Graphics

Hi there --

I have a group in XPression that consists of several full-screen graphics. The group is set to Timed Playout Mode, and it repeats when done, so it's essentially a looping group of graphics with each being on screen for some time before advancing to the next one. I was wondering if there's any way to send a PAUSE command from DashBoard, in the same way that you can send a TAKE command to bring the group online. I know you can right click on the group in XPression and select Pause Group, but am looking to create a DashBoard button that can recreate that and was wondering if it was possible.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

Yes, it's just kinda tricky. 

1. Create a Script Macro in the XPression Keyboard/GPI map: 

2. In the script:

dim group as xpTakeItemGroup

Engine.Sequencer.GetGroupByName("TriggerGroup", group) 'name of the group here

group.Pause

You can also use: 

.Cue

.SetOffline

.Execute

.Resume

3. Assign a RossTalk GPI # to the Macro in the "GPI column" 

4. Trigger the Script Macro by using the RossTalk GPI # command. 

Garner,

Thank you for your help! I look forward to implementing this into our workflows and appreciate your advice!

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Ethan Levy
Graphics Operator
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Hey Ethan-

I have that same scenario in my XPression Tessera. I've used the solution that Garner suggested, which is a perfectly valid solution. I was going to share another option, but it would probably require more help setting up than can be shared in this message. Good luck.
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Matt Finlayson
Brigham Young University
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