Script a sequence

[Mudsculpter]

I don't know how to do this. I have been searching for a "How To" or some insrtuction. I have tried to play with this feature but to no avail. Some basic instruction please?

[xmus]

your not alone!
http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1332&highlight=

[Mudsculpter]

I don't understand why one has to have a completely different way of making a sequence to run it in the background....why cant an existing sequence br converted into a form that this scripting doo-hickey will understand and use?

[xmus]

I don't understand why one has to have a completely different way of making a sequence to run it in the background....why cant an existing sequence br converted into a form that this scripting doo-hickey will understand and use?

Well it is kind of possible to do what you suggest, but not with a script.

Just make a 20 second vixen standard sequence, i named mine "background". Then in the scheduler, tell it to run the background sequence all the times your normal sequence isn't running.

Until I figure out this script thing, I'll just use that method.

[Mudsculpter]

I read some of your other posts about that very thing. I have been playing around with the scheduler and I will try out what you suggest... Thanks

[Wayne J]

I read some of your other posts about that very thing. I have been playing around with the scheduler and I will try out what you suggest... Thanks

Re-read the post linked above. KC explained somethings that may make things work out for ya. :wink:

[Mudsculpter]

Can the scheduler be set up to schedule "by the minute" instead of "by the hour"?

[Wayne J]

Can the scheduler be set up to schedule "by the minute" instead of "by the hour"?

Yes, just highlight the time and replace it with what you want. I think when you look at after you do it, it shows back to the 30 minute interval, but still go with the input you gave.

[Mudsculpter]

I'll try thay again,... it was not looking good to be away from the house for any length of time.

[xmus]

Can the scheduler be set up to schedule "by the minute" instead of "by the hour"?

Yes, just highlight the time and replace it with what you want. I think when you look at after you do it, it shows back to the 30 minute interval, but still go with the input you gave.

Okay, that is a little weird... I think you are correct, and it is working, but when I reopen the schedule it doesn't remember my input. But it looks like I have successfully created a schedule to run from 6:15-9:45 by selecting start 6:15, duration end time 9:30 (3 1/2 hours) which is really 9:45.

[Mudsculpter]

Another question,. Does Vixen have to be running for the scheduler to work?

[xmus]

I believe yes
And it must be running at the START time of a sequence.... otherwise you have to select programs-reset current timer to get something to run if you run vixen after the kickoff time.