Creating a New Interface
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Testing the Interface
The interface can be tested as it is being designed. There is no need to switch between the secure
Run mode and the Edit mode just to test whether a toggle will turn on the correct output. Once a
script is loaded and the Touch program is connected to the show controller, the interface is ready
for testing.
Connecting to the Show Controller
1.
Select “Touch”->”Show Controller” from the menu bar.
Figure 20 Show Controller Connections
2.
Enter the IP Address of the show controller then click “Connect”
3.
If the connection is successful, the show controller script can be downloaded immediately by
clicking “Yes” that you would like to retrieve the script now
Figure 21 Request to Retrieve Script
4.
When the script is received, the item action windows will be filled with the available
sequences, variables, and other show controller resources.
Handling Multiple Connections
It is possible to create more than one connection so that multiple show controllers can be
controlled and monitored from a single ShowTouch. To add a new connection, click “New” at the
bottom of the Show Controller dialog. You can view the settings and current state for each
connection by clicking the “Prev” and “Next” buttons. Each connection can be named to make it
easy to remember where the controller is or what it does. When multiple connections exist, it is
important to name them well and to select a default connection. All pages that have not been
assigned to a specific connection by name will use the default connection. See the section on
“Pages” for more information.