Default Shortcut To reset the library 1 Click Restore Defaults 2 Follow the on screen instructions 4 20 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using DashBoard Help The DashBoard Help system is accessed by selecting Help gt Help Contents from the main toolbar of DashBoard The DashBoard Help
51. lict field for that slot is populated with the new information alerting the user that a new configuration is DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 5 2 DataSafe available for that slot The information is displayed in the form of xxxx where xxxx represents the card type represents the software revision and y represents the card status If the field is blank there is no saved data for this slot e Disable check box This option disables the DataSafe feature for that slot e Force button If any slots have a software version mismatch the Force button allows the user to load the current DataSafe data to the cards and overwrites the frame stored data with the card s current settings This button is enabled only if a software version incompatibility exists For more information on forcing DashBoard to update cards with software incompatibilities refer to the section Forcing DataSafe Updates on page 5 7 e Mask Warning check box The MFC 8300 series Network Controller card displays a warning in the Data Safe State field of the Hardware tab if any of the card slots have an error For example 11 a card is installed that does not match the last saved data for that slot If the check box is selected no warnings are displayed in DashBoard The default setting is to display warnings and errors 2 Save Restore Device Parameters in the Basic Tree View The following DataSafe options may be available when yo
52. ly to update the library without exiting the dialog box To edit a command 1 Select the command from the list in the Commands Set area 2 To edit the keystrokes for the command e Click the appropriate cell in the Shortcut column e Type the keystrokes you wish to assign to the command 3 To specify when to execute the command e Click the appropriate cell in the Active column e Select an option from the drop down menu The following options come standard Anywhere Executes the command whenever the DashBoard client is running and active or when a dialog box is active Anywhere except dialogs Executes the command only when the DashBoard client is active but not when a dialog box is active Only in dialogs Executes the command only when a dialog box is open and active 4 Click OK to apply your changes and exit the dialog box or click Apply to update the library without exiting the dialog box Resolving Conflicts A conflict occurs when the same keystroke s are assigned to one or more commands The DashBoard client detects when there are conflicts and flags them in the Commands Set area by displaying a red icon next to the affected command names and setting each name in red The Apply and OK buttons are disabled until the conflict is resolved and a message is displayed near the top of the dialog box Refer to step 2 in the section To edit a command on page 4 19 for details on updating the keystrokes for
53. m properties and user preferences that can be used for troubleshooting Viewing Installation Details Use the following procedure to view the installation details for your DashBoard client 1 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop 2 From the main DashBoard toolbar select Help gt About DashBoard gt Installation Details The DashBoard Installation Details dialog box opens 3 To view details on the currently installed software features and options for your DashBoard application Select the Installed Software tab e From the provided list select the required software feature e Click Properties 4 To view details on your DashBoard installation history e Select the Installation History tab Select the required configuration from the Previous configurations list The Configuration contents pane updates to include a list of the features and options 5 To view details on the installed plug ins for your DashBoard application Select the Plug ins tab Select the required plug in from the provided list e Click Legal Info to display the plug in licensing agreement DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Installing DashBoard 7 e Click Show Signing Info to display a new pane that includes the signing date and the signing certificate for the selected plug in Click Hide Signing Info to close the pane e Click Columns to configure how information is displayed in the Plug ins tab Viewing Error Logs
54. ng e Press Shift F4 Select Window gt Lock Screen To unlock the interface e Use the provided Unlock wheel 2 6 Installing DashBoard DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Viewing Installation Details You can view your installation history activities in DashBoard and error logs using the DashBoard Installation Details dialog box available from the About DashBoard dialog box DashBoard Installation Details Overview This section briefly explains the components of the DashBoard Installation Details dialog box should you need to view it for troubleshooting purposes or as directed by Ross Video Technical Support The DashBoard Installation Details dialog box includes the following tabs Installed Software tab This tab displays the currently installed DashBoard features plug ins and application details Details such as software version and ID are also provided Installation History tab This tab displays information on the current and any previous configurations of DashBoard installed on your computer Details such as the date of installation and applications installed are also provided From this dialog you can also Revert to any previously installed software using the Revert button e Plug ins tab This tab displays the ID name provider and version of the currently installed plug ins or add on programs for DashBoard e Configuration tab This tab displays information such as platform details syste
