Barco ECU-100 User Manual
ECU-100
User Manual
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1Introduction
1.1 Customer notice
Thank you for buying Barco!
Barco is a world leader in display and visualization solutions. We are convinced that you will
enjoy our products.
1.2 Change record
Revision Date Description
00 June-2011 Initial Release
01 Feb-2012 Layout and typo corrections
1.3 Contents of the user manual
1.3.1 Structure of the user manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
The introduction contains all general information related to the product, including “Product
description”, “Important notice”, “Safety instructions” and “Environmental information”.
Chapter 2: First Use
This paragraph guides you through the basic steps to start up the ECU-100 server and the
application (“Connecting the components”, “Switch on the system”), and to bring the first
inputs on a Display Wall (“Launch Display Control”, “Displaying inputs on the wall”).
Chapter 3: How to
Frequently used procedures and/or features are described in this chapter. This is a good
place to start for users who want to learn more about the basic controls of the Display
Control application.
Chapter 4: Display Control menu descriptions
All the Display Control menu options are described in this chapter. This is an extensive and
complete list of all features.
Chapter 5: Hardware possibilities
This chapter lists the graphic cards that are compatible with the system and gives an
overview of the possible ECU-100 hardware configurations.
Chapter 6: Addendum
The addendum includes more technical parts of information that are useful for people who
need more technical specifications to work with the system such as: Troubleshooting,
Networking, Command Lines, Recovery, etc…
Chapter 7: Table of contents, list of figures and list of tables
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1.4 Product description
1.4.1 ECU-100 GVD-series
The ECU-100 is a powerful, Quad Core Industrial PC providing a high end video wall
controller solution capable of capturing RGB/HD/HDMI/DVI/SD Composite and S-Video
sources. The captured sources can be displayed anywhere on the display wall using our
Display Control Windows® application program.
1.4.2 Display Control
Display Control allows you to organize the display of ECU and application windows locally on
the same machine or from across a network on another machine.
You can use the application to interactively move, size and position application windows
and control ECU windows by using the Windows Properties sheet. It also has a guide and
grid function to aid the positioning of windows.
Display Control allows you to save specific wall layouts as .lay files enabling them to be recalled when required.
Display Control also allows you to save ECU windows as templates called presets. New
instances of the saved preset windows can be created in subsequent layouts. Presets can
also be used with the split windows functionality; this allows you to divide an ECU window
into a set of sub-windows, each displaying a cropped portion of the image in the original
window.
There is an area of the application around the desktop where windows can be dragged
allowing them to be manipulated without being displayed on the video wall.
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1.4.3 Display Control Server versus Application
This system comes pre-installed.
ECU-100 consists of two separate elements that work together to enable you to control the
display wall:
1. ECU-100 server
2. Display Control Application
ECU-100 Server
The Display Control Server is used to display ECU and application windows. The Server
element of ECU-100 needs to be installed on the machine from which you wish to create
ECU and application windows. It should be installed on the machine that contains the
relevant hardware.
Display Control Application
The Display Control Application should be installed on the machine that has been identified
to control the display wall. This could be the machine driving the display wall or any
machine on the network. The application element of ECU-100 is used to control the position,
size and properties of each window displayed on the Server machine.
1.5 Important notice
1.5.1 Notation convention
Following notations are applicable to this manual and should be respected throughout the
manual.
WARNING:
Warnings – presented in this manual, provide information, which if not adhered to, may result in personal
injury or death.
CAUTION:
Cautions – presented in this manual, provide information, which if not adhered to, may result in damage to the
equipment.
NOTE:
Notes – presented in this manual, provide information, which emphasize points, significant to understand and
operate the unit.
IMPORTANT:
Important – presented in this manual, provide information, which is important to highlight.
