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Function Keys
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020-000916-01 Rev. 1 (04-2016)
Function Keys
A Function Key provides one of several user-definable functions. Unlike the extensible scripting architecture
used with Command Keys, Function keys are fixed purpose and can generally be thought of as shortcut keys.
Typical Functions include:
1. LAYER OFFSET: Defines horizontal and vertical offsets that can be applied to one or more windows.
Typically used to create ‘Fly Off’ effects.
2. LOAD A SOURCE ON LAYER: Used to load a defined source onto one or more layers.
3. LOAD A STILL ON LAYER: Used to load a still on a layer.
4. SWITCH ROUTER SALVO : Used to switch outputs on a router not directly connected to Spyder.
5. EXTERNAL COMMAND KEY RECALL: Recalls a Command Key on a remote Spyder.
6. BACKGROUND MIX: Used to mix backgrounds between programs and preview then with the click of a
Function Key.
7. NETWORK COMMAND: Sends a single UDP or TCP string in ASCII format to a user-specified port at a
user-specified IP address.
8. Note: Special values can be entered into the ASCII command string of the network command function
key to send carriage return, new line, and hex characters by using the following escape codes:
a. \r: Sends a carriage return character
b. \n: Sends a newline character
c. \X00: Sends a hex character, where the ‘00’ represents a hex encoded value.
When right-clicking an unused area of the function key grid, the list of function key types (listed above)can be
added.
TO ADD A FUNCTION KEY
1. Right Click in the Function Key section (make sure the Function Key tab is selected).
2. Select the desired Function Key type off from the contextual menu that appears.
3. Select the Function Key icon and enter the required information in the Properties section.