Upgraded to Apex

[Specialtang]

I just ordered my new Apex system today. I was using an AC ProIII and decided I want to add some of the function the Apex offers.

My question is how different is the programming between the two?

Where is the best place to learn on how to program the Apex?

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 143833]

On my website I have a AC3 simulator; a while back I created a converter that allows you to 'import' the AC3 program and it will spit out the Apex equal. You will need to copy/paste the Apex program as I didn't add an Apex 'export' but it converts the syntax for you.

For Apex learning; the 'Uniffiial Apex Guild' is a great source of information as is my website and many other users here; check around...

 

[swearint]

Ken is referring to the Unofficial New Users Guide here:

http://reeftech.webs.com/

Todd

 

[Specialtang]

Ken,

I got your software downloaded and installed. I inported from ACPROII but how do I get it to spit out the Apex code?

thanks

 

[Deleted member 143833]

There should be a menu item that mentioned the Apex; I don't have it installed or i'd be more specific.

 

[RussM]

Tools->Add-In->Show Apex Equivalent

 

[Specialtang]

Thanks russ I guess my AC Pro III programming is not complete because a lot of blanks in converting to Apex. Great start though

 

[RussM]

If you mean all of the blank lines... those lines are just separators between the individual outlet sections in the the converted output.

As I see it, the programming conversion is best used as a learning tool, and as you put it, a great start. It can only duplicate the functionality of the AC3 programming - it cannot exploit all of the great new advanced capabilities of the Apex.

A really simple example of this: You'll want to use longer & more descriptive outlet names instead of the 3-character AC3 timer names.