WinLauncher:  Setup - Test

Electronic Switchbox 

Select the Electronic Switchbox option if you want the switchbox codes to be displayed at the top of the WinLauncher main screen when sending and receiving G-code files.  This feature is very handy for testing the electronic switchbox.

Auto Detect Ports 

Click on the Auto Detect Ports button to have WinLauncher automatically check your current Comm ports (serial ports) settings.  The test takes only a few seconds and the results will appear in a window similar to the one shown below.

• Green Light means that the Comm port is not connected to any device.  You can use it for a new connection.
• Yellow Light means that the Comm port is currently connected to another device.
• Red Light means that the Comm port is not available in your computer.

System Properties 

Click on this button to open your computer System Properties to display information such as the version of your Windows system, device manager, hardware profiles, and computer performance.  The same window can be opned from your Windows: Start | Settings | Control Panel | System (on most operating systems).

Terminal Mode 

This section was designed for the advanced user who wants to have access to the terminal mode to communicate with CNCs.  You can use the terminal mode to test the WTI switchbox, COM ports, and cables.

• Click on the ON button to open the terminal mode screen.
• Click on the OFF button to close the terminal mode screen.