THE MESSAGE ASSEMBLER PROGRAMME.

The main purpose of this programme is to create an INDEX file for the DMS2 which allocates audio files to message track numbers and sets the operating mode for each of the messages.

The programme also allows simple access to the source audio files and displays the selected audio files in the message number position they will have when played on the DMS2.

It is a requirement of the DMS2 firmware that no other files are present on the MMC card and so the ASSEMBLER programme assists in ensuring that all other files are removed before copying the audio files. Also all audio files are renamed on the MMC card to a format that is compatable with the DMS2 firmware.

The main screen of the programme consists of 6 areas.

Firstly, an area for selecting the source audio files (drive, folder and file select boxes). You navigate to a source MP3 file and 'double-click' the filename to add it to the message track list.
Next is an area for selecting the drive letter of the destination drive (MMC card).
Next is the message track list area showing which messages have been selected to download and which message number and operating mode they have been allocated.
There is an area for assigning an operating mode to a message (see Message Modes below).
An Edit List section contains buttons for removing files from the message list.
The main PROGRAMME command button and other status messages and help prompts are available outside the above areas. A yellow 'Guidance Box' at the bottom of the screen helps to prompt you to the next step in the process.

