In the Preferences window, the Devices preferences contain the Serial Ports preference settings, which lets you search for and assign serial ports.
To access the Devices preferences:
- From the menu bar, select Settings > Preferences.
- In the Preferences window, click the Devices preference option. The Devices preference settings display.
The following table describes the Devices preference settings.
Note: MotionBuilder shows the current preferences of your computer system as the default. Use caution when changing them, as some preferences might not provide optimal results for your computer.
| Serial Ports settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Test | To specify ports available to MotionBuilder. When activated, it enables you to search for valid ports from your default operating system setup. |
| Select from the list | When activated, it enables you to override the default ports setup and to choose a serial port from the list. Ctrl-click to select multiple ports. |
| Serial Ports | To view and configure the serial and remote ports that physically connect devices to MotionBuilder. Click the Serial Ports button to access the Serial Ports window. |