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ETS4 and apps

DThe world standard for home and building automation is used everywhere: In residential buildings, in all kinds of commercial buildings and even in large building complexes like airports. The Engineering Tool Software (ETS) is the most important tool for KNX projects. The new ETS4 provides everything users need for configuration, commissioning and service. KNX users, who have familiarized themselves with the system and who are working on large projects sometimes wish special functions, in order to work faster, safer and in a more controlled way. When developing ETS4, the KNX Association already integrated many of the functions demanded by users from the field. It offers everything users need to configure and to design a KNX project. Functions are easy to f ind and the application is easy to understand and to handle. Therefore, it was only logical to offer any further extras for users as extensions. With the concept of the ETS apps, the KNX Association has found a perfect solution. ETS4 remains open for future wishes of users and technical developments. New ETS Apps make programming more easier. Compatibility is ensured The apps will be developed by KNX members. Individual apps can be created thanks to the provided API, which already includes many basic functions. This allows for nearly limitless creative ideas. However, compatibility of the entire system is maintained as all apps have to be validated by the KNX Association and will be exclusively available via the KNX online shop only. Owners of ETS4 wishing additional functionality only need to download, install and licence the apps to enjoy the extras. The first apps are already available The first apps can already be downloaded in the KNX online shop. KNX users who repeatedly edit the same room functions or building structures in their projects will soon be able to use the new ”Extended Copy“ app and save a large amount of working time. Completed configurations are simply copied and adapted to additional parts of a building. Better team work with ETS4 will be possible using the ”Split & Merge“ app. It offers many advantages for a seamless co-operation when two or more KNX experts are simultaneously configuring different parts of a large project. Already for a long time, technicians wished the useful functionality offered by the ETS apps ”My Product Templates“ and ”Replace Product“. The f irst one can be used to save KNX device configurations in the database for later use in other projects (including all parameter settings). This saves a lot of duplicate work. The second app supports service technicians, e.g. if an actuator has to be exchanged. Parameters of the old device are automatically taken over for the new one. The new ”Labels“ app makes life easier, again for service personnel: It allows consistent naming of devices so that technicians can keep the overview. Also for trouble-shooting, the KNX Association comes up with useful extensions. Telegrams of a KNX installation can now be recorded over a longer period of time without having to leave costly laptops with ETS4 at the building site. The ”Long-term Recorder“ app for ETS is installed on a less important PC, where it can autonomously be used for onsite monitoring and recording

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