Macro File Editing Rules; Macro File Syntax - Sony MVS-8000 User Manual

Macro File Editing Rules

When editing a macro file, follow the rules described below.

Macro File Syntax

The macro file syntax is as follows.
File format
The file is in CSV (comma-separated value) format.
Newline code
CR (ASCII code 0D), LF (ASCII code 0A), or CRLF may be used.
Statement syntax
There are four types of statement, each terminated by a newline code.
File header: This must always appear as the first line of the file. It comprises
28 characters, as follows.
Example: PNL (space) 0001PNL_rrrr.PMRnnnnnnnn
rrrr: macro register number (0001 to 0099)
nnnnnnnn: In a file created on the switcher, this is a register name
automatically set by the switcher.
When creating a new file, it is recommended to set this to be the same as
the file name (see page 603).
The name is limited to eight characters.
The following characters may not be used.
space, \, /, :, ;, , (comma), . (dot), <, >, *, ?, " "
Comment: Begins with "#". The content of the line following the "#" up to the
next newline has no effect on macro execution, and can be used as a
comment.
Note
You can only use comments in files saved to the hard disk or a memory
card. When you load a macro file into a register, the comments are
discarded.
Event statement: Begins with "Event?", and defines the macro event. (See
next item, "Syntax of Event and Continue Statements.")
Continue statement: Begins with "Continue?", and defines the macro event.
(See next item, "Syntax of Event and Continue Statements.")

Macro File Editing Rules

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