Table of Content
Button Design
Button
A standard button sends a single value each time that it is pressed. While a button can be linked to a device parameter, it is more typically linked to a system function.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
On the following example, if “Preset 1” button is pushed, the 1st preset is selected for DriveRack #1. If “Preset 2” button is pushed, the 2nd preset is selected. Each button push overrides the value of the previous button push.
Button On/Off
An on/off button alternately turns on or off a device parameter value when pressed. Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
Button Momentary
A momentary button turns on a device parameter value while it is being pressed and turns the value off when released.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
Button Latching
A latching button alternately turns on or off a device parameter value when pressed.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
Button MultiState
A multi-state button both sets and displays a defined value of a device parameter. While the multi-state button is somewhat complex to set-up, its function can be very powerful. To set up an MS button, first you add (and link) the button, then change its properties. You must also define the button action. You can also change its other properties.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
A multi-state button can be powerful but very complex, save your venue before adding or editing a multi-state button.
- Sets Value: Once the multi-state button is linked and defined, the parameter on the Custom Panel changes the parameter(s) on the device control panel(s).
- Multiple Device Parameters – If the multi-state button is linked to more than one device parameter, when the multi-state button on the Custom Panel is pushed, all the attached device parameters will be set to the specified value.
- Displays Value: Once the multi-state button is linked and defined, the parameter on the device control changes the parameter on the Custom Panel as defined in the properties section:
- Multiple Device Parameters – If the multi-state button is linked to more than one device parameter, the multi-state button on the Custom Panel will update the device parameters with the new value.
- Add Multi-State Button: Add a multi-state button the same way you add other controls and link it to one or more device parameters
- Change button properties – In order for the linked multi-state button to work properly, you must define how the property works. This is accomplished in Properties in the “Value Indication Matrix” window. You must also set the button action.
Button Radio
A radio button allows the user to select the value of a device parameter from a list. Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
Button Region
This button sends a single value each time that it is pressed. While a button can be linked to a device parameter, it is more typically linked to a system function.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter or system function to function properly. You can also easily add a pre-defined label.
On the following example, if “Preset 1” button is pushed, the 1st preset is selected for DriveRack #1. If “Preset 2” button is pushed, the 2nd preset is selected. Each button push overrides the value of the previous button push.
Button System Functions
A System Functions button sends a single value each time that it is pressed. This button is specifically linked to a system function.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
Common Button Design Properties
| Properties Type |
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| General |
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| Parameters |
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| Appearance |
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| Button |
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| System Indication |
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| System Functions |
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