5/3/2023 0 Comments Simpl programming![]() ![]() ![]() SIMPL+ is a C-like language while NetLinx is a bit more Java-esque, but both are plagued with the same problems. Due to SIMPL’s nature as a visual language it is not compatible with version control software like Git or Subversion, and makes it difficult to work in teams. SIMPL can get some jobs done, but is often inadequate for complex jobs. SIMPL isn’t so much of a programming language as it is a visual tool that allows you to build logic for your processors. Crestron has SIMPL and SIMPL+ and AMX has Netlinx. Let’s start with the proprietary languages. Within the two platforms you have two options: proprietary languages created by the manufacturer, or a supported open language that can run on their hardware. There are other platforms too, but to keep this article short I’ll be talking mostly about the Crestron and AMX platforms. Today, I am going to talk about the biggest reason there is a shortage of quality AV programmers: sub-par tools.įor AV programmers there are two main platforms, Crestron and AMX. In my previous post, The AV Industry Needs to Open Up, I talked about two reasons why it is difficult to become an AV programmer - proprietary hardware and certifications. ![]()
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