if you are familiar with scripting one can read the time from the countdownclock (throughthe API xml) and instruct whatever you like within the script at desired moments

I assume if the countdown count were in a title description box I could read that with Input.Find("TimerInputName").Text("Description.Text). I couldn't find the command to read the count if it was in a timer xaml Input without being in a title box (Headline or description).

But in any case in regular VB script you have an "On Timer" interrupt which would fire when the timer reached the designated time. Apparently this is not available in vMix. So, do you have to launch a script that has a "loop until (time equals time you want)" and when the loop condition is met you can proceed with the music and later exit to the program. This would seem to stick you in the script until the condition was met and most programs don't like a quasi endless loop.

So is there a trigger that would fire when the timer reaches 00:05:00 or is there a script command that would read the count and make a comparison that doesn't involve running a prolonged loop or can you run a prolonged "loop until" within a script without problems?

Many thanks

Thanks Guys,

And Ice I think you are correct. That is the simplest solution. Even if you understand scripting it's hard to get all the variables straight in vMix as they are not well documented. Trial and error, alas.

But on a more serious note, I can get the simple counter (countdown to zero) to work perfectly and at zero the "OnCountdownComplete" trigger fires OK. But if I set up a countdown to time counter, for example its 9:00 PM and I set {0:10:00:00PM|HH:mm:ss} the counter counts down but at 00:00:00 the trigger does nothing.

What am I missing?

dim content = Input.Find("TitleName").Text("TextBlockName.Text") (omit .Text for xaml titles )

If you have a clock in a textblock (could even be invisible or as a place holder) the same works , but not retrieve from the API xml as it will show the format instead

In script DateTime.Now.ToString() can be used (as string) where one can manipulate/compare with a desired time (that you can set in a textblock for ease or operation)
All standard vb.net instruction are usable to process

applying a function can be done with API.Function("function name",Input:="xxxxx",value:="xxx" ) depending on the function (helps to check the shortcut settings to have an idea what is needed)

Personally i dont see much issue with a loop as when all is met one can stop the script (have one running constantly to reformat a time display ) but in your case your not doing much either until your program starts
One can always insert a few delays in the script also: Sleep(xxxx)


In the end the best process will be the one that is easiest to implement and set and will be worth the effort to create

These may be helpful if anyone needs something quick and easy for this purpose

https://forums.vmix.com/...lities---New-and-Updated