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1.5.2 Copyright
© Barco n.v., All rights reserved. The information contained herein is Barco confidential
information. No part of the information contained herein may be disclosed outside of the
organization of the recipient, its sub-contractors, and customers in any form or by any
means and/or stored in a database or retrieval system without the prior written consent of
Barco.
1.5.3 Technical accuracy notice
Although every attempt has been made to achieve technical accuracy in this document, we
assume no responsibility for errors that may be found. Our goal is to provide you with the
most accurate and usable documentation possible; if you discover errors, please let us know.
1.5.4 Trademarks
Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names
mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as
advertising for the products or their manufactures.
1.6 Safety instructions
1.6.1 Safety standards
Safety regulations
The device is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standard
IEC-60950-1, UL 60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, which are the safety standards of
information technology equipment including electrical business equipment.
These safety standards impose important requirements on the use of safety critical
components, materials and isolation, in order to protect the user or operator against the risk
of electric shock and energy hazard, and having access to live parts.
Safety standards also impose requirements to the internal and external temperature
variations, radiation levels, mechanical stability and strength, enclosure construction and
protection against risk of fire.
Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the safety of the equipment to the user
even when the equipment's normal operation fails.
Electromagnetic interference
Electromagnetic emission of the device complies with EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
and the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Electromagnetic immunity of the device complies with EN55024.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
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1.6.2 Safety Precautions
WARNING:
For your own protection, observe the following safety precautions when installing, operating and servicing
your device:
• Before operating the units please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference!
• Observe all warnings and instructions printed on the devices!
• Servicing not explicitly mentioned in this manual should never be carried out by unauthorized personnel!
• Never open the case of the unit without first disconnecting the power supply cord!
• To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture!
• This product should be operated from an AC power source!
• Check that the voltage and frequency of your power supply match those printed on the
device label with the rated electrical values!
• If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power
company!
• This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug!
• This equipment must be grounded (earthen) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power
cable. (If the supplied power cable is not the correct on, consult your dealer.)
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
cord itself.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension
cord ampere rating.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Should any liquid or solid object fall into
the cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualified service personnel before
resuming operations.
• Lightning - For extra protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when
it is left unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and AC power-line surges.
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1.6.3 Unpacking
WARNING:
The ECU-100 chassis is heavy, lifting precautions should be taken.
Inspect items for damage. Should any items show any signs of damage, report it immediately to
your vendor.
IMPORTANT:
The ECU-100 contains additional packaging inside the chassis.
This MUST be removed prior to operation by removing the chassis lid via the 2 screws located on each side of
the case.
Retain packaging materials for future transit requirements.
1.6.4 Installation precautions
• Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious damage to it.
• Do not use this unit near water.
• Use only the power cord supplied with your unit. While appearing to be similar, other
power cords have not been safety tested at the factory and may not be used to power
the unit. For a replacement power cord, contact your dealer.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides are provided for ventilation; to ensure
reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The maximum recommended ambient temperature for this equipment is 40° C.
• When using the unit in a multi-unit rack assembly or closed assembly the ambient
temperature inside the assembly may not succeed the maximum rated ambient temperature.
• When installed in a rack, the installation should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The mounting of the
equipment should be such that no hazardous condition is achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.
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1.6.5 Cleaning precautions
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Use a soft cloth to periodically clean the cabinet. Stubborn stains may be removed with
a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution.
• Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleaners, since these
will damage the cabinet.
• In order to maintain good air ventilation within the unit, it is advised to clean the filter
with a vacuum cleaner on a regular basis. The filter is located behind the ventilation
slits on the front side of the unit.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning.
WARNING:
Never clean the case of the device without first disconnecting all power supply cords!
CAUTION:
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners!
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1.7 Environmental information
1.7.1 Disposal of the product (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This symbol on the product indicates that, under the European Directive 2002/96/EC
governing waste from electrical and electronic equipment, this product must not be
disposed of with other municipal waste. Please dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,
your municipal waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
1.7.2 Disposal of batteries in the product
This product contains batteries covered by the Directive 2006/66/EC which must be
collected and disposed of separately from municipal waste.
