Command Types - Avid Technology Artist Color User Manual

Numeric fields in the Repeat dialog accept integer values only. The Repeat controls are:
No Repeat The key does not repeat (default setting).
As fast as possible Repeats as fast as the computer allows.
[x] times per second Repeats the key x times per second.
Once every [x] seconds Repeats the key every x seconds.
Initial delay [x] milliseconds Specifies a delay of x ms before starting to repeat the key. This field is active only when No Repeat is
not selected.

Command Types

Artist Color uses two of the five EuControl command types: Key and EuCon.
Key
Key commands can execute menu commands and other application-specific commands that have key equivalents. Key com-
mands can be programmed to enter a specific text string. Key commands can also be used to make a macro, which consists of mul-
tiple commands executed sequentially by one Soft Key.
Key Command editor
Key Command Parameters
• To enter text, type into the text field in the Details pane. Use the Control, Shift, Opt/Alt, and Command/Start modifiers
along with the Insert Special menu to finish creating the key command.
• Select Repeat to repeat the command if the Soft Key is held down. For example, if the key executes a Nudge command and
Repeat is selected, holding down the Soft Key will continue to Nudge.
• Click Delete to delete the selected command.
Example
To create a command to move to the previous key frame of the current shot in the current room:
Select the Soft Keys tab in EuControl.
1
Select a Soft Key to program.
2
Check the Shift box to place this command on the SHIFT layer.
3
Click Command or double-click the Soft Key.
4
Select Key from the Add menu.
5
Choose Alt/Opt and select Left Arrow from the Insert Special menu.
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