55. ng the MFC 8310 N and MFC 8320 N Network Controller Cards For more information on this feature refer to the section DataSafe Overview on page 5 2 Restore Configuration This option is only available when using the MFC 8310 N and MFC 8320 N Network Controller Cards For more information on this feature refer to the section DataSafe Overview on page 5 2 00 Show Device List Selecting this option displays or hides the list of connected frames and devices in the Advanced Tree View tab 6 Delete Advanced Tree View This option deletes the current Custom Folder from DashBoard Using the Advanced Tree View This section briefly summarizes how to use the Advanced Tree View features To open a new Advanced Tree View tab in DashBoard 1 From the DashBoard main toolbar select Views gt Advanced Tree View gt New Advanced Tree View Tab To add a new subfolder to the Custom Folders 1 On the Custom Folders toolbar select If you do not see this button click first to display a list of available functions 2 You are prompted to enter a name for the new subfolder An asterisk displays at the top of the Custom Folders tab to remind you to save the this tab To add devices to a subfolder 1 Select the device from the All Connections or any available Tree View 2 Drag and drop the device status indicator to the desired subfolder The Add to Custom Folder dialog box displays Operating Tip Yo
56. nsure you are in the main DashBoard directory before extracting the Add on program e Copy the required zip to the main DashBoard directory e Extract the zip file DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Installing DashBoard 5 Getting Started This section provides a brief introduction to launching the DashBoard client and accessing some of its features To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you have installed the DashBoard software as outlined in the section Installing the DashBoard Control System Client on page 2 3 Launch the DashBoard client by double clicking its icon on your desktop If you are using DashBoard Server and URM you will be prompted for a user name and password Using the Full screen mode You can set the DashBoard interface to full screen by performing one of the following e Press Shift F11 Select Window gt Full Screen from the main DashBoard toolbar To exit out of full screen mode by performing one of the following e Press Shift 1 Right click the DashBoard icon in the system tray and unselect Full Screen Displaying multiple DashBoard windows When operating in a multi screen environment you can open multiple DashBoard windows as follows e Select Window gt New Window from the main DashBoard menu bar Locking the DashBoard window You can lock the DashBoard window preventing users from accessing the DashBoard client running on your computer by performing one of the followi
57. ods e Navigate to the Ross Video website and click the link to the DashBoard installation program for Apple OS X Load the DashBoard software CD into the DVD CD ROM tray of your computer and navigate to the DashBoard pkg file for Apple OS X Navigate to the pkg file you downloaded in step 2 Double click the pkg file to begin installing the DashBoard program onto your computer Follow the prompts to complete the installation of DashBoard onto your computer 1 Installing on a Computer Running Linux Fedora Use the following procedure to install DashBoard on a computer running Linux Fedora If you have a previous version of DashBoard installed and want to keep your settings remove all folders except the workspace directory from the DashBoard directory Note that the uninstall function of DashBoard may delete the directory that also contains your user data Access the DashBoard software using one of the following methods e Navigate to the Ross Video website and click the link to the DashBoard tar gz file for Linux Load the DashBoard software CD into the DVD CD ROM tray of your computer Extract the new DashBoard tar gz file to your system Note that this file contains a top level directory called DashBoard To run DashBoard click the DashBoard icon in the top level of the DashBoard program folder Note that if you run DashBoard from the command line ensure that you switch to the main DashBoard direct
58. onenkear p DashBoard Control and Monitoring System User Manual i Video Production Technology DashBoard User Manual e Ross Part Number 8351DR 004 5 1 Software version 5 1 Release Date September 19 2012 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation 2012 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 304 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e openGear is a regsitered trademark of Ross Video Limited e DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited e Java and all Java based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun M
