Extron Electronics MLC 60 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 49)

3. On the Control Software screen, scroll to locate the MLC 60 Series, and click the
Install link in the far right column.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation on your computer.
Starting the Configuration Software
To use the MLC to control devices, you must create one or more configurations for it,
using the MLC configuration program. A configuration is a set of specifications for button
command assignments and port parameters that enable the MLC to control your display
device or switcher.
NOTE: Configurations can be created away from the job site and without the MLC
being connected to the computer.
After you have downloaded and installed the software (see “ Installing the
Configuration Software ,” earlier in this section) and device drivers if necessary (see
“ Obtaining Device Drivers ,” later in this section), begin by creating a new project.
An MLC project is a file (with an .mlp extension) that contains port and button
configurations for one or more MLCs. A configuration must be created within a new or
existing project. A project can be saved, copied, and edited (for example, by adding or
changing configurations within it). You can also create a configuration and add it to an
existing project. You can start a new project either when first opening the MLC software
or while the software is open and another project is active.
To start the configuration program:
1. Open the MLC 60 Series software by selecting the MLC icon from the Start menu on
your computer desktop. Select All Programs\Extron Electronics\MLC 60\MLC 60 .
The Start Options window opens in front of the MLC 60 Configuration Program main
window.
2. On the Start Options window, select the Create a New Project radio button.
Figure 48. Start Options Window
3. Click OK . The Add Device dialog box opens, displaying a diagram of your MLC front
panel.
4. On the Add Device window, enter a name for your MLC in the Device Name field.
This becomes the name of the first configuration in the new project.
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