keyboard issues

[rscraft]

The keybaord on the ORB doesn't work - or at least the letters don't work on the command line. Both sets of numbers work, and the letters work when renaming items (macro, submaster, cue, etc) - so I know it see the keyboard.

OS Version 5.0.2.0

Software Version 5.4.0

Motherboard BIOS - MODBR131

Any ideas?

 

thanx

 

Russ

[Jon Hole]

Hi Russ,

 

What are you trying to type into the command line?

 

The command line will only let allowed syntax to be typed - which is via the front panel, or a number pad for channel numbers, cue times etc.

[rscraft]

I assumed you could type any of the functions, things like:

select stack n

colour n record

load <udk> <cue>

etc.

 

rather than pressing the function key.

 

It sounds like the keyboard is only good for renaming objects (cue, stack, udk, etc).

[Jon Hole]

It's not possible to type syntax such as that directly into the command line. The keyboard is an accessory to make functions such as naming cues a lot easier.

 

Using the keyboard as you describe would take a very long time to complete functions that are very quick when using the front panel. The front panel is also a lot more accurate, as the desk knows what is coming and what is and isn't allowed at each point throughout the command line.

[rscraft]

Thanx for the Info and quick responses Jon, I can quit trying to make it work now .

[rscraft]

If you're taking requests for feature adds to the next version of the OS, can you add command line entering via the keyboard to the list ? Being an old Unix admin, it's easier for me to type commands than try and find the button to make it work.

 

thanx

 

Russ

[Jon Hole]

I've added this as issue ZOS-3187 - 'Command Line via Keyboard'.

 

This means that it's on our database to be discussed and, if agreed, prioritised.