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Finishing the Scheduling Process

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	'''Figure 8: Temporarily Turning off the Scheduled Program'''		'''Figure 8: Temporarily Turning off the Scheduled Program'''

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [[How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen\|created a program]].		This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [[How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen\|created a program]].

Matt at 15:07, 1 February 2008

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [~~http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=~~How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen created a program].		This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [[How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen\|created a program]].

	== Opening the Scheduler ==		== Opening the Scheduler ==
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	[[Image:Scheduler1.jpg]]		[[Image:Scheduler1.jpg]]

	'''Figure 2: ~~Schedular~~ with no programs scheduled'''		'''Figure 2: Scheduler with no programs scheduled'''


	Right click on any time slot on the scheduler and select ~~“Add”~~. The ''Timer dialog box'' should appear (''see figure 3''). This dialog box is divided into three sections: Item to Execute, Execution Start, and Recurrence. We will address each section in turn.		Right click on any time slot on the scheduler and select "Add". The ''Timer dialog box'' should appear (''see figure 3''). This dialog box is divided into three sections: Item to Execute, Execution Start, and Recurrence. We will address each section in turn.

	[[Image:Timer1.jpg]]		[[Image:Timer1.jpg]]

	'''Figure 3: The ~~TImer~~ Dialog Box		'''Figure 3: The Timer Dialog Box

	== Selecting an Item to Execute ==		== Selecting an Item to Execute ==
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	=== Scheduling a Sequence ===		=== Scheduling a Sequence ===
	To schedule a sequence, select the ''Select Sequence'' button. If you do not see your sequences, check the '''~~“Files~~ of type:”''' list box at the bottom of the dialog box and select ''Vixen Standard Sequence'' if it is not already selected. ''(Note: you will use this method to select scripted sequences, Ledtriks sequences and Trigger sequences also.)'' If you still do not see your sequences, check the '''“Look in:”''' edit box at the top of the dialog box and make sure you are in the same directory in which you store your ~~sequences—by~~ default this should be the “Sequences” directory. Once you have found the sequence you want, select it by clicking on it with the mouse and then select open. ''(Note: you can only select one sequence per scheduled event.)'' You should see the title of your sequence in bold letters to the right of the ''Select Sequence'' button.		To schedule a sequence, select the ''Select Sequence'' button.

			If you do not see your sequences, check the '''"Files of type:"''' list box at the bottom of the dialog box and select ''Vixen Standard Sequence'' if it is not already selected. ''(Note: you will use this method to select scripted sequences, Ledtriks sequences and Trigger sequences also.)'' If you still do not see your sequences, check the '''“Look in:”''' edit box at the top of the dialog box and make sure you are in the same directory in which you store your sequences — by default this should be the “Sequences” directory.

			Once you have found the sequence you want, select it by clicking on it with the mouse and then select open. ''(Note: you can only select one sequence per scheduled event.)'' You should see the title of your sequence in bold letters to the right of the ''Select Sequence'' button.

	=== Scheduling a Program ===		=== Scheduling a Program ===
	To schedule a program, select the ''Select Program Button''. If you do not see your program(s), check the '''“Look in:”''' edit box at the top of the dialog box and make sure you are in the same directory in which you stored your ~~program—by~~ default this should be the “Programs" directory. Once you have found the program you want, select it by clicking on it with the mouse and then select Open. ''(Note: you can only select one sequence or one program to begin during any scheduled event)''. You should see the title of your sequence in bold letters to the right of the ''Select Program'' button ''(see figure 4)''. The rest of these directions assume we have chosen to schedule a program.		To schedule a program, select the ''Select Program Button''. If you do not see your program(s), check the '''“Look in:”''' edit box at the top of the dialog box and make sure you are in the same directory in which you stored your program — by default this should be the “Programs" directory. Once you have found the program you want, select it by clicking on it with the mouse and then select Open. ''(Note: you can only select one sequence or one program to begin during any scheduled event)''. You should see the title of your sequence in bold letters to the right of the ''Select Program'' button ''(see figure 4)''.

