CueServer Quick Start Guide
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1. Release Button Action e In this example we ve set the name of the button to First Scene and then entered the command Cue 1 Go into the Press Button Action field This causes the button to execute the command Cue 1 Go when the button is pressed Click Save to save the changes and then edit Button 2 Enter a name and add the command Cue 2 Go to it s Press Action The Button definitions should look similar to ae a a 3 R ERS tin E E A e ar 7 a E eater Now when Button 1 or Button 2 are pressed they automatically recall Cue 1 or Cue 2 respectively You can return to the Stage view to watch the cue levels appear when the buttons are pressed However you may notice that the LEDs on the buttons don t illuminate when they re pressed This is because the LEDs are completely programmable independently from the buttons We can add LED feedback to the buttons easily by returning to the Function Buttons definitions in the Triggers area Edit Button 1 s Press Action to look like this Also change Button 2 s Press Action renee Now when either button is pressed not only do the buttons run their respective cues but they also adjust the LED illumination states 4 Using Timers CueServer has a sophisticated timing mechanism that can be programmed to execute all kinds of events at specific times of the day including sunrise or sunset or on spacial days of the week o2. Submit Channel 1 At 50 This command sets the output level of DMX channel 1 to 50 Next try Time 10 Channel 3 At 100 These commands set the default fade time to 10 seconds and then set channel 3 to 100 which causes the channel to slowly fade up to 100 Do4zeB Interactive Technologies Inc Professional Entertainment and Architectural Lighting Control Products 5295 Lake Pointe Center Drive Sulte 100 Cumming GA 30041 USA For additional product information and support 678 455 9019 Phone 678 455 9071 Fax www interactive online com After these commands are executed the first few channels of the stage output view should look like this mem 2 Recording Editing and Playing Cues Next we ll record two cues Cues store channel levels and other parameters so that lighting scenes can be easily recalled Enter the following command Record Cue 1 Next we ll change the lighting levels by entering this command Channel 1 gt 5 At 33 Then record a second cue Record Cue 2 Finally go to the Cue List page by clicking on Command Both recorded cues appear in the Cue List You can edit the parameters of a Cue by clicking on it s cue number Click on Cue 1 to edit it You will see a page that allows many of the cue s properties to be changed Below you ll see that we ve added a name and a Fade Time to Cue 1 Cue Dette Cue Type Noma ainme T Conte rate serae FS
3. Interacti ve CueServer Quick Start Guide Techno CueServer Quick Start CueServer is an easy to use web based DMX lighting control interface and playback device with a rich set of automation features and external I O capabilities If you are already somewhat familiar with DMX lighting control then CueServer will ikely be very easy to learn CueServer uses many of the same principles techniques and vocabulary as the majority of entertainment and architectural lighting controllers on the market First Connect CueServer to one or more DMX controlled lighting fixtures this is optional if you don t have any DMX fixtures or just plan to use CueServer s automation capabilties without controling any lights then you can still follow the following examples 4 Using the Stage Page and Entering Commands Go to the Stage page by clicking on the Stage button You will see a page similar to DHK Output Levela View Tapat Pt P2 Haina 01 200 301 200 01 400 201 300 501 517 20204 5 6 7 8 8 Hh 2 BoM os we om nom naou os oe mm eM Ho Bo mM Mom Bo 7 Mom w g 1B E3 s 3 This page shows the DMX channel output from CueServer these are the lighting control levels being sent out the DMX Output port By default CueServer sends nothing but zero value levels On the command line enter the following command press the Enter or Return key at the end or click
4. ch day at Sunset and Cue 2 on weekdays at 11 30pm Please note that you will have to set up CueServer s clack and GPS position for it to be able to automatically determine when Sunrise and Sunset occur each day Do this by returning to CueServer s main page choose Hardware Setup then both the Date amp Time and Location links 5 Where to go Next There is considerably more to CueServer Although many CueServer tasks are just as easy and simple as demonstrated above CueServer hosts dozens of CueScript commands many more trigger options multiple simultaneous playbacks the ability to create chases loops logic variables streaming DMX playback timecode synchronization integration with external automation systems lke Crestron Vantage AMX and others custom LCD prompts and the list goes on Please visit the CueServer web site for a complete User s Manual examples ideas support and more CueServer s web site may be found at the following link http Awww cueserver com Ifyou have any additional questions or problems please contact our technical support team at support interactive online com or by phone at 678 455 9019
5. r on special days of the year To begin using timers go to the Triggers page and choose Timer List Once in the Timer List click on Add New Timer Event This will create a new timer and display a page similar to the following Timer Details Timer Name iy FETE is timer ony operate on selecao weanenys Sun Bf Mon Sf Tue B Wed Bf Thu Bf Fri Bf Sot Ws timer all ony opere onthe chosen ay or asar asl O CARED T through Gana T eradan SpecifeTime O T0 1 E1 AM O PM Relotive Time sunset I 0 Minutes Command siring 2 6 sav a a Automation Details We entered a few pieces of information into this new timer We added a Name then we chose to have the timer operate at Sunset and then entered the command Cue 1 Go into the timer s command string Now at Sunset each night CueServer will begin executing Cue 1 Save this timer by clicking on Save Then create another new timer by clicking on Add New Timer Event Create a second timer that executes only on weekdays by un checking the Saturday and Sunday boxes at 11 00pm This timer should execute the command Cue 2 Go After saving the Timer List should look similar to Current Date 3 15 07 Timezone 0 0 Sunrise n a Sunset n a EEM mame o Tigger Time Sune 1 My Fit Timer Every Bay Sunset Cue te 2 fn ot Day tian pu casis E Now CueServer will execute Cue 1 ea
6. rolowtime T URGE 5 tol teal Apts conent omer ene Channel vat iow Lava Automation etais command ng After giving Cue 1 a name and Fade Time of 3 seconds save the changes by clicking on the Save button Also edit Cue 2 You can give it a name and set it s Fade Time to 3 seconds After making both of these changes the Cue List should look similar to Cue Number e Name Cue Timing Link Cue command Fi My First Cue Fade 3 0 sec Fellow next 2 My Second Cue none command Line C Bat We have two named cues each with a 3 second fade time To watch the results while playing the cues back return to the Stage view by clicking Then enter the following command Cue 1 Go You will see the channels recorded in Cue 1 fade onto the stage view in 3 seconds Cue 2 Go Next the channels in Cue 2 fade onto the stage view in 3 seconds 3 Automating Playback Next we ll add the ability to play back these cues by pressing the front panel buttons on the CueServer Pro CS 800 Go to the Triggers page This is where CueServer events can be programmed to execute CueScript commands Then enter the Function Buttons area You ll see an array of button definitions a a eS e l ee 7 5 o Click on Button 1 to edit its settings Edit Button Leer Neds Momentary Te Current Enable State Enabled Sas penne
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