Special Tools And Accessories; Clear One Or More Event(S); Export And Import Events - Lightware MMX8x4-HT Series User Manual

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5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller
6.11.3. 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.
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Still true after: when the Condition is detected, the Action is launched after the set time interval only if
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the Condition still exists.
Continuously true for: when the Condition is detected, the Action is launched after the set time interval
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only if the Condition has been existing continuously.
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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.
6.11.4. 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.
6.11.5. Export and Import Events
The feature allows saving all the Events. The backup file can be uploaded to another MMX8x8-HT 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.
Applied firmware package: v1.2.2b5 | LDC software: v2.2.1
no delay Condition = true Perform the action
simple delay Condition = true Delay Perform the action
still true after Condition = true Delay Condition = true Perform the action
continously Condition = true
Perform the action
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Delay
The available delay settings of an Event
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Time