If the battery contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) or
cadmium (Cd), these chemical symbols will appear below the crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol.
By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to ensure proper disposal
and to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
1.7.3 RoHS Compliance
The device does not contain quantities of the six hazardous substances defined in directive
2002/95/EC at concentration levels above the specified limits. Therefore we certify that the
product is RoHS compliant.
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2First use
2.1 Starting up the system
This paragraph guides you through the basic steps to start up the ECU-100 server and the
application and to bring the first inputs on the Display Wall:
Connect the components
Switch on the system
Launch Display Control
Display inputs on the wall
2.2 Connect the components
2.2.1 Getting started (cabling and connections)
S2 USB Input connectors
Figure 1: USB input location
• Connect the USB Keyboard and Mouse into vacant USB connectors located on the rear
side of the unit.
P1 Power Connectors
Figure 2: Power connector location
• Connect both Power Cables to the chassis. Failure to connect both power cables will
result in an audible alarm being sounded when the system is switched on.
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2.2.2 Connecting the output screens
CAUTION:
You should exercise great care when connecting all cables to the connectors.
If the pins are oriented correctly and the connector is pushed on squarely, the use of force is not required. Poor
handling may cause some pins to bend within the plug on the cable and this, in turn will cause damage to the
output socket and in some instances will cause irreparable damage to the Printed Circuit Board.
Such damage is not covered under warranty!
Control Screen
A Control Screen is a stand alone VGA output screen separate from the display wall. The
system is configured to boot up on the Control Screen. The Control Screen is configured as
the Primary Monitor in Windows® with the display wall as the Secondary Monitor.
S4 VGA Output connector for the Control Screen
Figure 3: VGA output
• Connect your Control Screen to the VGA output of the ECU-100 unit using an analog VGA
Cable.
Display Wall
Figure 4: Screen arrangement (example)
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1 Output connector for screens 2 and 1
2 Output connector for screens 4 and 3
Figure 5: Monitor connection (display wall)
• Connect the monitors of the display wall to the output connectors using the DVI Splitter
Cables provided.
The example above illustrates the connection for screens 1 to 4 by making use of output connections 1 and 2.
357 1
468 2
1 Output connector for screens 1 and 2
2 Output connector for screens 3 and 4
3 Output connector for screens 5 and 6
4 Output connector for screens 7 and 8
5 Output connector for screens 9 and 10
6 Output connector for screens 11 and 12
7 Output connector for screens 13 and 14
8 Output connector for screens 15 and 16
Figure 6: Outputs location example of an ECU-100 GVD-1601604
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2.2.3 Connecting the input sources
The system provides two types of input connectors:
• DVI-I –Type (See “Rear View” figures in paragraph “Overview of preconfigured ECU
hardware configurations”)
• D-Type (See “Rear View” figures in paragraph “Overview of preconfigured ECU hard-
ware configurations”)
DVI-I type
The DVI-I connectors support DVI, HDMI, Component and RGB (VGA) inputs using the
supplied adapters where required. See below, the different DVI-I connection possibilities:
• A DVI input is connected directly into the DVI-I connector which accepts DVI-D (digital)
or DVI-A (analog) inputs:
Figure 7: DVI to DVI-I connector
• An HDMI input is connected to the DVI-I connector using the supplied DVI-HDMI
Adapter:
Figure 8: HDMI to DVI-I connector
• A Component input is connected to the DVI-I connector using the supplied DVI-Component Adapter:
Figure 9: Component to DVI-I connector
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• An RGB (VGA) input is connected to the DVI-I connector using the supplied DVI-VGA
u
Adapter:
Figure 10: RGB (VGA) to DVI-I connector
D-Type
• Composite/S-Video inputs are connected to the D-Type Connector using the supplied
Composite/S-Video Cable:
Unused*
Unused*
*May be used for video passthrough, needs
* May be used for video Passthro
modified hardware settings.
needs modified hardware settings
Figure 11: Composite/S-Video to D-Type connector
• Use of Composite/S-Video Input cables
The Composite/S-Video input cable consists of 16 BNC sockets numbered 1-16, connected to a 26-way D-Type connector.
3 For Composite input signals only the first 8 BNC sockets are used.
3 To connect a S-video input, connect the Composite/S-Video Luma and Chroma sig-
nal as indicated in the table below:
Input Composite/S-Video Luma = BNC
Connector
1 1 9
2 2 10
3 3 11
4 4 12
5 5 13
6 6 14
7 7 15
8 8 16
S-Video Chroma = BNC Connector
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2.3 Switch on the system
2.3.1 Switching on
• Ensure that both Power Supply Units at the rear side are switched on.
P2 Main Power Switches at the rear side of the ECU-100
• Press and release the main power switch at the front side.
F3 Main power switch at the front side of the ECU-100
2.3.2 Setup procedure (only first use)
• The BIOS and boot messages will appear on the Control Screen that is plugged into the
VGA output socket of the ECU-100 (see S4 on figure on “Rear View” figures in paragraph
“Overview of preconfigured ECU hardware configurations
• When the system has booted the Windows® “Splash Screen” is displayed on the Control Screen.
• Complete the Windows® setup procedure to select language, user account details and
computer name. You will be prompted for the Operating System Product Key
located on the Operating System CD case in the Accessories pack.
• Once Windows® has been set up, the Control Screen and Display Wall will open into a
Windows® desktop.
• The ECU -100 has pre-configured factory settings for the wall layout and screen resolution. These settings can be changed using the Wall Configuration tab accessed from the
Display properties dialog box
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2.3.3 Changing pre-configured factory settings
• To change the pre-configured factory settings for the wall layout and screen resolution,
use the Wall Configuration tab.
• To access the Wall Configuration tab, right click on the desktop and select Screen Resolution, the following dialog is displayed:
Figure 12: Display properties dialog box
• This dialog shows the Control Screen as the Primary Monitor (1) and the display wall as
the Secondary Monitor (2).
• To access the Wall Configuration Properties tab, highlight the Secondary Monitor by
clicking once inside the box and then selecting Advanced settings (see figure “Display
properties dialog box”).
• If you wish to change the default factory settings, use the Wall Configuration tab to set
the number of screens, Screen Arrangement and Resolution per Screen (see figure
“Wall Configuration
”)
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Figure 13: Wall Configuration
• In some instances, these changes may require a system re-start.
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2.4 Launch Display Control
2.4.1 Starting up the Display Control application
Click on the Windows Start button and select All Programs/Display Control. From the Display
Control menu, select Display Control and the following dialog is displayed:
Figure 14: Display Control application
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2.4.2 Make connection with the Display Control server
If the Display Control Application and Display Control server are installed on the same
machine then select Display Control-My Computer from the programs menu, alternatively,
double click My Computer in the Machines list on the Display Control Application Toolbar.
The Machines list shows the Display Control Servers that have previously been connected to.
The Layouts list shows the most recently used layout files. Double click to open the selected
file.
For more details on how to connect to the server, refer to “Connecting the application to
specific server”.
2.4.3 Application Window
1 Control Screen representation
2 Display Wall representation - Displays a snap-shot of the display wall including any input
sources currently displayed
3 Application toolbar - Displays the number and type of inputs available for display
4 Manipulation area - Area of the application around the desktop where windows can be
dragged allowing them to be manipulated without being displayed on the display wall
Figure 15: Display control application window
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2.4.4 Toolbar
The icons displayed in the application toolbar identify which type of source is available to
each input.
1 Analog source
2 DVI source
3 Component source
4 Composite source
5 S-Video source
Figure 16: Application toolbar icons
1 2 3
4 5
If an icon is highlighted green, this indicates that an active input of that type is present.