59. or creating new subfolders You can save the current tree view using the button in the main DashBoard toolbar Filter Search Field Each Custom Folder includes a Filter feature that enables you to search the Tree Views by entering text into the field DashBoard automatically displays the search results in the selected tab under the All Connections node For example to search for a UDC 8625 enter 8625 in the Filter field and the tab only lists the frames that have a UDC 8625 installed Expand the frame nodes inside the All Connections node to display the specific slots with UDC 8625 cards To clear the Filter field delete the text 4 8 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 3 Custom Folders Each Advanced Tree View tab includes a main Custom Folder In this folder you can create and re name subfolders to organize devices for customized views The status indicator represents the current status of the devices in the custom subfolder If a device in the subfolder needs attention the status indicator shows the most critical warning level For example the Custom Folders icon in Figure 4 3 indicates a red status because the UDC 8225 in FRAME and the DRA 8204 in FRAME 6 are reporting an error conditions Right clicking a custom folder displays a dialog that includes options for creating a new subfolder connecting or disconnecting devices and re naming the folder To add devices to a Custom Folder simply drag
60. or each device that you double click from the Tree View From this view you can verify the device and connection status update device parameters and view read only device information When shutting down and then re starting the DashBoard client the Device Editor tab state is also saved restored Refer to the section The Device Editor Area on page 4 12 and your device manual for more information 3 Basic Tree View Tab This area lists the devices such as openGear frames and the cards installed in each frame that can communicate with DashBoard From this tab you can open Device Editors enable or disable auto connections to devices re query the network for new devices manually add new connections and delete devices from the Tree View Refer to the section DashBoard Basic Tree View on page 4 5 for more information 4 Advanced Tree View Tabs The Advanced Tree View feature enables you to create a customized hierarchy of folders and subfolders in a single tab where each folder can be expanded to display a list of devices and or subfolders You can re organize your devices in a Custom Folder tab to suit your workflow by dragging and dropping devices from the Basic Tree View to any open Custom Folder tab Note that this tab is not displayed by default For more information on using Custom Folders refer to the section Using the Advanced Tree View on page 4 8 5 Layouts View Tab This feature enables you to save and restore a
61. ory before launching DashBoard 1 Note DashBoard creates a workspace directory where the application is launched This directory includes saved settings and licenses for optional features To provide consistent retrieval of saved settings and program features Ross Video recommends that you always launch Dashboard from within the same directory Removing DashBoard Ensure to create a backup for your settings and licensed features as outlined the section Creating a Backup of the Settings and Licensed Features on page 2 3 if you wish to retain your user data before removing DashBoard from your computer To remove DashBoard from a computer running Microsoft Windows If you are using a computer running Microsoft Windows use the Add Remove Software program located in the Windows Control Panel Do not delete the DashBoard directory instead run the Add Remove Software program Deleting the directory without running the Add Remove Software program results in a DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 2 4 Installing DashBoard number of dead registry and start menu items on your system You can delete the directory to remove your user data after you run the Add Remove Software program To remove DashBoard from a computer running Apple OS X e Remove your user data from the application support library directory e Delete the Dashboard folder from your computer To remove DashBoard from a computer running Linux
62. p Help Bit File Full Screen Shift FLL Anywhere except dialogs Help Contents Copy Shortcut New Comman it Command Delete Command About Open the about dialog Command Shortcut ive Category Licensed Features Login Settings Import Shortcuts Export Shortcuts Restore Defaults KeyBoard Shortcuts Dialog Box 1 Commands Set Area This area displays a list of the commands currently enabled in the library for your DashBoard client The commands are listed in a spreadsheet format with the following columns left to right Command Displays the name of the command Shortcut Displays the keystrokes for the command Active Defines when the command is executed There are three standard options but additional options may be available depending on the plug ins in the DashBoard client e Category Specifies the application element that the command affects DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 7 2 Command Management Area The following buttons are available in this area e Copy Shortcut Creates another instance of the selected command however the Shortcut keystrokes and Active values are not copied New Command Enables you to add a command that is not currently listed in the Commands Set area Edit Command Enables you to change elements of the selected command such as the required keystroke s and when to execute the command e Dele
