Editing Artist Help: Operation

Operation of the system is often distinct from programming. In operation the main concern is the efficient playback of the programmed elements.

Cues
The objective as a programmer is to leave the install such that it is as simple as possible to operate. Thus the goal is to have everything accessible through Cues in the Cue List View. This view arranges cues in lists that can be easily viewed and activated via a column of buttons to the left of each cue name. The buttons can be made to respond in different ways set by Cue List Properties and several lists can be linked to be exclusive of one another.

Notes
The Notes window can provide valuable information for an operator. Each cue list can have text notes associated with it.

Master Control
The Cue Control window is also useful in operation. This provides master level and blackout functions. It also provides list chase and sequence functions.

Keypad Operation
The keypad on your keyboard can be used (if the Num Lock is on) to activate any cue. Type in a number and press enter using the keypad. If you press enter again this will be the number of the cue in the currently displayed list. If you type another number and then enter, the first number will be the list and the second the cue.

External Control
An external peripheral device can be connected to Artist to provide external control. Examples are, MIDI keyboard controller, MIDI control surfaces, Infra-red and radio frequency remote control handsets, digital/contact closure and analogue devices through data acquisition. See Patch Inputs.

Artist System Commands are also accessible through Serial Inputs  and network connections.

Artist can also be controlled from within other programmes such as PowerPoint (see Automation). 

Real time Control
This can provide a means for automatically starting a show at particular time and stopping a show at another time while still allowing for operator interaction. Or it could be programmed to start and change at certain intervals in a stand-alone situation. See Real time control.

Fixture Control
If your operator requires more control access can be given to the Fixture List View, Fixture Control panel and Palette. Together these provide a quick and easy override of cues data affecting excellent manual control.

Security Schemes
To help you provide the optimum system for your operator Security Preferences also you to hide any windows and disable access to any function. So in a system where you do not want the operator changing the programming of the system you can lock out the edit functions and provide only the access required to operate.