WaveWare Adaptive AlphaNet - Manual (Page 117)

Message Editor
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Options
(continued)
NOTE: Some
options may not be
available on a sign.
See “Appendix D —
Display Options
available on signs”
on page 140.
Variable...
A variable does not stand for anything specific until a message is transmitted.
For example, if you run a food shop which features a daily special, then a
variable is an easy way to change your special:
First, a variable called Today’s special is placed at the start of a message:
Next, a second variable called Special price is placed at the end of the message:
The message looks like this:
Finally, each time the message is transmitted, you will be prompted to enter text
for both variables:
Counter
Inserts a minute, hour, or day counter in a message. For more information, see
“How to edit a counter file” on page 81.
Graphic...
Inserts bitmapped (BMP format) images into a message. For more information,
see “Creating a graphic” on page 66.
Gif...
Inserts images into a message in GIF format. For more information, see
“Creating a GIF” on page 77.
Flick...
Displays a number of bitmapped image files on a sign which gives the illusion of
movement. For more information, see “Creating a flick” on page 71.
Message... Inserts an entire message into the current message you are editing.
Table 19: Message Editor
Menu Item Description