63. quired For example you may wish to create a folder that lists only the UDC 8625 cards installed in your facility All device information is automatically updated whenever parameters or status changes occur You can have multiple custom folder tabs open or have multiple Advanced Tree View tabs open in a single DashBoard window Overview This section summarizes the Advanced Tree View tabs Custom Folders and subfolders and the available menu options pi Custom Folders 1 x Filter New Advanced Tree View Tab 8 all Connections Clear Advanced Tree View Tab 3 ETa Open Advanced Tree View gt Up Down Converters 4 d Slot 1 UDC 8225 on Frame 1 W Save Advanced Tree View 9 Slot 3 UDC 8225 Frame 31 5 Save Advanced Tree View As Slot 5 000 8225 on Frame 4 Slot 7 UDC 8225 on 3065 S Slot 9 UDC 8225 on Frame e 3 Advanced Tree View Slot 5 TRA 8206 on Frame 4 Slot 7 DR4 8204 on Frame 6 gy Import Advanced Tree View E New Folder Restore Configuration v Show Device List O Figure 4 3 Advanced Tree View Delete Advanced Tree View Custom Folder Toolbar Like the Basic Tree View the Custom Folder toolbar includes the Device Editor Delete and Add New Connection buttons saving the current tree view saving and restoring device configuration and accessing the extra menu options of the Custom Folders tab In addition there is a button f
64. r Manual Iss 5 1 2 Status Overview Your device may include an area that reports the operating status and communication activity 3 Read Only Information Your device may include an area that displays read only information such as the status parameters as reported by the device The parameters and options in this area are dependant on the device selected but can include the product details such as software versions hardware information and signal status In Figure 4 4 the tabs are named Product Hardware and Signal and display as read only fields 4 Settings and Parameters Area The contents of this area are dependant on the device selected but can include source selection video format and timing settings alarm reporting options and audio parameters All changes to openGear card parameters are immediate Refer to your device manual for details 5 Button Area The following buttons may be available Refresh Use this button to request the latest information from the device Upload Use this button to upload new software to the device e Reboot Use this button to instruct the device to reboot e Close Use this button to close the current Device Editor tab Using the Device Editor Feature This section briefly summaries how to use some of the Device Editor features To display a Device Editor tab Display a Device Editor tab using one of the following methods Double click a device in a Tree View
65. rations in your DashBoard interface For example you can save a layout which shows a certain set of devices open in the Device Editor area two Custom Folder tabs each with a specific size and location on the screen You can also determine how these Device tabs are displayed tabbed tiled or in groups and whether any Custom Folder tabs are included When a layout is saved it captures details such as how each component of DashBoard is displayed including the state of any Device Editor tabs the current tab selection divider positions between tabs and scroll position in Device Editor tabs Each layout also saves the DashBoard window state size and position Note that the size and position of any undocked tabs are also saved When restoring layouts from the Layout List you can toggle whether to use the stored layout or the current layout of the open window with the three right hand buttons on the toolbar 77 Layouts View x Last Layout Layout 1 UDC Layout Layouts View Tab The following buttons are available in the toolbar of the Layout List from left to right Save Layout Use this button to open the Save Current Layout dialog box 6 Delete the Selected Layout Use this button to delete the currently selected layout in the Layout List O Maintain Window State Click this button to keep the DashBoard window at its current state when restoring a layout maximized or sized Click the button again to
66. s expanded in the Select Destination list You can select all devices in a single frame by selecting the checkbox beside the frame entry in the Select Destination list The indicator beside the frame name in the Select Destination list indicates that at least one device in that frame is selected A checkbox beside the frame name indicates that all the devices in that frame are selected DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 5 6 DataSafe Forcing DataSafe Updates If any slots have a software version mismatch the Force button allows the user to have the current DataSafe data loaded to any slots where a software mismatch is occurring This button and text only displays if a software version mismatch occurs in the DataSafe tab Note A mismatch is reported in the Conflict field of a slot if a new card is installed into that slot is a different card type or has a software incompatible version than the current DataSafe file If this new card remains installed into that slot for more than approximately 24 hours then the parameters of the new card will automatically be saved as the new DataSafe file The following tasks are performed when the Force button is clicked Loads all of the data from the card Stores the data as the new DataSafe data e Clears the information in the Conflict field e Updates the Slot field in the DataSafe tab DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 DataSafe 7 5 8 DataSafe DashBoard User
