Trigger FX chain with Cue List

Questions
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I’m trying to figure out how to trigger individual FX chains (1,2,3, etc) using the Cue List functionality.

Questions to start could be- what “kind” of data type is needed - Float Color Boolean, index, string?

What settings are needed for the data receiver in the UI inspector?

Any particular “value” to be specified in the cue list?

I’m just playing around but i can’t figure out how to trigger FX chains to change when I need to step away from the rectangle of joy.

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CueList_ControlSurfaceChange.vdmx6.zip (21.0 KB)

Are you talking about something like this?

The data type depends on what values you want to control:

In VDMX, bool represents true/false values, float represents decimal numbers, and integer represents whole numbers (without decimals).

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

  • bool (Boolean):

    • Represents a binary state: either true or false.
    • Used for on/off or yes/no conditions.

  • float (Floating-point number):

    • Represents numbers with decimal places (e.g., 3.14, -2.5).
    • Used for values that require precision beyond whole numbers.

  • integer (Int):

    • Represents whole numbers without decimal places (e.g., 3, -5, 0).
    • Used for counting, indexing, or other situations where precision is not required.
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Yes! very much like that. Thank you. I didn’t have enough booleans.

I thought it might be ‘Event’ like a keystroke.- I need to test that.

Is cue 4 “None” needed? If not, is it good practice to have it anyway? If so why?

Attached is what i’m doodling with. I realize that “step sequencer” could do the same thing. I was curious if there are benefits to this cuelist method aside from nonuniform time triggering.

Thanks again for your help, the file attached was super helpful.

[cuelist test.vdmx6.zip|attachment](upload://cZTjzhwtQfFQEuSqAQ4JyxoH0hf.zip) (35.1 KB)
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did my file upload. its looking weird at my end.

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I think you added your file as Preformatted text code block. If so, you’ll have to reupload your file.

As for cue 4 none, you can delete it or use it for something else. I originally used it to set the time duration.

With a cue list, another computer, software, or synced timecode can trigger things when desired.

There are many ways to do the same thing inside of VDMX, so most of it comes down to preference and need. I mainly use the cue list when syncing with other software for time synced shows.

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When I hit the upload button here in the menu of the reply field i cannot upload a filename.vdmx6 project.- they become greyed out.

If in Finder I first compress the file then attempt to upload it, the prior formatting happens.

Suggestions?

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Yes, you’ll have to compress the file and make it a .zip file. You can’t upload .vdmx5 files directly to the forums.

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I did compress the .vdxm6 project. I’ll remove the filename space and attach.
cuelist_test.vdmx6.zip (43.8 KB)

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You can also trigger the media bin from a string / index. It all really depends on what you are trying to do and then figuring out ways to accomplish it.

See Media Bin triggering files: