Daktronics Show Control System - Manual (Page 5)

Show Control System Operation Quick Start Guide
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Show the Display Queue
The queue is in the top right corner of the quick display container. In the
queue, you can see the play list and the total remaining time for each
message.
Queue Controls
The Queue Controls provide quick access to the most commonly-used
functions for managing the Display Queue.
Next Plays the next item in the queue
Pause Pauses playback of the queue
Stop
Stops playback of the queue and plays the
default file, if configured. If not
configured, display blanks. Queue is
cleared.
Blank
Sign
Stops playback of the queue and blanks
the display. Queue is cleared.
Clear
Queue
Clears the queue (but allows the current
item to keep playing)
Loop
If enabled, queue will play through items
in queue continuously until stopped or
given another command
Manage Multiple Displays
Scripting Containers contain many buttons that play messages, adjust the
window layout, and change video processor settings for multiple displays.
Scripts can also adjust the display for dimming or gamma.
Create a Scripting Container
1. Right-click within a workspace.
2. Select New > Scripting Container.
Note: When a scripting container is created you do not need to select a
display. Scripts can send commands to more than one display.
Create a Scripting Button
1. Right-click within the scripting container.
2. Select New Button.
3. Type the name of the button in the text box.
4. Complete the steps in the following section Using Scripting Buttons.
Using Scripting Buttons
Script Lines are the commands which are executed when a scripting button is
clicked. Create, cut, copy, and paste script lines using the buttons located at
the bottom of the container.
Play a Presentation
1. From within the Button Creation Window, click to add a line.