AlphaNET Sign Software

AlphaNET Messaging Software enhances every aspect of electronic messaging–from sending and creating, to the editing of text, animations and graphics. AlphaNET software brings together all the essential tools for realizing the full potential of LED displays, with unique features that include: high-level capabilities for group messaging (via serial, modem, wireless or LAN network), an animation library and support for .GIF and .BMP files, calendar/date message scheduling, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Animation Shop Pro (PSP), Site Manager, and Message Simulator, all within a useful and intuitive interface.

Create multiple messages to communicate special events, incentives, news, and congratulations that contain text with logos, graphics and animations. For added versatility and message enhancement, included is a unique counter feature to display the minutes, hours or days to an event or occasion. Click here for AlphaNET Brochure.

Software:
Software CD
AlphaNET CBT
EZ Install Guide
Online Help
Paint Shop Pro Ver 8
Animation Shop V1

AlphaNET
Demo Software
User Manual (PDF)

Features

Works with Windows 98/NT/ME/2000 and XP.
Ethernet Adapter support.
ActiveX Control for limited real-time data display.
Compatible with multiple operating systems.
Schedule messages to display at different times, locations, and days.
Contains 5 counters to display days, hours or minutes to an event.
The Message Emulator allows viewing of messages before they are displayed.
The Site Editor enables message communication via wired, wireless, or LAN.
The Message Editor enables text and graphics animations to be used in displays.
The Site Manager allows setting up of devices, sites and groups of displays for easy message and site management.
Schedule messages to display at different times, locations and days.
“Message Simulator” allows you to view messages before they are actually displayed.
Allows user to have a network of displays via serial addressing, modems, wireless, and Local Area Network (LAN).
Enables use of graphics and animations in popular formats.
Contains a counter feature to display minutes, hours or days to an event or lost-time accident.
Supports international characters.
Ability to send messages to individual or groups of signs.
Includes ActiveX control for real-time applications.
Provides support for Alpha plug-ins.
Supports a wide variety of scanners.

Message Editor

Similar to a familiar word processor, allowing you to enter text and select from a variety of fonts and modes for message presentation. You may animate your messages with over 25 presentation modes. Even assign event thresholds by using the colors available for your specific sign!

Messages can be scheduled to run based on time of day and sequenced in any order based on the day of the week. You can insert strings, variables and counters. Graphics may be imported using Windows™ Paint Brush or from your favorite graphics program. When messages are created, the Editor transmits the information to the sign network.

Message Simulator

The Simulator is used to preview messages, text, graphics and animations that you create right on your PC monitor! Create your message and the Emulator will display characters in the same size, color and position as defined by the sign model. Emulator controls include the Zoom feature for more precise placement of text and graphics.

Site Manager

At the heart of this robust package is the Site Manager that lets you to establish a single or multiple network of displays attached to a local or remote display network. The Site Manager lets the user to associate a list of messages to one site or a group of sites through the powerful addressing feature, making each display unique in receiving transmissions. The extensive grouping feature will update signs only as necessary, thereby minimizing actual transmissions.

Diagnostics

A built-in utility that tests the functions of a single sign or a series of signs on a display network. Diagnostics can transmit test messages and receive detailed information (serial address, firmware version, etc.) from one more signs. Features include: send message to all signs, send message to selected signs, broadcast a continuous message and query the display network.

Communications Manager

Communications Manager performs the proper tracking of message activity and logging message activity. Set log options for saving the log to file. Maintain logs of previous transmissions and report current activity. You may view previous transmissions logs for message verification and error checking at any time.

Animation Shop Software

Paint Shop Pro Animation Shop features high-quality, easy-to-use creative effects, features, and optimization options. Create GIFs in one or hundreds of colors and animation effects.

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