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Automation APIVersions 1.1 (and
newer) of the BlueLite X1 Show Control System include an
Automation API. This API is intended to allow 3rd Party
Applications to control the BlueLite X1 software for
specialized purposes, for example, complex show
scheduling or responding to non-DMX user
input.
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The
Automation API
lets an external program do anything that
can be done from the BlueLite X1's DMX-512 input. This
includes:
- Set Submaster Levels
- Load Presets
- Set the Grandmaster Level
- Set XY Crossfader Levels
- Play, Stop, Record
- Set Transport Mode
- Play a specific event list section (DMX-512
input's 'Automate' feature)
In addition, the
Automation API provides support for the following
- Assigning Cues to either a Submaster or an XY Crossfader
- 'Quietly' loading a Show file
(no prompts for changes, etc.)
- Monitor X1 State (stopped,
playing, recording), Mode (Internal, Timecode, Step),
Current Time, and, if applicable, Current Timecode Status
(waiting, present, lost)
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Automation API Documentation
This document explains how to use the BlueLite X1
Automation API. It includes a simple Visual Basic
sample, as well as documentation for all
services. |
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Samples: |
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BlueLite Scheduler Sample
This sample is a simple date/time advance show
scheduler for the BlueLite X1. Can schedule portions of
a show file. |
BlueLite Chaser Sample
This sample is a simple quad chaser/sequencer for the
BlueLite X1. Each chaser has seperate controls for
level, speed, fade/step, and direction. |
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BlueLite CD Tracker Sample
This sample will play an Audio CD track aligned with
the BlueLite X1's Internal mode. It requires Windows
Media Player version 9.0 or newer to run. |
BlueLite
Windows Media Player List Sample
Similar to the CD Tracker sample, this sample will
play a Windows Media Player playlist (*.wpl,
*.m3u)aligned with the BlueLite X1's Internal mode. It
requires Windows Media Player version 9.0 or newer to
run. |
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BlueLite SMPTE Loader
This sample will automatically load and run a
show file based on SMPTE timecode. |
BlueLite Midi Note Sample (NEW)
This sample is a simple MIDI Note to Submaster Level Trigger for the BlueLite X1
Show Control System. |
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BlueLite Midi Trigger Loader (NEW)
This sample is a simple MIDI
Program (patch) Change to Event List Trigger for the
BlueLite X1. |
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If you have any comments about the samples, share your thoughts in our User Forum |
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