AVSnap

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AVSnap

Developer(s)
Initial release	12 November 2004 (2004-11-12T21)
Stable release	6.6.9 / 20 January 2021; 12 months ago (2021-01-20)
Operating system	Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, and Windows 7
Type	Computer-aided design
License	Freeware
Website	AVSnap homepage

AVSnap is a freeware audio/visual system integration and design software that was created by in 2004.^[1] The software started as a way to create a visual routing diagram of and audio/visual system, that is similar to an A/V schematic or a Computer network diagram. The software is provides a design environment to create Audio Visual diagrams and layouts.

Functionality[]

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• AV System design – create library symbols, assign snap points property, connect symbols with cable object and generate list of materials and list of cables.
• AV System layout – create symbols for front or back panels, position them in a rack and connect them with cable. Provide wiring diagram to technician for rack wiring.
• Flow chart the process – switch AVSnap into flow chart mode and develop simple on complex flow charts for your business.
• Presentation mode – create design over multiple pages and then use F5 to switch to presentation mode. All keys work the same way as in PowerPoint.
• Communication mode – test all protocols for communicating with equipment using communication mode. Press telephone icon to transform AVSnap into powerful Hyperterminal with a twist. You have two windows: Terminal window and Notepad. Jot down commands and then send them through COM port or over the network.
• AVSnap Meeting is hosted by Altinex servers — Just select to start meeting, then call up your colleagues and provide them with session ID. If they have AVSnap, select Join meeting and enter Session ID. Now you can present your design over the web.
• Language editor – If you want to use your native language with AVSnap, select language editor and type in all of the text displayed. (There are over 1000 messages). Once done, switch to your own language for simplicity.
• GUI design — Set page format to pixels, to reveal GUI design environment. Design buttons, sliders, video objects. Import PNG files to create GUI background and then press F11 for full development language. Run created program on a PC or a standalone touch pane.
• Web server (License required) – anything you design in AVSnap can be served on the web. Graphics, pages, GUI or anything else. GUI can be used to control equipment over the web.

Libraries[]

Altinex Inc. has combined groups of preset icons into libraries that users can select from to create their diagrams. Users can create their own libraries or choose from ones included from other companies including ,^[2] ,^[3] and partner .^[4] Currently AVSnap estimates that it has about 3000 users (based on downloads and registrations).

History[]

The origins of AVSnap start in 1993 when there were very few vendors that provided software for designing AV systems. Many AV professionals were looking for a development tool that can be used in-house and also provided an easy exchange of information.

The first attempt to design the AVSnap started in 2001. After a year of experimenting with features, the final draft for the software was developed. It took another 3 years to fine tune performance and to come up with the final name.

After initial design the software was released AVSnap to general public in 2004. The first version of the software was a simple graphic editor that allowed easy AV System design. Eventually it evolved into a development system it is now.

See also[]

• List of CAD companies
• Stardraw
• AutoCAD

References[]

External links[]

• AVSnap homepage
• Altinex homepage