Setup JMRI

• Preparing to Install

Getting Started

• What is DCC?
• What DCC systems will DecoderPro work with?
• What hardware do I need?
• How do I start the program?
• How do I start DecoderPro® program for the First Time User?
• How do I set up my Preferences?

Using DecoderPro

• How do I set up to program a decoder?

DecoderPro Programming Modes

• Single CV Programmer
• Service Mode Programmer
• Ops Mode Programming

The Basic Programmer

• Entering Locomotives in the "Roster"
• The basic programmer
• Reading the data from the decoder
• Entering and editing new data
• Writing the new data to the decoder
• Saving the new data to a file
• What if I need to do more?

The Comprehensive Programmer

• Setup and Roster Panes
• Expanded Basic Pane
• Motor Control Pane
• Speed Control Pane
• Speed Table Pane
• Function Mapping Pane
• Lights Pane
• Consisting Pane
• Advanced Features Pane
• Analog Controls Pane
• Sound Pane
• Sound Levels Pane
• Global CV Pane
• Manufacturer-Specific Pane
• Printing the Decoder Data

Advanced Features

• Function Labels Pane
• Roster Media

DecoderPro® Main Window

• Menu Bar
• Toolbar
• Roster Table
• Decoder Information
• Status Bar

Error Messages

• Error Codes explained

Getting Started with DecoderPro®

How do I start the DecoderPro program for New User?

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For First Time or totally new Install. Once you have downloaded the JMRI software and installed it, simply open the program in the usual manner for your operating system. An icon for DecoderPro should be installed on your Desktop.

DecoderPro may be opened by double click on the Desktop icon and the DecoderPro initial screen as shown below will be displayed on completion of startup for a brand new install with no settings stored in your computer.

First time install start screen

Press the Next > button to start the wizard.

Press the Next > button to continue.

Select your system and other options for your system will be shown.

Select your system connection.

Select your Serial port and Command station type.

Next Connection Prefix and Connection Name, At this time leave as default.

Press the Next > button.

Press the Finish button.

The DecoderPro main window is displayed with instructions for Getting Started:

When you want to set up the other preferences at this time, go to Edit -> Preferences. A pane will come up that allows you to set up the system for your particular configuration.

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