KNX Journal 2011-1
KNX Journal 2011-1
KNX Journal 2011-1
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<strong>KNX</strong> Tools<br />
Embedded parameter dialog<br />
8 Projects<br />
Advantage compared to ETS3<br />
Parameter dialogs are the central control windows for<br />
the configuration of <strong>KNX</strong> device properties. Hence, it is<br />
important to be able to quickly access them when editing<br />
or quickly view the current parameterization status of a<br />
device. In ETS4, parameter dialogs are embedded directly<br />
in the relevant ETS4 view (e.g. topology) and can be displayed<br />
easily by clicking the relevant tab (even parameters of<br />
several devices at the same time). If desired, parameters<br />
different from the device default setting can be marked<br />
with an appropriate icon. These possibilities did not exist<br />
in ETS3: at one given time it was only possible to view<br />
the parameters of a single device in a separate window.<br />
Dynamic folder<br />
9 Projects<br />
Advantage compared to ETS3<br />
Visualizing devices according to specific properties is a<br />
classic action during the creation of a project. The so<br />
called filter criteria are always different and may even<br />
be combined (e.g. display all couplers of a project with<br />
specific names). In ETS4 the “dynamic folders” allow the<br />
installer to define the content of a window according to<br />
his freely set selection criteria. These folders (and their<br />
individual display criteria) can also be saved. ETS3 only<br />
allowed to enter selection criteria per column, without<br />
being able to combine selection criteria or to save them.<br />
Windows explorer behavior in ETS4<br />
10 User Interface<br />
Advantage compared to ETS3<br />
ETS users should be familiar with the behavior of Windows<br />
Explorer. This behavior is now to a large extend<br />
adopted in ETS 4, e.g. by double-clicking in a window<br />
one can reach the next lower (e.g. double clicking main<br />
group to reach the underlying middle groups) or next<br />
higher level. ETS3 does not allow this: with this, editing<br />
performance can be considerably improved.<br />
After the above detailed<br />
enumeration, please find<br />
below a further overview<br />
of new / improved ETS4<br />
functions, sorted according<br />
to category.<br />
Bus Access<br />
• Parallel download possible<br />
in several „Twisted Pair“<br />
segments, provided these<br />
are linked via IP.<br />
• Bus access also available in<br />
free of charge ETS4 DEMO<br />
User interface<br />
• License overview directly<br />
accessible after ETS4 start<br />
• Fast switching between projects<br />
via TAB bar (if more<br />
than one project is open)<br />
• Multi-monitor support, distributable<br />
ETS4 windows<br />
• Permanent access to <strong>KNX</strong><br />
News (can be deactivated,<br />
if desired)<br />
• Quick action bar for important<br />
functions, such as open<br />
recent projects (also if data<br />
base is currently not open)<br />
• Comfortable search and filtering<br />
in product catalogue,<br />
product search window and<br />
in all other views<br />
• Keyboard and menus more<br />
easily configurable<br />
• Fast navigation/ view switching<br />
between objects and<br />
assigned group addresses<br />
(and vice versa)<br />
• …<br />
Project editor/ analysis<br />
• Powerful Favorites Folder,<br />
overall project view/ editing<br />
possible<br />
• Newly defined „To Do“ list,<br />
onto which to be completed<br />
project elements can be<br />
dragged or automatically<br />
accessed on click<br />
• New folder for “recent used”<br />
products<br />
• Product/ project import<br />
wizard with new options<br />
• Detailed view of filter/search<br />
results, multiple selections<br />
with a single click<br />
• Bus/ group monitor with powerful<br />
and free configurable<br />
filter-/ record capabilities<br />
• …<br />
Project documentation<br />
• Considerably smaller project<br />
export files<br />
• Individual device reports<br />
possible<br />
• Report layout individually<br />
configurable<br />
System support ETS4<br />
• Additional support of Windows<br />
7 64 Bit; Windows<br />
2003/2008 Server either 32<br />
or 64 Bit; same applies to<br />
separately installed <strong>KNX</strong><br />
Falcon 2.0<br />
• New and easy diagnosis<br />
wizard for error recognition<br />
• Manual or automatic ETS4<br />
online update<br />
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