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#21 Posted : Friday, October 19, 2018 8:01:27 PM(UTC)
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#22 Posted : Friday, October 19, 2018 10:16:45 PM(UTC)
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#23 Posted : Saturday, October 20, 2018 4:01:18 AM(UTC)
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I will try to, Ross... ok

Basically, in vMix, there should be a few more options :

- in the command list/dropdowns (anywhere where the command list is populated > shortcuts, triggers)
> SetDynamicInput1
> SetDynamicInput2
> SetDynamicInput3
> SetDynamicInput4
> SetDynamicInput5
> SetDynamicFunction1
> SetDynamicFunction2
> SetDynamicFunction3
> SetDynamicFunction4
> SetDynamicFunction5
> SetDynamicValue1
> SetDynamicValue2
> SetDynamicValue3
> SetDynamicValue4
> SetDynamicValue5

--->> maybe 5 entries for SetDynamicInputs, only 3 for SetDynamicFunction and 2 for SetDynamicValue would be enough... ???

- in the input list/dropdowns (anywhere where the input list is populated > shortcuts, triggers) so that we can select these user defined Dynamic Inputs
> DynamicInput1
> DynamicInput2
> DynamicInput3
> DynamicInput4
> DynamicInput5

- in the Function list/dropdowns (anywhere where the function list is populated > shortcuts, triggers) so that we can select these user defined Dynamic Functions
> DynamicFunction1
> DynamicFunction2
> DynamicFunction3
> DynamicFunction4
> DynamicFunction5

Regarding DynamicValues, I believe we just need a special syntax when we want to use them in fields where we can indicate numerical values for functions (like indexes or durations)
Something like [!DynamicValue1!] for instance.
For example, if I want to create a "dynamic shortcut" to send input1 as an overlay to a multiview, I need to write something like "3,1" in the Value field of the command.
Here we would write "[!DynamicValue1!],1" instead. Potentially it could even be "[!DynamicValue1!],[!DynamicInput1!]" if both the input # and the overlay # were dynamic...

The special syntax must be determined by Martin accordindly to his development framework constraints. So I can't really say... What I call a "special syntax" is like what we use to define times or durations when we use a clock or a countdown for example. There is a "code syntax" to use...

That's it for the vMix GUI. I think...

After that, obviously, the API must also reflect or report the Dynamic entries in the XML tree. Something like (in bold) :

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<vmix>
<version>21.0.0.56</version>
<edition>Pro</edition>
<inputs>
<input key="46779903-9125-4e12-b9c7-7740fe12b2bd" number="1" type="Blank" title="Blank" state="Paused" position="0" duration="0" loop="False">Blank</input>
<input key="9eb7da99-55b2-4731-ae01-8fffd712b605" number="2" type="Blank" title="Blank" state="Paused" position="0" duration="0" loop="False">Blank</input>
</inputs>
<overlays>
<overlay number="1"/>
<overlay number="2"/>
<overlay number="3"/>
<overlay number="4"/>
<overlay number="5"/>
<overlay number="6"/>
</overlays>
<preview>2</preview>
<active>1</active>

<dynamicinput1>1</dynamicinput1>
<dynamicinput2>12</dynamicinput2>
<dynamicinput3>6</dynamicinput3>
<dynamicinput4></dynamicinput4>
<dynamicinput5></dynamicinput5>

<dynamicfunction1>Fade</dynamicfunction1>
<dynamicfunction2>SetMultiViewOverlay</dynamicfunction2>
<dynamicfunction3></dynamicfunction3>

<dynamicvalue1>1</dynamicvalue1>
<dynamicvalue2>3000</dynamicvalue2>



<fadeToBlack>False</fadeToBlack>
<transitions>
<transition number="1" effect="Fade" duration="500"/>
<transition number="2" effect="Merge" duration="1000"/>
<transition number="3" effect="CubeZoom" duration="500"/>
<transition number="4" effect="Stinger1" duration="1000"/>
</transitions>
<recording>False</recording>
<external>False</external>
<streaming>False</streaming>
<playList>False</playList>
<multiCorder>False</multiCorder>
<fullscreen>False</fullscreen>
<audio>
<master volume="100" muted="False" meterF1="0" meterF2="0" headphonesVolume="100"/>
<busA volume="100" muted="False" meterF1="0" meterF2="0"/>
<busB volume="100" muted="False" meterF1="0" meterF2="0"/>
</audio>
</vmix>



And finally it would obviously be great to have activators for these Dynamic Entries...

Not sure it's graphical enough but at least it's written... I might have omitted something, I guess not... The only point I cannot visualize clearly in my head is this "special code or syntax" to use for DynamicValues, point which might be a little bit more problematic than what's required for DynamicInput1-5 and DynamicFunction1-5. Maybe not. Let's hope not...

Guillaume
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#24 Posted : Saturday, October 20, 2018 9:16:01 PM(UTC)
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+1 !

After reading the thread thoroughly a couple of times, I think I understand what Guillaume is asking for.
I have actually had the same thoughts as Guillaume.
I see the need for a "variables"-bank, which can be set on the fly. This is basically just a set of variables that each references to an input.