67. s for saving and recalling DataSafe files DashBoard saves all card parameter values to the file which is stored locally on the DashBoard client host machine Note Some openGear cards have card edge jumper settings that disable remote control Ensure that your card is configured to enable control from DashBoard before saving and recalling DataSafe files Saving a DataSafe File DashBoard enables you to save card parameters to a unique DataSafe file which you can name and store on your computer If you are using the Advanced Tree View an option also exists that enables you to save the configuration of all devices in the specified custom folder Both methods are described in this section Saving a DataSafe File for a Specific Device This section outlines how to save a DataSafe file containing all of the data of a specific card including the card parameters and settings frame name slot name and number card type and software revision This option is always available regardless of which MFC 8300 series Network Controller card is used and which software options have been purchased Use the following procedure to save a DataSafe file for a specific device 1 From the Tree View right click the card you wish to save the configuration for Select 5 to display the Export to file dialog box Navigate to the location you wish to save the file to Enter a filename in the File name field Ensure the Save as type field is set to openGear Device
68. s method installs an additional DashBoard Help feature that provides a library of Ross Video openGear user manuals If you are running Microsoft Windows use the procedure provided in the section Installing DashBoard Add on Programs on page 2 5 Otherwise use the procedure for importing openGear Help Files Note The Include help content from a remote info center option is not implemented Importing openGear Help Files This section briefly summarizes how to import openGear Help Files into DashBoard If your openGear manufacturer has provided a Help Pack Add on program and your computer is running Microsoft Windows use the procedure Installing DashBoard Add on Programs on page 2 5 Use the following procedure to import openGear Help Files 1 Contact your openGear manufacturer to determine if additional help files are available for your device s 2 From the main toolbar select File gt New gt Other The Select Equipment or Service Type to Add dialog box opens Expand the openGear node 4 Select Import openGear Help Files from the list Click Next gt The Import openGear Help File s dialog box opens 4 22 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 6 From the Add Help From list select the type of file to import e File Select this option if the help file is a PDF or is in a zip file Proceed to step 7 e Directory Select this option if the help file has been
69. scovery of devices section to enable the feature Deselecting the check box disables the Automatic Discovery feature Select a Discovery mode as follows 1 DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Configuring Devices 3 All network interfaces Select this option to enable DashBoard to find openGear cards only on the local network DashBoard queries the network every 10 seconds and display new devices in the Tree Views This is the default setting e Selected network interface s Select this option to enable DashBoard to query the specified network every 10 seconds and display new devices in the Tree Views 5 Click Apply Troubleshooting If you are unable to make changes to the parameters of a device or the Upload or Reboot buttons are disabled e verify that any edit permissions for the device are enabled in the Device tab e verify any relevant controls on your device hardware are set to enable remote control Note Not all openGear devices support the edit permissions feature and it is recommended that you refer to the documentation for your device for details This control typically appears on the Setup tab of the Device View Removing Devices from the Tree View If a device is still listed in the Tree View but with a grayed out status indicator then DashBoard is no longer communicating with the device You can remove such devices from the Tree View using the following procedure To remove all offline devi
70. te Command Removes the command from the Commands Set area 3 Default Shortcut Button Resets only the selected command to its default values 4 Library Management Area The following buttons are available in this area Import Shortcuts Imports a library to your DashBoard client e Export Shortcuts Saves your current library to an xml file on your computer Restore Defaults Applies the factory default values to all the commands in your current library Apply Applies your changes made in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box If this button is disabled grayed out a conflict is occurring Refer to the section Resolving Conflicts on page 4 19 for details e OK Applies any changes made to your Keyboard Shortcuts library and exits the Preferences dialog box If this button is disabled grayed out more than one command uses the same keystrokes Refer to the section Resolving Conflicts on page 4 19 for details e Cancel Exits the dialog box without applying any changes Managing the Keyboard Shortcuts This section briefly outlines how to perform such tasks as launching the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box editing commands and updating the library To navigate to the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box 1 Select Window gt Preferences to display the Preferences dialog box 2 Click Keyboard Shortcuts to display the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box To copy a command 1 Select the command from the list
