16 Hog 4 Operations Manual
2.1 The Command Line
The majority of user input into Hog 4 OS is handled through the command line. Keystrokes
and button presses accumulate on the Co mmand Line Toolbar where users build
executable commands such as recording a cue. In some cases command line input is
executed immediately but in most cases you must press En ter to confirm that the command
is complete. To remove any unwanted keystrokes from the command line press the
Backsp ace key once. To completely clear the command line double-press the Backspace
key.
2.1.1 Command Line Syntax
The basic order and structure of the Hog 4 OS command line syntax is: Source, Mask,
Command, Options, Destination.
Source: The source is the object within the show that you want to take data from. It
might be a palette, scene, cue, or the editable editor. With most commands the source
object is not modified.
Mask:The Mask is a filter for when you only want some of the data from that object.
There are two types of mask: a fixture mask specifies only data for certain fixtures (for
example Cyberlight 1); a kind mask specifies only data for certain kinds (for example
Colour, Beam). If no mask is specified then the entire contents of the current active
editor are included in the command.
Command:The Command is the operation you want to perform. Commands include
Copy, Record, Delete, Move, Merge, Knockout. Some of these only need a source to
be specified, others only need a destination, but they all have the same syntactical
form.
Options:The behavior of some commands (for example Record) can be altered with
options. These usually appear on a pop-up toolbar once the command key is pressed.
Destination:The destination is the object that will be affected by the command. Again
it might be a palette, cue, scene or the editable editor. If the destination already exists,
and the action to take is unclear, then you will be asked what the console should do.
Some examples of command line syntax are shown in the table below. Note that a final press
of the En ter key is required to tell the console to the command is complete and ready to be
executed. If the command line text turns red then the syntax is invalid.
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