
Some Common Uses of Trigger Scripts
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Switch from Stereo to L+R Mono
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Switch from L+R Mono to Stereo
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Switch the Omnia's audio input source from Analog to Digital
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Switch the Omnia's audio input from Digital to Analog
Just as 'paras' and 'sysp
The Para, The Syspara, and Command Line Entries
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para' is a variable that corresponds to one of the adjustable controls avai
nstance, the Wide Band AGC Release Time is a 'para', in fact, it happens to be 'para' 3.
What Is a “Syspara”?
, a 'syspara' is a system parameter assigned to the basic operation of the “System”. Cont
the one for audio source selection, the mono operating mode, and the stereo pilot state and its inj
a “syspara” value associated with it. Complete lists of Omnia-3am and Omnia-3net/drm 'syspa
be found on Pages 87 and 88.
ove explanation, we used the disclaimer “in general” because there are certain exceptions.
mmand Line Entries?
nds available which do even more special things. Later, we'll discuss how the command line can
o manipulate the Daypart Scheduler.
Using The Trigger Script Editor
A Trigger Script is “written” using the Trigger Interface Script Editor that is contained within
Remote Control software. The Script Editor runs in a separate w
Editor window is opened under the Options menu (Edit Trig
computer running the Remote Software must be connected to and communicating with the Omnia-3.
Starting the Script Editor (Options / Edit Trigger Scripts) opens up the Script Editor window. The eight radio
buttons along the left side select which trigger script number to display and edit. The top edit box shows the
script for the Trigger HIGH Command Script (contact open) for the selected input. The bottom edit box shows
tact closure) for that input.
The buttons along the bottom of the window load, save, or download the current scripts being edited to the PC
the current scripts on the PC Card in one file. Click “Load
download the scripts for use in the processor without saving
the script for the Trigger LOW Command Script (con
Once a script has been entered, clicking the Test button checks the script syntax, and if correct, sends the
displayed script to the Omnia-3 for immediate execution. Use the command line window and/or any alert
dialogs that pop up to view the success or failure of the script. Note that executing the script in this manner does
not result in the script being downloaded or saved as a trigger script, it is simply run once to see if the script, as
written, actually works.
Card. Click “Save to Card” to permanently store
from Card” to retrieve previously saved scripts. To
to the PC Card, click “Apply” if further script editing will be done. Click “OK” to download the current scripts
and close the Script Editor window. Click “Cancel” to close the window, discarding any changes made since the
last “Apply” or “Save to Card.”