71. the Device Editor of a MFC 8310 N series or MFC 8320 N series Network Controller Card The tab lists the cards installed in the frame in slot ascending order The following items are displayed in the tab Slot Name The slot name is set in the Card Slots Names field of the Setup tab The physical slot that the card is installed in is indicated by the number in brackets after the Slot Name For more information on re naming slots refer to the section Re naming an openGear Slot in the Tree View on page 6 2 e Card Type and Software Rev fields This area indicates the card installed in the slot and the software version The information is displayed in the form of xxxx y where xxxx represents the card type represents the software revision and y represents the card status If the field is blank there is no saved data for this slot For example in Slot 3 of Figure 5 1 the QSP 8229 is running with software version 3 0 build 615 while Slot 2 does not have a card installed therefore the field is blank e Correct Mismatch fields This area includes the Update Slot button Clicking this button automatically updates the slot with the new card information indicated in the Conflict field e Conflict fields This field is blank if the card currently in the slot has the same card type and software version as the saved DataSafe data When the software version or the card type do not match the saved data for the slot the Conf
72. ting your openGear frame using a TCP IP connection refer to your frame user manual or your facility IT personnel The Basic Tree View also displays the devices and status information of each device allowing you to monitor and control devices from a single computer The Basic Tree View includes a Filter feature that enables you to search this hierarchy by entering text into the field Figure 4 2 provides an example of a Basic Tree View X Basic Tree View z aae x B BY FRAME 1 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N E Slot 8 7 Slot 10 SRA 86014 slot 12 mux 825 4 Slot 14 pmx 8259 a Slot 16 0 HY FRAME 3 HB FRAME 4 HB FRAMES E BY FRAME 6 Figure 4 2 Example of a Basic Tree View 1 Basic Tree View Toolbar This area provides access to the following basic tasks gt 7 Device Editor Button Selecting this button enables you to view a Device Editor tab of a selected device To view a Device Editor tab click the device you wish to edit from the tree view and select this button You can also double click the device from the Basic Tree View list You can also open additional copies of a Device Editor tab by right clicking the node and select Open the active tab is the one displayed in the foreground 8 Auto Connect Devices Button Toggling this button enables DashBoard to automatically connect to devices and display information in the Basic Tree View The default setting is enabled auto connect
73. turn off this feature 5 Maintain Window Size Click this button to keep the DashBoard window at its current size when restoring a layout if not maximized Click the button again to turn off this feature 7 Maintain Window Position Click this button to keep the DashBoard window at its position on the desktop when restoring a layout Click the button again to turn off this feature DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 5 Managing Your Layouts Once your DashBoard window and Device tabs are organized the way you wish you can save this configuration as a new Layout To display a Layouts View tab Display a Layouts View tab using one of the following methods Select Layouts gt Show Layouts View e Select Views gt Show Layouts To organize the tabs 1 Click the tab you wish to move 2 Drag and drop the tab to the new location within the DashBoard window To re position a tab in DashBoard 1 Click the tab you wish to move 2 Position a tab using one of the following methods Drag and drop the tab to the new location within the DashBoard window e Undock the tab from the DashBoard window by dragging it outside the DashBoard window To save the current layout 1 Click K in Layouts View tab to display the Save Current Layout dialog box 2 Enter a name for the new layout in the provided text field 3 Click OK To recall a layout Recall a layout using one of the following
74. u can re organize devices in a subfolder using the drag and drop method 3 Re name the device if desired by entering a new name in the Name Prefix field Note that the new name only applies to the device in the Custom Folder view 4 Click OK To re name a subfolder 1 Right click the subfolder icon 2 Select Rename to display the Rename dialog box 3 Enter the new name in the Name field 4 Click OK 4 10 Using the DashBoard Interface DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 To save an Advanced Tree View tab On the Custom Folders toolbar select H If you do not see this button click gt first to display a list of available functions To clear an Advanced Tree View tab e On the Custom Folder toolbar select 4 If you do not see this button click gt first to display a list of available functions To open or close an Advanced Tree View tab e To open a tab select Views gt Advanced Tree View To close a tab right click the Custom Folders tab then select Close DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Using the DashBoard Interface 1 The Device Editor Area This section briefly summarizes the Device Editor area For details on using Device Editor tabs in DashBoard refer to the chapter Configuring Devices on page 6 1 Note Some devices may not have Device Editors as presented here Refer to the manual that came with your device for specific details on managing your device using DashBoard Overview
