Promixis Girder

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Promixis Girder
Design byPromixis LLC
Initial release2003
Latest release5.0.9.543 / May 2009
Operating systemWindows XP, Vista
TypeHome Automation
LicenseCommercial
Websitehttp://www.promixis.com/



Girder is a Windows computer program by Promixis that allows any type of input device to control a wide range of computer and non computer devices in both home and commercial applications.


Girder Inputs and Outputs
Girder is a software automation tool that allows a computer to control devices like lights, home theater, heating/AC, appliances, infrared, security systems, Caller ID modems, and the computer itself. To control all of these features you can connect input devices such as a remote control and have the buttons on it control any function of any device Girder can control. Other Girder input methods can be Speech, HID computer devices, home automation signals, infrared, RF, keyboard, mouse, temperature, website, etc. Girder can control or be controlled by many devices, some requiring the associated computer device to work.

Girder Features
Girder also includes status and error reporting messages by email and many other methods. Girder functions entirely within a graphical user interface, actions are drag and drop and you can edit each action or input through a 'properties' window. Girder has a full interface to the LUA scripting console and supports LUA fully. A device manager is also included which eases adding home automation devices. Every action and every input are highly configurable but should only be changed by advanced or daring users.


Girder Compatible Devices

Compatible Inputs

  • Remote Controls
    • All infrared remote controls (requires USB-UIRT)
    • HID compliant RF remotes
    • x10 remotes
    • ATI Remote Wonder
  • Speech
    • Microsoft SAPI 5
    • Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Keyboard (any key or combo)
  • mouse (gestures, or clicks)
  • Environmental
    • Temperature
    • Water Leaks
    • Light sensors
  • Security Systems
    • HAI
    • Omni
    • x10 security systems
  • Command Line
  • Windows/computer actions
  • Website Interface

Devices Girder Can Control

  • Anything with infrared
  • Local Computer
    • keyboard (can act as a complete keyboard)
    • Mouse (use any input to control the mouse)
    • Media Playback (all programs)
    • Sound (volume, mute, output selector)
    • Windows (controls everything)
  • Other Girder instances
  • Lighting (any type)
  • Appliances
  • HVAC (AC and heating)
  • Most home theater devices
  • RS-232 Devices
  • Security Systems
    • HAI
    • Omni
    • x10

Girder Screenshots

All Promixis Girder Screenshots - Girder Screenshots

Girder 5
Girder Actions List
Girder Actions Macro


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