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Actions
The Actions list shows the actions defined in the currently se-
lected event, as well as commands to create and manage actions.
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Actions list
1 – Actions List
Each event can have up to eight actions in the Actions list. All ac-
tions occur when the event is fired. Right-click commands let you
select, edit, duplicate and delete actions.
2 – Add
The Add pop-up menu lets you create new actions. Actions are
organized in the menu according to the type of function they af-
fect, such as channel functions, snapshots, GPI Output and Tap
Tempo.
3 – Type and Properties
Each row in the Actions list shows the selected action type. Some
actions have editable state and behavior settings. Some actions
have editable properties such as on, off or toggle state for Media
transport actions, or open/closed state of a GPI output. Choices
vary depending on the action type, and not all actions have edit-
able properties.
4 – Wait
All actions have a Wait (delay) setting that can be applied to the
action.
Footswitch Status Display
The Footswitch status display shows the present open or closed
status of a Footswitch connected to the Footswitch connector on
the S3 control surface. The Footswitch can be added as a trigger
for an action in an event. Example uses of a Footswitch trigger in-
cludes Tap Tempo and snapshot recall. The Footswitch can be
named.
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GPI I/O Stats Display
The GPI port on the back of the E3 engine can be used to trigger
events in VENUE from outboard equipment (GPI input), or can
be used to send messages to trigger outboard equipment to per-
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form one or more actions (GPI output).
The GPI status display shows the present open or closed status of
the two GPI inputs and two GPI outputs. Each input and output
can be named.
GPI Inputs
GPI inputs can be added as a trigger for an action in an
event. Example uses of GPI inputs includes remote snapshot re-
call and remote channel muting from an external control system
or custom control panel.
GPI Outputs
GPI outputs can be added as an action triggered by
a selected trigger. Example uses of GPI output include the follow-
ing:
• Sending a pulse to trigger samplers and playback devices
• Indicating when a microphone or channel is live by lighting
an On Air or "tally" light
• Flashing or turning on a light when the system is in a par-
ticular mode (such as Solo In Place)
• Integrating with power sequencing devices for automated
system turn-on
For GPI port wiring specifications, see Chapter 30, "GPI
Port Reference."