SoftPanel

SoftPanel allows you to run the menu system of the switcher from a computer. The switcher treats the SoftPanel interface as a satellite panel, allowing it to control all aspects of the switcher that the menu system of a satellite panel can control.

The SoftPanel application uses the Oracle® VM VirtualBox to interface with the computer hardware and operating system, and connect to the switcher frame.

Tip: You can also point your Google Chrome™ browser to the SoftPanel to access the Acuity Virtual Panel.

Keep the following in mind:

Keep the following in mind when using SoftPanel:

  • SoftPanel and the switcher must be on the same version of software.
  • Upgrading the switcher will not upgrade SoftPanel. You must download a newer version of the SoftPanel that is compatible with the new switcher software.
  • SoftPanel is an application running on a Fedora® system on the Oracle® VM VirtualBox Virtual Machine. Refer to the documentation that came with VirtualBox for information on configuring the virtual machine.
  • Ross Video recommends using a static IP address on the computer running SoftPanel.
  • SoftPanel is treated like a satellite panel by the switcher. All satellite panel permissions apply.
  • The Oracle® VM VirtualBox will prompt you to download and install new versions of the VM VirtualBox application.
  • Not all menus and functionality are available when using SoftPanel. Panel Diagnostics and Calibration, ME Maps, and Positioner control are a few of the menus and functions that are not available.