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in the Button list there is the choice between 'Short press' and 'Long press'
trigger-types. The trigger-value specifies the actual signal value. In the Button
example the trigger-value denotes which button.
In some action-lists actions do also need to specify the trigger-flank. The
flank further specifies the value that the signal should have before triggering
the action. For example, when an action is triggered from a Kiosc list and it
is linked to a button in the Kiosc software, the flank will determine whether to
trigger only when the button goes down or only when it goes up. Appendix B
provides an overview of the available trigger-types.
An action-list can have up to 48 actions, system-wide there is a maximum
of 64 actions.
5.3 Tasks
Tasks are added to an action in order to specify what to do when it gets executed.
Up to 8 tasks can be included in an action, system-wide there is a maximum
of 128 tasks. The tasks are executed in the order of the list. There is a wide
selection of tasks available to choose from, they include altering any of the
internal software features like time-code clock and the LED display, also sending
out messages through any of the supported protocols.
The tasks are organised in categories. Once a task is chosen from these
categories each task allows for further choice between several Features and
Functions. Tasks contain up to two parameters that might be required for
its execution.
A task can be tested by selecting it and pressing the 'execute' button in
the action-edit dialog. The complete action can also be tested; go to the Show
Control page, select the action and press the 'execute' button.
Appendix B provides a detailed overview of the available tasks, features,
functions and parameters.
5.4 Templates
The Show Control page presents a list of templates. A template is a set of action-
list, actions and task. These templates configure the TimeCore to perform
typical functions; for example control the time-code clock with the two push-
buttons or show the time-code status on the LED display.
The templates thus save time; otherwise actions should have been set up
manually. They can also function as a guide to soften the learning curve on
actions; a lot can be learned from adding a template and then exploring the
actions and tasks it created. Please note that some templates require settings
to changed in the settings page. Appendix A gives an overview of the available
templates.
5.5 Variables
Variables are internal memories that can hold a value; a number in the range
of [0,255]. There are 8 variables and they are typically used for advanced show
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