Working with Command Scripts
Command Script – User Guide
Entry point
Purpose
Effect
1. General Syntax
Typical order inside a block
2. Value Formats
Format
Example
Meaning
3. Selection – SELECT
SELECTSelect fixtures
Select selection groups
Select individual features (channels)
Clear the selection
4. Setting Values – SET
SETIntensity / channel value
Specific feature
Indexed sub-groups / masters
Fade & Delay
5. Programmer Lifecycle
Command
Effect
6. Effects (FX) – SET EFFECT + Parameters
SET EFFECT + ParametersDistribution across the selection
Panorama value
Meaning
7. Scenes – start & stop
8. Sequences (Shows) – start & stop
Start a show in the Sequencer chase
Start a show in the Programmer chase
Stop shows
9. Batched Execution – BEGINSCENE / ENDSCENE
BEGINSCENE / ENDSCENE10. Variables – VAR / PVAR
VAR / PVARLocal script variable (VAR)
VAR)Public variable (PVAR)
PVAR)11. Chaining Scripts – CALL
CALL12. Scheduler – TIMEPLANER
TIMEPLANER13. Full Command Reference
Command
Short description
14. Examples
Example A – Classic "Lights On" look
Example B – Fountain with a sine effect
Example C – Start a show automatically
Example D – Reusable building blocks
Example E – Variables for repeated values
15. Best Practices & Pitfalls
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