Grass Valley PVTV NEWS Rev.4.02 - Manual (Page 72)

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Macro Command Property Pages
The following pages illustrate Macro Command property pages that appear when a Macro Com-
mand (that is already on the timeline) is double-clicked. These dialog boxes are NOT necessary to
run a Transition Macro if the presets are used However, property pages allow for setting of the same
properties as do the presets. These property page dialogs are useful for editing and viewing Macro
properties as well.
1. The Step Mark (green) is a pause mark for the
Transition macro. When it is reached, play stops
until reinitiated.
2. The User Mark (red) allows several events to occur
at the same point on the timeline. its functionality
is similar to that of a “snap-to” feature found in
many applications.
3. The GPI Mark (blue) signifies communication with
a GPI device that can create a contact closure. The
Transition Macro will be paused until it receives a
return GPI signal from the device.
The DVE prop-
erty page allows
for setting of
duration, chan-
nel sources, and
DVE fill-types.
Start Time refers to when the desired action begins. The default for this is the insertion point of
the Macro Command on the timeline. It can be manipulated on the property page of the particu-
lar Macro Command. Stop Time is when the action ends. The default for this is one-second after the
start time.
The Audio Control Property Page allows for setting up of
audio groups, cross-fades, as well as control of duration
and audio channel selection. If broadcat Tools is installed,
an additional button will appear on this property page. See
the section entitled “Broadcast tools Audio Matrix.”