New

The New function is used to:

  • start a new Global Configurator project.

  • open an existing Global Configurator project.

  • view the Global Configurator help file.

  • import a project configuration from an existing Global Configurator project.

New

To start a new Global Configurator project file:

  1. Under the File menu, select New.

The Global Configurator Start Options dialog box  opens.

  1. Select Create A New Project.

  2. Click OK.

The Project Settings dialog box  opens (see below).

The Project Settings dialog box sets all of the default values for the fields of the Add Device dialog box.

Example

If you enter a default admin password in the Project Settings dialog box, the value appears in the Admin Password field of the Add Device dialog box when it is opened.

If you leave the Default Admin Password field blank in the Project Settings dialog box, the Admin Password field will be blank when you open the Add Device dialog box.

  1. Make the desired selections in the Project Settings dialog box that opens with the following options under the IP tab.

Click a link below or click a selection on the image at right for more information.

Next Assigned IP address

Update Default IP address with Last IP address Entered

Assign Default IP Address

Default Connection Telnet Port

Default Connection Web Port

Default Admin Password

Default User Password

Date/Time Settings

GlobalViewer host

Download Settings on Add Device Dialog

GlobalViewer Network Speed

  1. Click OK.

The Add Device dialog box opens and prompts you to add your first A/V network device.