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Automation
You use automation to control playback, the projector, and external devices. This section provides
instructions for managing and defining:
• Macros - A macro is a list of actions that you define. For example, opening the curtains or
turning on the house lights at the end of playback. A macro can be activated by a global
trigger, or it can be added to a playlist.
• Device Input Triggers - Input cues wait for events such as a general purpose input (GPI)
state change or an Ethernet message received on TPC port 5111. An input cue in a playlist
delays playback until an event occurs.
• Global Triggers - A global trigger combines an input cue with a macro. When the predefined
event for the input cue occurs, the output macro is triggered. For example, a fire alarm input
signal could cause playback to stop and the house lights to come on. A global trigger is always
active and is not dependent on specific playlist definitions.
Available macro actions
These are the macro actions that are available to control automated events:
Action Item Available Actions Description
Automation Set Global Allows you to set a global variable that can be used in
automation scripting (intended for advanced scripting
by Christie)
Print Generates a projector log entry when an automation
macro runs
Get Global Allows the automation script to read the value of a
global variable (intended for advanced scripting by
Christie)
Set GPO Sets the specified GPO pin to high or low
Pulse GPO Pulses the specified GPO pin
Get GPI Allows an automation script to read the GPI state
(intended for advanced scripting by Christie)
Delay Delays macro execution
Wait On GPI Pauses the automation script and waits for the specified
GPI event to enter the specified state
Playback Pause Pauses playback
Stop Stops playback
Play Starts or resumes playback
Toggle Pauses playback if content is playing OR resumes
playback if content is paused
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