Expression 3 - ETC

Style steps
The following playback styles are available for subroutines. A style is
assigned to a step. When the subroutine runs, the steps play back in
numeric order, until the subroutine reaches a style step. The style step
then determines whether the subroutine will loop, bounce, hold, or end
and run a different cue.
• Loop - The subroutine runs through steps until it reaches a Loop step.
It then returns to the first step, and repeats the sequence for the
number of times you specify. When you create the Loop step, enter
the number of times you want the loop to return to the top of the step
list. If you enter 5, the sequence will play six times. Enter 0 to create
a continuous loop.
• Bounce - The subroutine runs through steps until it reaches a Bounce
step. It then runs back through the steps in reverse order, and repeats
the sequence for the number of times you specify. When you create
the Bounce step, enter the number of times you want the subroutine
to bounce. One bounce equals running through the sequence forward
once and reverse once. Enter 0 for a continuous bounce.
• Jump-to-cue - The subroutine runs through steps until it reaches a
Jump-to-cue step. It then automatically starts another cue which is
not included in the subroutine. You can jump to any type of cue:
regular, subroutine or effect. When you create the Jump-to-cue step,
enter the number of the cue to which to jump.
• Hold-for-Go - The subroutine runs through steps until it reaches a
Hold-for-Go step. It then pauses until you press [Go].
Subroutine attributes
The following attributes may be applied to each cue step.
• Level - Sets an intensity level for the cue within the subroutine. The
level proportionally affects the channel levels assigned to the original
cue. Levels must be entered as two-digit numbers (e.g., 20 for 20
percent, 05 for five percent). Use [Full] for 100 percent.
• Fade times - Upfade times may range from 0.1 seconds to 99:59
minutes. If you do not enter a time, the downfade will match the
upfade.
• Follow time - Follow time is the time between the start of one step
and the start of the next. Follow times may range from 0.1 seconds
to 99:59 minutes.
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