For example in the figure above input 1 indicates that the DVI source is currently being
captured. For inputs 3 and 4, the composite input is captured.
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2.5 Display inputs on the wall
2.5.1 Creating Windows
Once the connection to the server has been established then windows can be created for
display.
Windows can be created using the New menu or the application Toolbar.
•By using the New menu, the following windows can be created and displayed:
3 ECU - A ECU output can be displayed if a ECU-2DVI, ECU-8VID card is installed
3 Preset - A preset window can be displayed providing a ECU card is installed in the
system and one or more ECU windows have been saved as presets.
3 Application – Windows based applications can be opened and displayed eg. VNC
Viewer, Microsoft Powerpoint, DGCPlay.
3 Select Display Control from the Configure menu to capture the desktop and display
in the Display Control application window.
• Using the Display Control application Toolbar, you can select a particular device or input:
3 The application Toolbar displays a list of the type of windows that can be opened,
depending on the hardware you have installed in your machine. Use the drop
down menus to select the required inputs for display.
3 To open the required inputs, you can:
3 Select the required input using the cursor and drag to a preferred position on the
wall.
3 Double click on the required input and the window will open, positioned at the top
left of the display wall.
3 Open multiple inputs by pressing the shift key or Ctrl key and clicking the required
number of inputs with the mouse.
3 Using the Define Grid function, the windows can be placed in a specific position
using a 3-pixel width snap-to-grid functionality.
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2.5.2 Moving Windows around the Display Wall
Setting up a video wall requires windows to be moved on the desktop. All types of window
can be moved in the same way.
Using the Window Properties
Windows can also be moved using the Window Properties
“Adapting Window menu options (Window menu)
the windows can be placed anywhere on the display wall.
Using the Mouse
Use the mouse to select the window in the Display Control application; by keeping the left
mouse button pressed, the window can be dragged to any preferred position on the wall.
Used conjunction with Grids and Guides, the window can be placed in an exact position.
Again, by using the mouse, right click over the window in the Display Control application
and select Move this allows you to move the window around the display wall without
depressing the mouse button. To release the window in a preferred position, click the left
mouse button.
”. Using the Position controls Top and Left
2.5.3 Changing Window Properties
The properties of a window can be changed using the Windows Properties, Input Settings
and On Screen Display Properties dialogs.
•The Window Properties
aspect ratio, the style, caption title and the window ID.
allow you to change the position of the window, the size and
dialog accessible via the
•The Input Settings
the Input, Cropping and Display setting controls.
•The On Screen Display properties
details of the on screen display.
allow you to change the appearance of a Display Control inputs using
allows you to configure the display type, text and font
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3How to
3.1 How to Re-size a Window
The Windows can be re-sized in various ways depending on the style setup on the Window
Properties sheet.
If the window has a border and title bar:
• Using the mouse, click on the top, bottom, left or right of the window border. The cursor
will change to a size cursor as shown below:
• Use the mouse to drag the border until the required size is achieved.
Press the Alt key and spacebar on the keyboard with the ECU Window active and a menu is
displayed as follows:
Select Size from the menu options and the cursor will change to a cross hair cursor and
displayed in the centre of the ECU window:
• Use the cursor keys to resize the window.
• Use the command line interface -Window as described in the Command Line Interface
paragraph.
How to
• Access the Windows Properties dialog box by selecting Window Properties from the
Windows Menu. Use the Size controls to re-size the window.
NOTE:
The application can also be re-sized in the Display Control desktop representation.
If the window has no title bar or border:
• Use the command line interface -Window as described in the Command Line Interface
paragraph.
• Access the Windows Properties dialog box by selecting Window Properties
Windows Menu. Use the Size controls to re-size the ECU window.
NOTE:
The application can also be re-sized in the Display Control desktop representation.
