SPOT 4.1 Basic and Advanced Software Manual for SPOT Insight ...

Ch. 13 - Macro ScriptingNew Macro-specific CommandsThe Macro feature in the Spot program introduces a number of new commands specific to the developmentof the macro program. In the following section we will review and further explain the commands. Thefollowing approach will be used with each command:[COMMAND NAME]• Purpose and Use• The Macro Window and [Command Name]• Windows specific to [Command Name]• Generic Example using [Command Name]Purpose and Use – Explains the basic function of the command and why and when it is most useful indeveloping a macro program.The Macro Window and [Command Name] – Describes what happens on-screen in the macro developmentpane when the command is selected in the command selection pane.Windows specific to [Command Name] - Describes the appearance, function, and how to input data for anywindow that results from selecting one of the new macro commands. Note that some, but not all, newcommands have a data input window associated with the command.Generic Example using [Command Name] - Provides one or more examples of the use of the specifiedcommand in conjunction with other generic commands.The new commands associated with the Macro Scripting feature can be classified into four groups. Theyinclude the following:• Conditional Commands...................................IF, ELSE, LOOP, BLOCK, ESCAPE BLOCK/LOOP• Variable Commands ........................................SET VARIABLE, INCREMENT VARIABLE• Timing Commands ..........................................DELAY, WAITUNTIL, END MACRO• Communication Commands............................PLAY SOUND, PROMPT USER, RUN REPORT,EXECUTE OS COMMANDUser Guide to the SPOT Insight Camera 245