Aviom Pro64 Network Manager - Manual (Page 51)

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Transitioning From Online to Offline
When connected online to a Pro64 network, you can break the active connection between the host
computer and the Pro64 network by working offline. To change from online to offline operation, choose
w
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... from the Network menu of the main workspace. The RS‑232 or USB connection between
the Control Master and the PC can be removed at this point if required, and the Pro64 network itself can
be shut down if necessary.
Once offline, the settings in the current project can be edited as needed, and the project can be saved
to disk as described above. New Scenes and Device Presets can be added to the project while working
offline, as well. However, the makeup of the network cannot be changed. There is no way to remove a
Pro64 device from the device list seen in the Network Overview. See page 53 for information on using the
Network Overview.
Online operation shows a green LED and offline operation shows a yellow LED in the status bar.
Transitioning From Offline to Online
While Pro64 Network Manager is offline, there are different scenarios that will affect what happens when
you attempt to transition from offline to online operation. The first is the easiest—there is no project open
and the workspace is blank. Simply select the w
ork
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NlINe
... command from the Network menu and
connect to the network after selecting a COM port via the dialog box prompts that follow.
Pro64 Network Manager then scans the network and uploads all the settings from the Pro64 devices into a
new workspace that you can control, edit, and save as a project.
Choose the COM port and then click OK to connect online.
Going Online With an Unsaved Project Open
An unsaved project can be open offline, as would happen if you started working online first and then
made the transition to offline without saving a project.