Overview
A Remote button represents a remote-control trigger that can set in motion one or more specific actions. Remotes work on both the local system and Click Effects PRIME systems on the network.
Media remote can:
- Send a Media button straight to Program.
- Send a pre-defined Command, such as STOP ALL, or TOGGLE LIVE.
- Fire a Workflow Action
- Fire a GPI Trigger
Device remote can:
- Send a TCP/IP or UDP commands to equipment that can be controlled by network commands such as: Vista Spyder, TvOne, Analog Way, Calibre, or Enseo
- Send UDP or TCP Network traffic via a specified port
- Record UDP Traffic from a specific port
- For GPU Workflow: Set Board Brightness levels
To create a remote button, right-click an empty Media button in the media page and select Create Remote Control.
For more information on Remotes, refer Remotes Topic (add link)
Edit a Remote button
Right-click the remote button and select EDIT IN EDITOR.
Remote Editor dialog displays.
Settings are as follows:
- NAME: Enter a name for the Remote Button.
- DEVICE: Select the device. For a Remote that plays Media Buttons, Media Commands or Workflows, leave the DEVICE set to Click Effects Network.
- Thumbnail: By default, the system Remote thumbnail is assigned to a Remote media button.
Select a custom thumbnail
To select a custom thumbnail for a remote:
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- From the Remote Editor menu, select Tools > Assign custom thumbnail
- A Windows Explorer window opens.
- Navigate to a graphics file to be used for the Remote thumbnail. For best results, select either a JPG or BMP file.