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Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher sub-system and XPression, and an overview of the DashBoard interface to the switcher and some basic terms.
DashBoard
DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.
Live Assist

Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher sub-system and XPression, and an overview of the DashBoard interface to the switcher and some basic terms.
- Graphite Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of the Graphite server.
- Graphite PPC Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of the Graphite PPC.
- Operation and Setup Notes
  When setting up and using Graphite there are a few things that you should keep in mind. These notes will help you better set up the system to meet your production needs, as well as achieve the best audio and video performance.
- Features
  Thank you for buying a Ross Video Graphite Integrated Production System. The Graphite builds on the Ross Video reputation for designing compact switchers, computer graphics systems, and audio production equipment for every production environment.
- DashBoard
  DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.
  - Switcher Status in DashBoard
  - Configuration
  - Live Assist
    - PaneLINK
    - To Assign a Page to a Custom Page Button
      The custom page buttons on the Live Assist page can be assigned any custom page or node in DashBoard. This allows you to quickly access controls from another device on DashBoard from Live Assist on your current device.
  - Custom Controls
  - ViewControl
  - MediaManager
  - Personality
  - Help
  - Audio Mixer
  - Menu Group Access
    Disable certain menu groups to improve DashBoard performance.
- Role Based Access Control
  The Ross Platform Manager allows for user authentication and role based access through DashBoard. Once set up in DashBoard, Ross Platform Manager allows for control over who can control Graphite based on the roles individual users are assigned to.
- SoftPanel
  SoftPanel provides you with a graphical interface to the menu system and control surfaces of the switcher. This allows you to setup and control the switcher without a control panel.
- Ultritouch
  The 2RU rack mountable Ultritouch adaptable system control panel allows you to control some aspects of switcher operation using a DashBoard interface.

Live Assist

The Live Assist node provides access to operational functions such as keying, transition, and memory settings of the switcher. You can switch between the different settings by selecting the tabs at the bottom of the DashBoard window.

Tip: The Custom View button on the Live Assist page opens a separate page where you can set up custom DashBoard pages. These custom pages can also be set to auto follow specific video sources. This allows you to have Live Assist show a specific custom page when a video source is selected.

Tip: You can quickly jump to Live Assist from any other page using the Live Assist button next to the Navigation Menu button at the bottom right corner of all non-Live Assist pages.