Templates

Object control command templates are used to add a list of commands for multiple use without having to type the same command each time.

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  • Name - name of the command template.

  • Protocol - specifies with which device model the protocol command is compatible.

  • Gateway - specifies the way in which the command is sent to the tracking device: GPRS or SMS.

  • Type - specifies the type in which the command is sent ASCII or HEX, only applicable for GPRS commands.

  • Command - body of the command to be sent to the tracking device.

  • edit - opens Command properties menu.

  • remove - permanently removes command template.

  • refresh - reloads command templates.

  • action2 - opens action menu.

    • import - allows to import previously saved templates.

    • export - allows to export commands templates for later usage.

    • remove - permanently removes all selected scheduled command records from the list.

Command properties

To create a new command template, click the plus button at the bottom of the Object control window.

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Schedule

  • Name - name of the command template.

  • Hide unused protocols - hide unused protocols from Protocol list.

  • Protocol - set device models for which commands are to be executed.

  • Gateway - set the way in which the command is sent to the tracking device: GPRS or SMS.

  • Type - specify the type in which the command is sent ASCII or HEX, only applicable for GPRS commands.

  • Command - displays the selected command or allows manual entry of a scheduled command.

Variables

  • %IMEI% - allows to add device IMEI to command body.

  • %TIMESTAMP% - allows to add timestamp to command body.

Please note!

After the template is created, it will appear in the schedule properties selection box for the template.