5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller
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5.7.3.
Special Tools and Accessories
The Name of the Event
The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and
clicking the
Set name
button. The following characters are allowed
when naming:
Letters (A-Z) and (a-z), numbers (0-9), special characters: hyphen ( - ),
underscore ( _ ), and space ( ).
Enable or Disable an Event
The set Event can be enabled or disabled in the Event list, or directly
in the Event editor window by setting the
tick mark
beside the name.
Testing the Condition
When the desired Condition is arranged, the setting can be tested. The
Event list and the Event editor contains a small panel that shows if
the set condition is detected and how many times. The
Counter
can be
reset by the button in Event editor. If the Condition is true, the
detected
mark turns green for two seconds and the
Counter
is increased.
Testing the Action
The method is the same as testing the Condition, but in this case, the
Action can be triggered manually by pressing the
Test
button.
TIPS AND TRICKS: The Test button is also placed on the Action
panel in the Event list. Thus, you can check the Actions without
opening the Event editor.
Delay the Action
In most cases the Action is performed immediately after the Condition
is detected. But sometimes a delay is necessary between the Condition
and the Action. Therefore, the new Event manager contains the Delay
panel which allows that feature with below settings:
▪
No delay
: when the Condition is detected, the Action is launched.
▪
Simple delay
: when the Condition is detected, the Action is
launched after the set time interval.
▪
Still exists
: when the Condition is detected, the Action is launched
after the set time interval only if the Condition still exists.
▪
Continuously exists
: when the Condition is detected, the Action
is launched after the set time interval only if the Condition has
been existing continuously.
The available delay settings of an Event
TIPS AND TRICKS:
Show advanced expressions
option is a useful
tool when you look for the path or value of a property but just the
expression is displayed. The option is available in the Event list
window or when Link tool is used.
5.7.4. Clear One or More Event(s)
Clear an Event
Press the
Clear
button in the Event list or in the header section in the
Event editor.
Clear all Events
When all the Events must be cleared press the
Load factory defaults
button above the Event list. You will be prompted to confirm the
process.
5.7.5.
Export and Import Events
The feature allows saving all the Events. The backup file can be
uploaded to the same device type.
Export all the Events
Step 1.
Press the
Export
button above the Event list.
Step 2.
The Save as dialog box will appear. Set the desired folder and
file name, then press the
Save
button.
The generated file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol
commands. The file can be viewed by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad.
ATTENTION! Editing the file is recommended only for expert users.
continously exist
Condition = true
still exist
simple delay
no delay
Perform the action
Perform the action
Time
Perform the action
Perform the action
Perform the action
Delay
Delay
Delay
Import all the Events
Step 1.
Press the
Import
button above the Event list.
Step 2.
The Open dialog box will appear. Select the desired folder and
file, then press the
Open
button.
