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* The Thinknx Classic version (version 1.2.25) | * The Thinknx Classic version (version 1.2.25) | ||
* The Thinknx UP version (version 1.3.0.8), which is an updated version of the Classic with a lot of additional features. To see what’s new in Thinknx UP, check out [[migration_to_thinknxup# | * The Thinknx UP version (version 1.3.0.8), which is an updated version of the Classic with a lot of additional features. To see what’s new in Thinknx UP, check out [[migration_to_thinknxup# | ||
- | Both versions can be downloaded from Thinknx website on [[http:// | + | Both versions can be downloaded from Thinknx website on [[https:// |
System requirements for Thinknx UP Configurator: | System requirements for Thinknx UP Configurator: | ||
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* a [[#toolbar| toolbar]] with the main feature for project management | * a [[#toolbar| toolbar]] with the main feature for project management | ||
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- | * [[#interface/ | + | * Three tabs on the right called |
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- | {{ :conf_ui2.png? | + | {{ :conf_ui2a.png? |
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The toolbar is a set of commands to manage and edit the project as well as the elements inside it, search for items within the project and deploy the project to server and client. | The toolbar is a set of commands to manage and edit the project as well as the elements inside it, search for items within the project and deploy the project to server and client. | ||
- | * **New** Create | + | * **Projects** Access the project manager window. The user can create/ |
- | * **Open** By clicking on this button, a pop up window with the following functions will be displayed: | + | {{ :conf_proj_manager.png? |
- | * //Open:// Open the selected project. | + | <WRAP center 60%> <WRAP centeralign> |
- | * //Import:// Import a previously save project file (with .erg extension for Classic, and .tup extension for UP). | + | |
- | * //Remove:// Remove the selected project from the list. | + | {{ :conf_proj_backup.png? |
- | * //Rename:// Rename the selected project. | + | <WRAP center 60%> <WRAP centeralign> |
* **Save** Save the current project. | * **Save** Save the current project. | ||
- | | + | * **Add** Add objects to the project. The selection of objects changes depending on the tab selected in the right pane (ProLine/ |
- | * **Rename** Rename the current project. | + | |
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* **Delete** Remove the selected object. | * **Delete** Remove the selected object. | ||
* **Move** Activate the moving function for page elements. Only available for the Classic version. For the UP version, a drag and drop on the object will allow the user to move it. | * **Move** Activate the moving function for page elements. Only available for the Classic version. For the UP version, a drag and drop on the object will allow the user to move it. | ||
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* //Bring to front:// Move an object or a page before all the others. | * //Bring to front:// Move an object or a page before all the others. | ||
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* **Copy/ | * **Copy/ | ||
- | * **Search** Search group addresses within the project; shows a list of objects containing a specific KNX group. | + | |
- | * **Tablet** Activate tablet upload. This command is integrated in the Deploy button in Thinknx UP. | + | |
- | * **Demo** Activate demo mode; a project | + | {{ : |
- | * **Deploy** Deploy | + | <WRAP center 60%> <WRAP centeralign> |
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+ | * **Deploy** Deploy the project | ||
+ | * **Translator** //<color red> | ||
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+ | <WRAP important round center 80%>It is important to set one of the languages configured as default before deploying, in order to allow the users to select their own language from the Thinknx | ||
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* **Export** Open export menu. For more details refer to [[proj_man # | * **Export** Open export menu. For more details refer to [[proj_man # | ||
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The user interface is basically composed of the following elements: | The user interface is basically composed of the following elements: | ||
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* **Objects** Each page can contain different editable objects. There is a number of graphical objects that represents standard operations that can be exerted (like switching on/off lights, commanding blinds, controlling HVAC). Every object has its own properties that can be customized. For more details refer to [[inter_objs|Interface Objects]] . | * **Objects** Each page can contain different editable objects. There is a number of graphical objects that represents standard operations that can be exerted (like switching on/off lights, commanding blinds, controlling HVAC). Every object has its own properties that can be customized. For more details refer to [[inter_objs|Interface Objects]] . | ||
- | === Interface/System tabs === | + | === Object Selection === |
+ | Once objects are added inside the UI, it can be easy to select and move them with the mouse cursor. Clicking and dragging from left to right will select all the objects that are entirely enclosed in the selection border. This is called the Window Selection. Clicking and dragging from right to left will select any object crossed by the selection border. This is called Cross Selection. | ||
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+ | === Pro Line/Trend Line/System tabs === | ||
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+ | * **Pro Line tab:** Clicking on the Pro Line tab will show all the user-interface objects added to the current project and supported by the Pro Line application (Thinknx UP); the main node represents the entire user interface while every first level child is a function. Under each function are the pages added and under each page the related objects added to it. Right-clicking on each node will allow the user to add, delete, copy or arrange any interface object (for more details refer to [[inter_objs|Interface Objects]]). Selecting an object from the interface editor or the interface tab will show all the related properties in the property grid below the tabs. | ||
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+ | * **Trend Line tab:** Clicking on the Trend Line tab will show all the Trend Line devices added to the project and permit to configure them. Adding a new Trend Line device is also possible from this tab by right clicking on the title and selecting "add device" | ||
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- | * **Interface tab:** Clicking on the interface tab will show all the interface objects added to the current project; the main node represents the entire user interface while every first level child is a function. Under each function are pages added and under each page the related objects added to it. Right-clicking on each node will allow the user to add, delete, copy or arrange any interface object (for more details refer to [[inter_objs|Interface Objects]]). Selecting an object from the interface editor or the interface tab will show all the related properties in the property grid below the tabs. | ||
