Hi Steve,
We have an extensive library of DashBoard tutorial videos located here: Ross University
A good sample of speaking to device-specific APIs can be found in this video Carbonite Control - Ross Video (it focuses on Carbonite switchers, but the design flow is similar for other devices).
RossTalk commands can be added by assigning a Task to a CustomPanel button. You'll need to refer to each product's documentation to see which RossTalk commands are supported, and their syntax.
More generic UDP messaging is outlined in this video: DashBoard UDP String Command - Ross Video
This should give you a good start.
Cheers,
Alun
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Alun Fryer
Technical Marketing Lead, Hyperconverged Solutions
Ross Video
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