			The rest of these directions assume you have chosen to schedule a program.

	[[Image:Timer2.jpg]]		[[Image:Timer2.jpg]]
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	'''Figure 4: Timer with Program Selected'''		'''Figure 4: Timer with Program Selected'''

	== Scheduling Execution Start ~~time~~ and Date ==		== Scheduling Execution Start Time and Date ==
	Next step is to establish the starting date and time for your program. Set both of these values in the Execution Start section.		Next step is to establish the starting date and time for your program. Set both of these values in the Execution Start section.

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	=== Selecting the Start Time ===		=== Selecting the Start Time ===
	Select the down arrow on the right side of the Start at: drop down box. A list of times in ~~haf~~ hour increments appears. Select the time closest to your desired start time. ''(Note: the drop down box only reflects half hour increments, but you can edit the minutes of the selected time if you want to start at some time other than the top or bottom of the hour. For example if we wanted to start at 5:13PM, we would select 5:00 PM, then click on the minutes portion of our selected time and type in 13, then tab out and the desired time of 5:13 PM will be the scheduled start time)''.		Select the down arrow on the right side of the Start at: drop down box. A list of times in half-hour increments appears. Select the time closest to your desired start time. ''(Note: the drop down box only reflects half-hour increments, but you can edit the minutes of the selected time if you want to start at some time other than the top or bottom of the hour. For example if we wanted to start at 5:13PM, we would select 5:00 PM, then click on the minutes portion of our selected time and type in 13, then tab out and the desired time of 5:13 PM will be the scheduled start time)''.

	=== The Repeat Option ===		=== The Repeat Option ===
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	For example, assume you wanted to play the selected program in a continuous loop from 5:00PM to 10:00PM. Select the ''Repeat'' option box, this will activate the ''Until'' drop down box. Select 10:00PM in the drop down box ''(see figure 6)''. The program will now loop uninterrupted and continuously for the next 5 hours.		For example, assume you wanted to play the selected program in a continuous loop from 5:00PM to 10:00PM. Select the ''Repeat'' option box, this will activate the ''Until'' drop down box. Select 10:00PM in the drop down box ''(see figure 6)''. The program will now loop uninterrupted and continuously for the next 5 hours.

			''(Note: if you chose a start time that is not a half-hour increment, the sequence will not stop at the time you specified. For example, if you set a sequence to start at 5:13PM and loop until 10PM, it will loop until 10:13 PM. Vixen pays attention to the time it is supposed to repeat (5 hours), not the stop time.)''

	[[Image:Timer4.jpg]]		[[Image:Timer4.jpg]]
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	If you only want your program to play once on the date you selected, make sure the ''Recurrence'' drop down is set to None ''(the default value)''.		If you only want your program to play once on the date you selected, make sure the ''Recurrence'' drop down is set to None ''(the default value)''.

	If you want it to play every day over a set period of time, select Daily from the drop down. This will activate the ''Start Date'' and ''End Date'' drop down boxes. Select the starting and ending dates.		If you want it to play every day over a set period of time, select "Daily" from the drop down. This will activate the ''Start Date'' and ''End Date'' drop down boxes. Select the starting and ending dates.

	If you wanted to only run your program on set days of the week (for example, weekdays only for two weeks), select Weekly from the drop down box, set the starting and ending dates for the time period you want, and then select the weekdays on the option boxes that appear to the right of the starting and ending dates. For this example, you would select all days except Saturday and Sunday ''(see figure 7)''.		If you wanted to only run your program on set days of the week (for example, weekdays only for two weeks), select Weekly from the drop down box, set the starting and ending dates for the time period you want, and then select the weekdays on the option boxes that appear to the right of the starting and ending dates. For this example, you would select all days except Saturday and Sunday ''(see figure 7)''.
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	== Finishing the Scheduling Process ==		== Finishing the Scheduling Process ==
	Select the ~~Okay~~ button. The ''Time'' dialog box should disappear and the ''Scheduler'' should reflect the times you entered ''(see figure 8)''. Inspect the schedule and make sure it reflects what you wanted. When your are satisfied with the schedule, select OK and the ''Scheduler'' will close.		Select the "OK" button. The ''Time'' dialog box should disappear and the ''Scheduler'' should reflect the times you entered ''(see figure 8)''. Inspect the schedule and make sure it reflects what you wanted. When your are satisfied with the schedule, select OK and the ''Scheduler'' will close.

	There are several different views on the ''Scheduler''. By pressing the top row of buttons (Today, Day view, Week view, Month view, and Agenda view) you can change how your schedule is shown. Experiment with each of these views to see which one you prefer.		There are several different views on the ''Scheduler''. By pressing the top row of buttons (Today, Day view, Week view, Month view, and Agenda view) you can change how your schedule is shown. Experiment with each of these views to see which one you prefer.

	If you did not want the program to play during a specified time in the middle of the schedule (say you were going out of town for a few days and didn’t want to run the show while you were gone), you may disable the show without deleting the schedule. On the bottom left corner of the ''Scheduler'' dialog box, there is an option to “Disable the schedule” ''(red circled option on figure 8)''. Selecting this option suppresses all schedules and prevents them from playing until you ~~uncheck~~ it.		If you did not want the program to play during a specified time in the middle of the schedule (say you were going out of town for a few days and didn’t want to run the show while you were gone), you may disable the show without deleting the schedule. On the bottom left corner of the ''Scheduler'' dialog box, there is an option to “Disable the schedule” ''(red circled option on figure 8)''. Selecting this option suppresses all schedules and prevents them from playing until you un-check it.

	[[Image: Scheduler2.jpg]]		[[Image: Scheduler2.jpg]]

	'''Figure 8: Temporarily Turning off the Scheduled Program'''		'''Figure 8: Temporarily Turning off the Scheduled Program'''

Scharbon: /* Selecting an Item to Execute */

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Selecting an Item to Execute

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	The Item to Execute section is where you select the program or sequence you want to schedule. There are two buttons in this section:		The Item to Execute section is where you select the program or sequence you want to schedule. There are two buttons in this section:

	** '''Select a Sequence'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your sequences listed		* '''Select a Sequence'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your sequences listed

	**• '''Select a Program'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your programs listed		* '''Select a Program'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your programs listed

Scharbon: /* Selecting an Item to Execute */

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	The Item to Execute section is where you select the program or sequence you want to schedule. There are two buttons in this section:		The Item to Execute section is where you select the program or sequence you want to schedule. There are two buttons in this section:

	*• '''Select a Sequence'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your sequences listed		** '''Select a Sequence'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your sequences listed

	*• '''Select a Program'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your programs listed		**• '''Select a Program'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your programs listed

Scharbon: /* Selecting an Item to Execute */

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Selecting an Item to Execute

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	The Item to Execute section is where you select the program or sequence you want to schedule. There are two buttons in this section:		The Item to Execute section is where you select the program or sequence you want to schedule. There are two buttons in this section:

	• '''Select a Sequence'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your sequences listed		*• '''Select a Sequence'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your sequences listed

	• '''Select a Program'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your programs listed		*• '''Select a Program'''; which activates the Open dialog box with your programs listed

Scharbon at 03:24, 1 February 2008

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [~~created a program~~ http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen].		This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen created a program].

	== Opening the Scheduler ==		== Opening the Scheduler ==

Scharbon at 03:20, 1 February 2008

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already created a program[http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen].		This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already [created a program http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen].

	== Opening the Scheduler ==		== Opening the Scheduler ==

Scharbon: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already created a program.		This section explains how to schedule a program in Vixen. These instructions assume you have already sequenced a few songs and have already created a program[http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_make_a_Program_in_Vixen].

	== Opening the Scheduler ==		== Opening the Scheduler ==

Scharbon at 03:17, 1 February 2008

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	~~'''This site under construction - figures still need to be added (31 Jan, 2008)'''~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==