75. u right click a device in the Tree View gt Open Selecting this option enables you to display a Device Editor tab for the selected device Save Configuration to File Selecting this option displays the Export Slot to file dialog from which you can save a DataSafe file for the specific card on your DashBoard host machine For more information on saving DataSafe files refer to the section Saving a DataSafe File on page 5 4 Restore Configuration Selecting this option displays the Restore Configuration Wizard from which you can restore from a DataSafe file for the specific card s on your DashBoard host machine For more information on recalling configurations from a file refer to the section Restoring Configurations to Devices on page 5 4 3 Save Restore Configurations for Devices in the Advanced Tree View With the Advanced Tree View feature the following options are available in the Custom Folder toolbar Save Configuration to File Selecting this option displays the Export to file dialog from which you can save the configuration of all the devices in the Custom Folder View to a single DataSafe file Restore Configuration Selecting this option displays the Configuration Wizard from which you can recall all configurations for all devices in the Custom Folder View from a tve file DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 DataSafe 3 DataSafe Basics This section provides instruction
76. user documentation The following terms are used throughout this section Keystroke A combination of simultaneous button presses on your keyboard References to keystrokes state the button on your keyboard to press followed by the symbol followed by the next button to press There are single key strokes e g P and keystroke combinations e g P 1 Buttons such as Shift Ctrl and Alt are modifier keys and therefore are not considered as button presses Command An action that is executed whenever the keystroke is performed as defined in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box Library A collection of commands currently available in your DashBoard client You can save your library as an xml file on your computer and then import this file to other computers running compatible DashBoard clients Overview From the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box in the DashBoard client you can change the keystrokes used to trigger commands delete commands manage your library and reset your library to the factory default values Keyboard Shortcuts Automatic Discovery General type filter text Help Install Update Keyboard Shortcuts About Help Activate Editor 2 Anywhere except dialogs Window Add to File Navigator File Navigator Close Ctrl Fa Anywhere except dialogs File Close Ctrl W Anywhere except dialogs File Close All Ctrl Shift Fa Anywhere except dialogs File Close All Ctrl Shift W Anywhere except dialogs File Display Hel
77. ux Fedora the menus names and options may differ Some navigation procedures state the menu items located on the main DashBoard toolbar that you are to select followed by the gt symbol For example File gt New gt Other Some navigation procedures state the button on your keyboard to press followed by the symbol followed by another button to press For example Shift F4 Operating Tip and Note boxes provide additional information DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 1 4 Introduction Installing DashBoard In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the DashBoard Control System client software For information on installing the DashBoard URM and Server refer to the DashBoard Server and User Rights Management User Manual The following topics are discussed e Before You Begin Installing the DashBoard Control System Client e Getting Started Viewing Installation Details DashBoard User Manual Iss 5 1 Installing DashBoard 1 Before You Begin Before installing any software for your DashBoard Control System client ensure that you exit all other programs currently running Note Contact your I T Department if you experience communication issues with DashBoard and are running anti virus software You may need to verify that there is an exception in your firewall to allow DashBoard to receive TCP data via Port 5353 System Requirements Refer to the follow
78. ycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 5 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 6 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS _ 3 jomsStreet Iroquois Ontario KOE 0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Contents Introduction 1 OV CRVIC Was fesse ictal atarax a wre nla ania nas 1 2 7 ussacece sees AO RE EO ER EERE EIEEE ERSE EEEN 1 2 Documentation Terms and Conventions c cccccscessecssessecseceseeseseeeeeeeeseseeeeecaeeseeeaeenaeeasens 1 4 Installing DashBoard 2 Before You Begis 2 2 System Requirement icisikceee dein heen aindie didenna nian EENE E ES 2 2 Installing the DashBoard Control System Client ececeseseeseceecneeeeesceeeceeeeceaeeeeeeserenes 2 3 Creating a Backup of the Settings and Licensed Features 2 3 Installing on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows s e 2 3 Installing on a Computer Running Apple Mac OS X ssseseessssesersererse 2 4 Installing on a Computer Running Linux 1701060 2 4 Removing DashBoard

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