3.2 How to Re-position a Window
Windows can be re-positioned anywhere on the desktop. This can be achieved in a number
of ways depending on the style setup.
If the window has a border and title bar:
• Using the mouse, position the cursor on the title bar as shown below.
• Press and hold the left mouse button and drag the window to the required position.
•Press the Alt key and spacebar on the key board with the window active and a menu is
displayed as follows:
from the
Select Move from the menu options and the cursor will change to a cross hair cursor and
displayed in the centre of the window:
How to
• Use the cursor keys to move the Window to the required position.
• Use the Command Line Interface -window as described in the Command Line Interface
paragraph.
• Access the Windows Properties dialog box by selecting Window Properties
Windows Menu. Use the Size controls to re-size the window.
3.3 How to Save/Load Wall Layouts
3.3.1 Saving Layouts
When your display wall has been configured i.e. all the required windows have been
opened and positioned, you may wish to save the layout.
Display Control allows you to save the layout as a
future use.
To save a layout, use the File menu on the Display Control Application and select Save or
Save As..
3.3.2 Loading Layout Files
To load a saved layout file:
With the Display Control application open, select the File menu and then Open… You will be
asked if you wish to save the changes you have made. Browse to the layout file you wish to
load and select Open. The layout will be opened and the windows positioned on the display
wall.
3.4 How to Save a Window as Preset
from the
.lay
file and store it on your machine for
Once a window has been configured and the window properties and cropping have been
set, the window can be saved as a preset. The presets are saved with a
in a folder called Preset Windows inside the directory where Display Control Server was
installed.
To save an ECU window as a preset, select a displayed ECU window and then select Save as
Preset from the Window menu. Alternatively, right click on the ECU window and select Save
as Preset.
.WCP
file extension
How to
4 Display Control menu descriptions
4.1 Overview Menu Options
The Display Control Application has following menu options:
File
Managing layout files and connections (File menu)
New
Opening new Windows (New menu)
Layout
Creating grids, rulers and guides (Layout menu)
Window
Adapting Window menu options (Window menu)
Tools
Accessing other tools (Tools Menu)
Configure
Configuring types of window to be displayed (Configure Menu)
Help
Information about Display Control (Help Menu)
Display Control menu descriptions
4.2 Managing layout files and connections (File menu)
The file menu allows you to manage layout files and connections
New
Opening a new (empty) layout file
Open
Opening an existing layout file
Save
Saving the current layout
Save As
Saving a layout with a specific name and location
Connect
Connecting the application to specific server
Disconnect
Closing the current connection
Most recently used files
Opening one of the most recently used layout files
Exit
Closing the application
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Opening a new (empty) layout file
When New is selected:
• A prompt is displayed asking if any changes to the current layout are to be saved.
• If changes are to be saved, click Yes and follow the steps detailed in Save/Save As
• If changes are not required to be saved click No
• The windows on the machine close.
• The image of the desktop from the machine will continue to be displayed.
NOTE:
The New option is only available when connected to a machine.
Opening an existing layout file
When Open is selected:
• A prompt is displayed asking if any changes are to be saved.
• Browse to the layout file to be opened.
When a layout file has been located and selected, the following takes place:
• If a current active connection is being used and the selected layout file is for a different
computer, the following dialog is displayed.
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Select Cancel and the operation is terminated.
Select OK:
• If Close Windows is selected, all windows are closed and the connection is terminated.
Previously Saved Layouts
When opening a previously saved layout the following dialog will be displayed should an
error occur:
The dialog displays details of any errors found by the application when opening a layout.
• Use the up/down arrows to scroll through the displayed text.
•Click on the Save As… button to save the information as a text file for later use or to
assist in support queries.
Saving the current layout
Select Save to save the current layout.
If the layout has not been previously saved, i.e. it is a new layout then the Save As dialog is
displayed.
Browse to the folder where the layout is to be saved, enter a File name and click on Save.
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