FYI... 411Avatar was mucho nicer in his response and yes, Peter did provide guidance to your questions. 411 also told you how to assemble a config file. Pressing F1 from the software will give you help on "merging" configurations.
I, especially want to ask that you read the remainder of my response in an unemotional way as I really want to provide guidance for future interactions with the community.
On February 13, 2006 at 22:31, mikeb said...
I have been watching this site for many years
and knew enough that I would eventually get a
Pronto.
Well, Mike, this appears that you may be somewhat arrogant and if you have been watching this site, you've been doing homework... Reading reviews, FAQs, etc..
... can anyone point me to
newbie threads and where I might want to get started?
Is there a thread with basic overview of ccf files
and te such that would apply to my 7500? Not sure
where to start.
Well, if you've been reading and monitoring, you should have known about the FAQ, the Ultimate Pronto Guide, etc... I also have to ask... Have you even read the Pronto or Pronto NG FAQs?
Just installed the software and I know some of
you guys have been doing this for years, but imagine
looking at it and just doo! Forgive me and no
flames please but could I paypay anyone and give
them a list of my components??
And now, you are soliciting help off-off-offering to paypay someone to throw something together to avoid the learning curve, which, btw, makes me ask??
Edit: I promise to help other newbies in the future!
How are you going to "help other newbies in the future" if all you have invested is money?
Peter and I both Beta-Tested the 7000 remotes and have countless hours invested ensuring that the software you use is stable and works well. In fact, I'm troubleshooting a minute issue tonight that others most likely don't experience.
Maybe this response is indeed unwarranted and very coarse. However, as I stated... If you'd been reading the forum and doing your homework you'd have had alot of the answers you seek already. Yes, maybe both Peter and I took your initial message as being sort of "cocky".
In fact here's how I took it.
"Hey. I've been following this site for many years and I "know" about the Pronto Remotes. Now, help me get mine going. I've not read the FAQ. Learning curve is too steep. Want someone to program mine for me for $$$. And I promise to help out other newbies."
How can you help "newbies" if you only want to pay?
I understand your enthusiasm and interest in getting quickest returns on you investment. However, without an initial investment in education, you will never be able to reap the benefits of this wonderful remote.
We're a community here that lives pretty much to help others and will bend over backwards to help those who want to help themselves.
The fact that you indicated you are "in the know" about Pronto Remotes but don't know the first thing about getting started, to me, is like buying a new car and asking "Hey, where's the ignition switch?"
What you will soon learn is that even if you do pay for a setup, you will never be happy with it and will always be tinkering and changing things. As a result, you will need to know the software, understand the workings of the remote such that you don't have to shell out $$$ for little tweaks here and there.
I hope to see you around and helping other people once you come up to speed and get on board. However, I'm not going to hold my breath. I do hope that you get your config up and running the way you like and that you grow to appreciate the remote as much as others here as it truly is a life-saver.
Welcome on board. Enjoy the addiction.
Lyndel