* **System tab:** Clicking on the system tab will show all the system objects added to the current project; the main node represents all the generic and most important data related to the server and project. Right-clicking on the system tab will allow the user to add any system object. Clicking on an existing system object will show all the related properties in the property grid below the tabs. For more details refer to [[system_objs|System Objects]] . | * **System tab:** Clicking on the system tab will show all the system objects added to the current project; the main node represents all the generic and most important data related to the server and project. Right-clicking on the system tab will allow the user to add any system object. Clicking on an existing system object will show all the related properties in the property grid below the tabs. For more details refer to [[system_objs|System Objects]] . | ||
- | {{ :figura20n.png? | + | {{ :system_tab.png? |
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==== Licenses ==== | ==== Licenses ==== | ||
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The licence editor displays the list of available licences that can be purchased and selected by the customer; bundles or single licences can be selected by ticking the box next to the item. Clicking on any licence will show a brief explanation of the selected item on the right side of the window. | The licence editor displays the list of available licences that can be purchased and selected by the customer; bundles or single licences can be selected by ticking the box next to the item. Clicking on any licence will show a brief explanation of the selected item on the right side of the window. | ||
- | To access the license editor, click on the System tab, and select licenses from the properties window as seen in figure | + | To access the license editor, click on the System tab, and select licenses from the properties window as seen in figure |
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+ | With the UP configurator version 1.3.0.16, the standard licenses are automatically selected based on the server model configured in the System tab. Any additional license added to the server will have to be manually selected in the optional licenses section as seen in figure 15. | ||
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- | It is strongly advised to set licenses in the Configurator according to the real available licenses on the server. This will guarantee that a project exported without warning from configurator will run at once on the server. | + | When using previous versions of the UP Configurator (version 1.3.0.15 or before), it is strongly advised to set licenses in the Configurator according to the real available licenses on the server. This will guarantee that a project exported without warning from configurator will run at once on the server. |
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If an IR transmitter object is added to the project, a window with the following warning is displayed on the screen: | If an IR transmitter object is added to the project, a window with the following warning is displayed on the screen: | ||
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Users and groups allow to generate different settings and interface profiles in the same project. To create, edit or delete users or groups, select the ”System” object and then click on the ”Users and Groups” property. Click on the button on the right to access the editor. | Users and groups allow to generate different settings and interface profiles in the same project. To create, edit or delete users or groups, select the ”System” object and then click on the ”Users and Groups” property. Click on the button on the right to access the editor. | ||
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* **Inactivity function** Index of the function which the default page belongs to. (starting from 0) | * **Inactivity function** Index of the function which the default page belongs to. (starting from 0) | ||
* **Inactivity page** Index of the default page. (starting from 0) | * **Inactivity page** Index of the default page. (starting from 0) | ||
+ | * **Show scheduler** if enabled, it will show an icon in the client application to open the Scheduler Manager on the top right corner of the interface. When disabled, the icon will not show and the client will not have access to the scheduler. | ||
To create a user already associated to a previously created group, select the destination group and click on the ”New user” button. Doing so, the user takes the property values from the group. To rename the user, select it from the user tree and adjust the ”Name” property in the grid to the right. | To create a user already associated to a previously created group, select the destination group and click on the ”New user” button. Doing so, the user takes the property values from the group. To rename the user, select it from the user tree and adjust the ”Name” property in the grid to the right. | ||
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\\ When deleting a group, all associated users are automatically turned into independent users. If some objects integrated into the plant contain restrictions for the specific group or user, which has to be deleted, a warning message with the list of objects containing a restriction is displayed; if deletion is confirmed, restrictions for the group or user are removed too. | \\ When deleting a group, all associated users are automatically turned into independent users. If some objects integrated into the plant contain restrictions for the specific group or user, which has to be deleted, a warning message with the list of objects containing a restriction is displayed; if deletion is confirmed, restrictions for the group or user are removed too. | ||
- | {{ :figura6.png? | + | {{ :conf_add_user.png? |
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+ | \\ To export the user information or share them by email or QR code, click on the User Data Summary button. A new window will open allowing you to enter the email addresses you wish to share the information with or export the file as PD by clicking on the Export PDF button. A QR code is also available and can be scanned directly from the Thinknx application to download the project automatically with the correct user profile. | ||
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To associate PIN codes to functions, pages or interface objects, select the desired object in the interface tree, select the ”Pin Protection” property in the grid and enable it. The ”PIN code” property will appear and the list of pins previously created in the System node will appear.\\ | To associate PIN codes to functions, pages or interface objects, select the desired object in the interface tree, select the ”Pin Protection” property in the grid and enable it. The ”PIN code” property will appear and the list of pins previously created in the System node will appear.\\ | ||
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The default value of the PIN code is //12345//\\ | The default value of the PIN code is //12345//\\ | ||
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In the client' | In the client' | ||
+ | ==== Biometric Protection ==== | ||
+ | Another way to protect the elements inside the project is through the Biometric Protection parameter. When enabled, the object will remain visible in the application, | ||
==== KNX Groups ==== | ==== KNX Groups ==== | ||
- | Within Thinknx system KNX groups can be divided into two main categories: read and write groups.\\ | + | Within Thinknx system, KNX groups can be divided into two main categories: read and write groups.\\ |
Read groups can contain many KNX addresses: addresses must be divided by “;”. The status of the object will assume the value passed by the last telegram received by one of the addresses in the group.\\ | Read groups can contain many KNX addresses: addresses must be divided by “;”. The status of the object will assume the value passed by the last telegram received by one of the addresses in the group.\\ | ||
- | Write groups have just one address. | + | Write groups have just one address. |
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