A multi-state button both sets and displays a defined value of a device parameter. While the multi-state button is somewhat complex to set-up, its function can be very powerful. To set up an MS button, first you add (and link) the button, then change its properties. You must also define the button action. You can also change its other properties.
Controls can be managed in the Custom Panel designer and, once the Custom Panel is activated, utilized by the end user. This control must be linked to a parameter to function properly.
A multi-state button can be powerful but very complex, save your venue before adding or editing a multi-state button.
- Sets Value: Once the multi-state button is linked and defined, the parameter on the Custom Panel changes the parameter(s) on the device control panel(s):
- Multiple Device Parameters – If the multi-state button is linked to more than one device parameter, when the multi-state button on the Custom Panel is pushed, all the attached device parameters will be set to the specified value.
- Displays Value: Once the multi-state button is linked and defined, the parameter on the device control changes the parameter on the Custom Panel as defined in the properties section:
- Multiple Device Parameters – If the multi-state button is linked to more than one device parameter, the multi-state button on the Custom Panel will update the device parameters with the new value.
- Add Multi-State Button: Add a multi-state button the same way you add other controls and link it to one or more device parameters
- Change button properties – In order for the linked multi-state button to work properly, you must define how the property works. This is accomplished in Properties in the “Value Indication Matrix” window. You must also set the button action.
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General
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Control Info: Shows control type.
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Locked: Specifies if the control is locked out so that it cannot be moved or re-sized.
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Parameters
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Addresses: Enables panel designer to edit addressing information with the added benefit that the values can be validated as a group before being applied to the device. This editor also allows the user to assign multiple parameters to the control. Click to select Parameter Address Editor.
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Information: Shows information about the Parameter Address.
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| Value Matrix: Allows changes to the button states, and images associated with each state | |
| Reset Text: Optional text to display in right click context popup | |
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Appearance
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Location: Control location (in pixels) of the control on the Custom Panel. Change X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) values in relation to upper left corner. You can also drag the control to a different location. |
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Size: Control size (in pixels). Change width and height values. You can also re-size the control manually |
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Background Image: Background graphic of control Brings up the Select Image File window. |
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Background Color: Background color of control Brings up the Select Color window. |
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Font: Font style for the text on the control. Click on “…” to select desired font. Selects from Windows fonts |
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| Center Text: Centers the tool tip text on the control | |
| Tool Tip Text: Text that appears when mouse pointer hovers over control. | |
| Tab Index: Indicates the sequence of an element within the tabbing order of all focusable elements in the document. | |
Tab Stop: Whether the control appears in the tab order.
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Button
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Button Action: When an event occurs when the button is clicked.
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