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

Ch. 13 - Macro ScriptingWe already know from an earlier discussion of Example Z that the only choice is whether to carryout Command Block A1-A3. Block B1-B3 will be carried out regardless of the result of the IFCommand.However, in Example Z.1, when the IF Command is true, the program will execute the block ofcommands including A1, A2 and A3. It will skip the following block of commands including B1,B2, and B3 and will continue the program by executing Command C1, etc.When the IF Command is false, the program will skip the block of commands including A1, A2and A3 and will execute the block of commands including B1, B2, and B3. Once that block iscompleted, the program will execute Command C1, etc.LOOPPurpose and UseThe LOOP Command instructs the Macro program to complete a series of commands (within theloop) and then repeat those commands a defined number of times (iterations) before continuing theMacro program.This can be quite helpful when a repetitive procedure defined by a series of commands must becompleted.The Macro Window and LOOPWhen the LOOP Command is selected from the command selection pane in the Macro Window aBegin Loop and an End Loop command will be inserted into the Macro program in thedevelopment pane. The Begin Loop command will be highlighted in the development pane,indicating that the next selected command will be placed just below the Begin Loop command.Other commands to be carried out as part of the loop must be placed between the Begin Loop andEnd Loop commands.After all commands are added between the Begin Loop and End Loop commands, the loopprocedure is defined. Upon playing the Macro, the program will proceed through the series ofLoop commands until it reaches the End Loop command. It will then return to the Begin Loopcommand and repeat the Series of commands for as many times as defined.250 User Guide to the SPOT Insight Camera