AMX Muse and TP Design

Objective:
This training provides an in-depth introduction to AMX Muse and AMX TP Design software, designed for professionals looking to create and configure custom control interfaces for AMX systems. The course will cover the basics of the software tools, their applications, and how to use them to design intuitive and user-friendly touch panel interfaces for AV control systems.

• What is AMX Muse?
• • AMX Muse is a graphical interface and control software used for designing custom user interfaces for AMX control systems. It provides a drag-and-drop environment for creating interactive control screens for AMX touch panels.
• What is AMX TP Design?
• • AMX TP Design is a specialized tool for designing custom touch panel layouts. It offers a range of templates, controls, and graphic elements to build intuitive and interactive touchscreen interfaces for AMX control systems.

• Key Features of AMX Muse:
• • Drag-and-drop interface for easy UI creation
  • Supports both portrait and landscape modes for flexible screen design
  • Extensive libraries of pre-built elements like buttons, sliders, and media controls
  • Built-in logic and feedback mechanisms for interactive control
• Applications of AMX Muse:
• • Designing interfaces for a wide variety of applications, such as meeting rooms, conference halls, control rooms, classrooms, and entertainment venues
  • Integration with AMX control systems (e.g., NX Series, NetLinx Controllers) to allow seamless control of AV equipment, lighting, HVAC, and more

• Creating a New Project:
• • Setting up a new project and choosing the appropriate resolution and screen size for the target device
  • Configuring basic project settings, including theme, colors, and fonts
• Adding UI Elements:
• • How to add buttons, sliders, text fields, and icons to the control screen
  • Customizing properties of each element (e.g., action triggers, feedback indicators, color schemes)
• Interactive Features:
• • Implementing interactivity, such as changing screen views based on user input, controlling devices like lights, thermostats, and audio equipment
  • Setting up macros, scenes, and presets to streamline user control
• Creating Feedback Loops:
• • Setting up dynamic feedback to change button states, lighting levels, or media inputs based on device status (e.g., feedback from projectors, lights, or AV receivers)

• What is AMX TP Design?
• • AMX TP Design is a tool used for designing user interfaces specifically for AMX touch panels. It’s optimized for creating layouts and graphical interfaces for controlling AV, lighting, and other building systems.
• Key Features of AMX TP Design:
• • Pre-designed templates for different panel sizes and configurations (e.g., 7", 10", 15" screens)
  • Drag-and-drop functionality for adding graphical elements and controls
  • Importing custom graphics and icons for a more personalized user interface
  • Support for multiple device control, including AV equipment, HVAC, and environmental control systems
• Applications of AMX TP Design:
• • Designing control interfaces for AV control systems, video walls, and smart building solutions
  • Tailoring touch panel designs to different environments, such as boardrooms, classrooms, or entertainment venues

• Creating and Customizing Touch Panel Layouts:
• • How to start a project and select the right template for the target touch panel size
  • Customizing screen backgrounds, adding interactive elements like buttons, sliders, and text
• Programming Button Actions:
• • Configuring buttons to control specific actions, such as turning devices on/off, adjusting volume, or switching between input sources
  • Assigning actions to buttons like set preset, activate macro, or change screen views
• Designing for Multiple Panels:
• • Configuring touch panel layouts for different devices (e.g., 7-inch, 10-inch, or 15-inch panels)
  • Scaling and optimizing designs to ensure a consistent experience across various panel sizes
• Importing Custom Graphics:
• • Importing logos, icons, and other graphics to make the interface visually appealing and tailored to client branding
  • Using the graphic library to access pre-made icons and elements or creating custom visual components
• Testing and Simulation:
• • Using the simulation mode to test touch panel interfaces and verify button functionality
  • Ensuring that all actions (e.g., controlling AV equipment, lighting, etc.) are responsive and intuitive

• Using Dynamic Feedback:
• • Implementing feedback features that respond to changes in the environment or equipment (e.g., changing the color of buttons based on device status)
  • Examples of dynamic feedback: power status, temperature changes, volume levels
• Linking Multiple Devices:
• • Integrating the touch panel interface with multiple devices or zones (e.g., creating a unified control for multiple AV rooms or lighting zones)
  • Setting up multi-zone control for managing different parts of a building or facility with a single interface
• Embedding Media and Video Controls:
• • Adding media control elements like play/pause, volume control, and source switching for video or audio equipment
  • Displaying live video feeds or content on the interface from AV systems or cameras

• Simulating the Control Interface:
• • Using the simulation feature in both Muse and TP Design to ensure all actions, buttons, and controls function as expected
• Deployment to AMX Devices:
• • Uploading and testing the created interface on AMX touch panels
  • Connecting the software to an AMX control system for live testing and troubleshooting
• Remote Management and Updates:
• • Using AMX’s remote management tools to update and troubleshoot deployed interfaces
  • Managing software and firmware updates for touch panels and control systems

• UI Design Best Practices:
• • Tips for creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that are easy to navigate and visually appealing
  • Prioritizing user experience and simplifying complex control systems into easy-to-understand screens
• System Integration Tips:
• • Ensuring seamless integration with AMX control systems (e.g., NetLinx Controllers or NX Series)
  • Best practices for linking the touch panel interfaces with other building systems (AV, lighting, HVAC)

• Recap of Key Concepts:
• • Summary of AMX Muse and TP Design features and their applications in creating custom control interfaces
• Q&A Session:
• • Open discussion to answer participant questions, clarify concepts, and provide guidance on real-world scenarios

Target Audience: AV integrators, control system designers, programmers, and technicians responsible for designing and deploying custom user interfaces for AMX control systems.

This training will equip participants with the skills needed to design and implement intuitive, interactive user interfaces for AMX control systems using AMX Muse and AMX TP Design software, enabling more efficient control and management of AV, lighting, and other building systems.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3 Ruacana Street, 3 Ruacana Street, Sandton, South Africa