ETC Cobalt Family v7.1.0 - Manual (Page 252)

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Event List - Action Macros
An Action is a kind of Macro that consists of a string of characters forming a line of commands. These
commands can be internal (Cobalt) or external (COM port serial communication with DVD player,
computers etc). Action Macros can be entered directly in the Sequence Action Macro column. Action
Macros can be linked to Triggers in the Event list.
In the Playback View Action Macros are shown with the"*" character or the word "Action Macro"
depending on format.
Action Macro Rules
The rules for all Action Macros are very strictly defined. There is no warning if your formatting is
wrong.
• An Action Macro starts with an action type (for example COM, MIDI, GO, RELAY). The
commando is followed by a list of parameters, separated by commas.
• Parameters in <> are optional.
• Multiple commands can be entered in the same Action Macro, separated by a semicolon ;
character.