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3 3  The SHOWRUNNER™ program has many features to simplify and streamline Crestron lighting control startups, reducing the amount of technical knowledge required and time spent on-site. Even so, there are a number of different software programs and tools required for a successful SHOWRUNNER™ startup.
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5 +There is a baseline of software and tools required for all startups, but depending on the type of job, additional software or tools may be required.
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5 5  "Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have.
6 6  
7 7  ==== All Startups ====
8 8  
9 -====== Required: ======
11 +**Required:**
10 10  
11 11  * Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended)
12 12  ** Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site
13 13  *** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose
14 -*** Dedicated hot spot is** highly recommended**
16 +*** Dedicated hot spot is** highly recommended**
15 15  ** Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter
16 -* Software:
17 -** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version)
18 -** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]])
19 -** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended)
20 -* Downloads:
21 -** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]]
22 -** Job-specific SHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file
23 -** Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices
24 -** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ UI .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]] (only required for jobs with touchscreens other than TSW-770)
25 -** SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
18 +** Software:
19 +*** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version)
20 +*** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]])
21 +*** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended)
22 +** Downloads:
23 +*** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]]
24 +*** SHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file
25 +*** Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices
26 +*** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ UI .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]] (only required for jobs with touchscreens other than TSW-770)
27 +*** SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
26 26  * Cables:
27 -** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable (multiple cables and multiple lengths are recommended)
28 -** USB-A to USB-B cable (required for most devices; 15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs)
29 -** USB-A to Mini-B cable (required for RMC3 processors only)
30 -** USB-A to Micro-B cable (required for CEN-GWEXER, RMC4 processors, and some other devices)
29 +** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable
30 +*** Multiple cables and multiple lengths recommended
31 +** USB-A to USB-B cable
32 +*** 15' + cable recommended for jobs with GLPACs
33 +** USB-A to Mini-B cable
34 +** USB-A to Micro-B cable
31 31  
32 -====== Recommended: ======
36 +**Recommended:**
33 33  
38 +* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
34 34  * A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop)
35 -** This allows you to "untether" yourself from the lighting network; the laptop stays connected to the lighting network and is able to be remotely accessed via the secondary device
40 +** This allows you to "untether" yourself from the lighting network; the laptop stays connected to the lighting network and is able to be remotely connected to via a secondary device
36 36  * Remotes:
37 37  ** [[GLS-REMOTE-ODT/OIR>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Surfaces/Remotes/Lighting-System-Companion-Remotes/GLS-REMOTE-ODT-OIR]] (**required **for jobs with Crestron occupancy sensors)
38 38  ** [[GLPPA-REMOTE-PROG>>https://www.crestronlighting.com/product/products-control-surfaces-remotes-lighting-system-companion-remotes-glppa-remote?sku=GLPPA-REMOTE-USER&user=67fefcbf860500c91fb9509b97bdfc5a]] (**required **for jobs with GLPPs)
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45 45  * Measurement devices:
46 46  ** Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting)
47 47  ** Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations)
48 -* Software:
49 -** Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
50 -** FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP)
51 -** SSH client (such as PuTTY)
52 -** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR)
53 -** IP scanning utility (such as Advanced IP Scanner)
54 54  
55 55  ==== Zūm Wired Startups ====
56 56  
57 57  Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
58 58  
59 -====== Required: ======
58 +**Required:**
60 60  
61 61  * Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed
62 62  
63 -====== Recommended: ======
62 +**Recommended:**
64 64  
65 -* Router or third-party DHCP server software (**required **if the [[built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]] is not going to be used)
64 +* Router or DHCP server software (**required **if the [[built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]] is not going to be used)
66 66  
67 67  ==== DMX Startups ====
68 68  
69 69  DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
70 70  
71 -====== Required: ======
70 +**Required:**
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73 73  * [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
74 74  * [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
75 75  
76 -====== Recommended: ======
75 +**Recommended:**
77 77  
78 78  * DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
79 79  * XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
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82 82  
83 83  DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
84 84  
85 -====== Required: ======
84 +Required:
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87 -* Crestron Toolbox DALI Commissioning Tool (usually included with [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] installation)
86 +Recommended: