Special Tools And Accessories; Clear One Or More Event(S); Export And Import Events; Event Creating - Example - Lightware MMX4x2-HT200 User Manual

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5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
5.8.3. Special Tools and Accessories
The Name of the Event
The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and
clicking the Set button. The following characters are allowed when
naming:
Letters (A-Z) and (a-z), numbers (0-9), special characters: hyphen ( - ),
underscore ( _ ), and space ( ).
Enable or Disable an Event
The set Event can be enabled or disabled in the Event list, or directly
in the Event editor window by setting the tick mark beside the name.
Testing the Condition
When the desired Condition is arranged, the setting can be tested. The
Event list and the Event editor contains a small panel that shows if
the set condition is detected and how many times. The Counter can be
reset by the button in Event editor. If the Condition is true, the detected
mark turns green for two seconds and the Counter is increased.
Testing the Action
The method is the same as testing the Condition, but in this case, the
Action can be triggered manually by pressing the Test button.
TIPS AND TRICKS: The Test button is also placed on the Action
panel in the Event list. Thus, you can check the Actions without
opening the Event editor.
Delay the Action
In most cases the Action is performed immediately after the Condition
is detected. But sometimes a delay is necessary between the Condition
and the Action. Therefore, the new Event manager contains the Delay
panel which allows that feature with below settings:
▪ No delay: when the Condition is detected, the Action is launched.
▪ Simple delay: when the Condition is detected, the Action is
launched after the set time interval.
▪ Still exists: when the Condition is detected, the Action is launched
after the set time interval only if the Condition still exists.
Continuously exists: when the Condition is detected, the Action
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is launched after the set time interval only if the Condition has
been existing continuously.
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no delay Condition = true Perform the action
simple delay Condition = true Delay Perform the action
still exist Condition = true Delay Condition = true Perform the action
continously Condition = true
Perform the action
exist
Delay
The available delay settings of an Event
TIPS AND TRICKS: Show advanced expressions option is a useful
tool when you look for the path or value of a property but just the
expression is displayed. The option is available in the Event list
window or when Link tool is used.
5.8.4. Clear One or More Event(s)
Clear an Event
Press the Clear button in the Event list or in the header section in the
Event editor.
Clear all Events
When all the Events must be cleared press the Load factory defaults
button above the Event list. You will be prompted to confirm the
process.
5.8.5. Export and Import Events
The feature allows saving all the Events. The backup file can be
uploaded to another MMX4x2 series matrix.
Export all the Events
Step 1. Press the Export button above the Event list.
Step 2. The Save as dialog box will appear. Set the desired folder and
file name, then press the Save button.
The generated file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol
commands. The file can be viewed by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad.
ATTENTION! Editing the file is recommended only for expert users.
Import all the Events
Step 1. Press the Import button above the Event list.
Step 2. The Open dialog box will appear. Select the desired folder and
file, then press the Open button.
5.8.6. Event Creating - Example
The following example shows you on a real-life situation how to set
up an Event.
The Concept
The MMX4x2-HDMI matrix is connected to a projector by the HDMI
out 1 port. The matrix is also connected to the projector by the RS-232
port and can send commands via the serial line.
Time
The task is to turn on the projector when signal is detected on the
HDMI out 1 port.
CONDITION
SIGNAL HDCP
HDMI OUT 1
Signal is detected
on HDMI OUT 1
RS-232 Settings
Make sure that the serial line is established between the matrix and the
projector. Check that the RS-232 settings of the matrix is set exactly
the same which required for the projector: baud rate, data bits, parity,
stop bits. The matrix needs to be set to: Control protocol: LW3; and
RS-232 mode: Control. See the relevant LDC settings in the
section.
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ACTION
Turn on the projector
RS-232