I had the need of this when I created a small MIDI application for motorized faders controlling audio for the inputs in vMix. I had 8 faders, and thereby able to control input 1 to 8. I wanted to use a button for previous page, and one for next page, enabling "paging" functionality. The feature that Guillaume wants, enables exactly this.

I ended up having my own set of variables that held information on the which page I was on. Can be seen demoed here: https://www.facebook.com...ideos/10216788255078632/ (perhaps you have to be a member of WOLS facebook group to see the video)

Conclusion - I find it very useful to have variable/dynamic input-references, lets say 8 or 12 variables. I though of naming them A, B, and so on, being easily able to distinguish them from the regular input numbers.
This enabled the option in the API to use ?Input=A (dynamic reference A).
As Guillaume stated, there of course need to be a shortcut to set these variables.
E.g. ?Function=SetDynamicInputA&Input=1 (or &Value=1 for selecting input 1 as dyn ref A).
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#25 Posted : Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:07:49 AM(UTC)
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#26 Posted : Monday, October 22, 2018 12:09:17 AM(UTC)
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@Jens
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I though of naming them A, B

I always prefer to name variables with a number, so that it easily allows, in special circumstances, to add extra layer of "dynamic" logic. For example, with your own use case, and using a software that supports variables and operators:

Set bank = 0
SetDynamicInput<%row + 1%> = SetDynamicInput1
SetDynamicInput<%row + 2%> = SetDynamicInput2
...

Set bank = 8
SetDynamicInput<%row + 1%> = SetDynamicInput9
SetDynamicInput<%row + 2%> = SetDynamicInput10
...

Set bank = 16
SetDynamicInput<%row + 1%> = SetDynamicInput17
SetDynamicInput<%row + 2%> = SetDynamicInput18
...

It's a basic non functional example, but it would be impossible with letters. Such a way of coding is even more powerful as you would only need to update the "bank" variable.

Guillaume
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#27 Posted : Monday, October 22, 2018 10:36:18 PM(UTC)
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#28 Posted : Monday, October 22, 2018 11:47:56 PM(UTC)
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Great work Dwam . I would love to see this it would make Color correction so easy and at your fingertips . +1
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#29 Posted : Tuesday, October 23, 2018 3:11:36 AM(UTC)
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+1 Useful for all kinds of things including PTZ control, have one set of controls for multiple cameras.
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#30 Posted : Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:37:24 PM(UTC)
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@Spencerm24 & Cormac

Yeah, absolutely! I truly believe it could be very useful for all kind of things by saving up a lot of shortcuts (thus space or buttons) and bringing a lot more flexibility for controlling vMix.
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#31 Posted : Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:43:28 PM(UTC)
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#32 Posted : Wednesday, October 24, 2018 2:39:57 AM(UTC)
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I don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but there is currently a sort of workaround as well I just found out.

Its the move input shortcut. Depends a bit on your preset, but basically you can move an input to a specific input number. So what I'm doing for my media deck:

There's 4 media lists here
Media 1
Media 2
Media 3
Media 4

I can make controls for Input 17 with link to input number on, and then use the move input shortcut to move any of the 4 media decks into input 17. Any controls specific to the lists (I've got 4x select, up down pause play etc) I can turn off link to input number for those.

So assuming you don't have them going to outputs directly, this is a good temporary solution without needing API (and lets be honest, programming shortcuts is a lot easier then programming API if you're not into programming)

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#33 Posted : Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:13:40 PM(UTC)
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Its the move input shortcut


Yes, I also use this solution extensively and a few more workarounds.
However it only partially covers this feature request - when it comes to inputs - but not at all for functions or values.

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lets be honest, programming shortcuts is a lot easier then programming API if you're not into programming


This Feature Request is named "Dynamic Inputs & Functions for Shortcuts" so that it could be used very easily with Shortcuts.
However it would also be possible to use the API for those who prefer or need it.

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#34 Posted : Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:02:37 PM(UTC)
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@Vuurmannetje

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Its the move input shortcut


Yes, I also use this solution extensively and a few more workarounds.
However it only partially covers this feature request - when it comes to inputs - but not at all for functions or values.

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lets be honest, programming shortcuts is a lot easier then programming API if you're not into programming


This Feature Request is named "Dynamic Inputs & Functions for Shortcuts" so that it could be used very easily with Shortcuts.
However it would also be possible to use the API for those who prefer or need it.

Guillaume


Sorry I didn't write the API comment clearly haha. It was meant in support of your suggestion, because ofcourse yours is for a shortcut.
At least in terms of difficulty I don't think this function should be that hard to implement, and help people with controllers tremendously.

If I didn't +1 on my last post, count this as one.
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#35 Posted : Sunday, October 28, 2018 10:34:05 PM(UTC)
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#36 Posted : Friday, December 7, 2018 10:31:46 PM(UTC)
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#37 Posted : Saturday, December 8, 2018 10:40:17 PM(UTC)
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+1 from me also.
Didn't realise I needed something like this until today :)
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#38 Posted : Sunday, December 9, 2018 12:06:11 PM(UTC)
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#39 Posted : Sunday, December 9, 2018 10:06:45 PM(UTC)
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#40 Posted : Sunday, December 16, 2018 3:28:29 AM(UTC)
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