Fade - Interactive Technologies CueServer 2 User Manual

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Fade

Syntax
Command
Fade <cue fade time>
Fade ?
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<cue fade time>
◦ A decimal number of seconds (optionally using decimal digits for fractions of seconds)
◦ means no fade time (or the channels are set immediately without fading)
0
◦ Optionally may include a slash (/) which indicates a split (up/down) fade
◦ Optionally may include a dash (-) which indicates a delayed fade
Abbreviation
FA
Description
Setting The Cue Fade Time
Use the Fade command to set the cue fade time for the active playback fader. This time is used to
crossfade the channels of the next cue whenever the Go command is executed. The cue fade time is
automatically set by cues being loaded into the playback fader, but the Fade command can be used to
override the cue fade time.
Using Split Fade Times
A split fade time is used when it is desired to have channels that are fading up occur at a different rate than
channels fading down. To specify a split fade time, use a slash character in between two fade times. For
instance, the command
and any channel that is fading down to occur in 7.5 seconds.
Description
Sets the active playback fader's cue fade time
Returns the current cue fade time of the active playback
fader
will cause any channel that is fading up to occur in 3.5 seconds,
Fade 3.5/7.5
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Return Value
The cue fade time set
The current cue fade
time
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