Set up BeoLink Gateway - Macros - Generic Resource Event
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Generic Resource Event
Generic programming
Standard events and commands apply to a
single specific resource.
Generic programming makes it possible to
refer to a whole set of resources at once.
It is possible to specify:
- A single command to mute all products
called BeoVision.
- An event specification that matches any
button pressed that is called Light On.
This has the following advantages:
- A single macro can now substitute a lot of
macros previously tailored for individual resources and the list of events and
commands on a macro can be reduced.
- It encourages a consistent setup throughout the installation.
Note!
Generic events and commands are matched against all possible resources every
time an event occurs or a command is executed. If the name of a resource is
changed on a working configuration, the resource will no longer match an
existing generic event or command. Therefore it is important to be consistent
when naming resources. It is also important to avoid to spoil functionality by
renaming resources.
Command coding
Command coding commands are also represented by a code. The main
difference is that there is a new type of selector for matching the same area or
zone as of the generating event.
A command code starting with $area/$zone/AV renderer/TV will act on all audio
and video renderers named ‘TV’ on the same area where the event generated and a
command code starting with */*/AV renderer/TV can be used to work with all TVs in
the house.