Time - Interactive Technologies CueServer 2 User Manual

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Time

Syntax
Command
Time <fade time>
Time ?
•
<fade time>
◦ A decimal number of seconds (optionally using decimal digits for fractions of seconds)
◦ means no fade time (or the channels/values 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
T
Description
Setting The Global Fade Time
Use the Time command to set the global fade time. This time is used to crossfade channels or values
whenever the At command is executed. The global fade time is used when setting channels, or a playback's
submaster value.
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.
Using Fade Delays
Normally, whenever a channel level is set, the fade begins immediately. A delay can be inserted that would
cause the fade to be delayed before starting to change value. To specify a fade delay, use a delay time and
Description
Sets the global fade time
Returns the current global fade time The current global fade time
will cause any channel that is fading up to occur in 3.5 seconds,
Time 3.5/7.5
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Return Value
The global fade time set
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