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KrisMark  
#1 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2020 7:57:28 AM(UTC)
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Hello

sorry if this is a stupid question, but I spent a lot of time looking for a solution. without effects
I'd like write script that set on multiview on overlay8 zoom and position (small PiP)




If activename = "Virtual - SOLO" Then

API.Function("PreviewInput","Virtual - SOLO+1")
' SetZoom, SetPanX, Set PanY on multiview on overlay8

End If

and my second problem

If activeinput = 3 Then

' cut this input on mix2

End If


I'll be greateful for your help
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#2 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2020 8:29:40 AM(UTC)
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#3 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2020 9:20:42 PM(UTC)
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Of course I know this websites, but unfortunately ican't use the knowledge contained on it.
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#4 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:33:03 PM(UTC)
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You said you want to "write" scripts, such things is not a matter of copy and paste...
Start with basic functions, learn step by step, get familiar with the syntax and operators and you will soon be able to do complex things
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#5 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2020 2:21:35 AM(UTC)
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I like to add before thinking about writing a script ( and learn how to) one needs to check if a script is actual the solution

Based on your description the intention does not make much sense , like why resize a layer of a multiview and then be done with it ( as if that layer is full size it will obscure all the rest ) while another input is active? ( except having it in preview)

Nor do i comprehend the use of when an input is active to also cut that input in a mix (and not active)

Making scripts (programming) is all about the logic of the whole process to begin with

You do seem to know if -end if statements yet you say the knowledge in the links you can't use ? because they are not the exact functions you want to use, but similar ones are in the list of functions for you to adjust ?

Based on your respons knowing the links given , you also read about the HTTP WEB API in the documentation ?
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#6 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2020 3:33:05 AM(UTC)
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OK once again, from the begining

We broadcast a program (
?t=2461 ) My composition in Vmix is getting bigger and more complicated. Quite often I have to add or remove another pip's. That's why I thought to prepare scripts "add one pip" and "remove one pip". I'm not a programist but searching websites I wrote sript witch gives me activeinputs and activeinput's name.

dim activeinput as string = ""
dim xml as string = API.XML()
dim x as new system.xml.xmldocument
x.loadxml(xml)
activeinput = (x.SelectSingleNode("//active").InnerText)
Dim node As XmlNode = x.SelectSingleNode("/vmix/inputs/input[@number='"+ activeinput +"']")
Dim activename As String = node.FirstChild.InnerText

and depending on active inputs I'd like to use only one button to add pips

If activename = "SOLO" Then
API.Function("PreviewInput","Virtual - SOLO +1")
Sleep(20)
Input.Preview.Function("Merge",,700)
Sleep(720)
API.Function("PreviewInput","Virtual - SOLO +1 next")
Sleep(20)
Input.Preview.Function("Merge",,700)
End If


If activename = "Virtual - SOLO +1 next" Then

.....
...
..
etc

I currently use many inputs for deferent situation but the plan is to write the script which prepares me input depend on situation.

I can change source in multiview but i can't find way to change position or zoom my pips.

And one more thing, I have no idea how to change input on mix2. I try

API.Function("CutDirect","input1",,Mix:=2)
Function=CutDirect&Input=input1.jpg&Mix=2

but it doesn't work

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#7 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2020 9:09:46 AM(UTC)
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ok , i already gave link to the list of available functions ( shortcuts)

a good idea is to check a function first by creating a shortcut for it . As such you will see what details you will need like input and value etc .if they actually do what you want to do (also read the little description within)

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And one more thing, I have no idea how to change input on mix2. I try

API.Function("CutDirect","input1",,Mix:=2)
Function=CutDirect&Input=input1.jpg&Mix=2


hmm you want to change a content within a mix but are using a transition (which would be a wrong one btw)

to change the content of the mix use ActiveInput and PreviewInput functions ( see the helpfiles regarding Mix)

to reposition /zoom an input SetZoom, PanX and Y are seperate functions to begin with and you can do that on the input itself ( or virtual Input = copy) used in the multiview by shortcut but not on a individual layer of a multiview with a shortcut ( i know of)

if you can do the shortcut you can use it as a function in a script
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#8 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2020 9:27:07 AM(UTC)
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btw API.Function("Merge",Input:=0) where 0 stands for the preview
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#9 Posted : Monday, July 6, 2020 9:14:29 AM(UTC)
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I found a solution to my second problem

API.Function("Cut","input1", Mix:=2) ' ---> this script works :)

but I'm still struggling with problem position panx on multiview/overlay

Function=SetPanX&Input=Input3t&Overlay=5&value=0 ---> this is unfortunately doasn't work :(
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but I'm still struggling with problem position panx on multiview/overlay

Function=SetPanX&Input=Input3t&Overlay=5&value=0 ---> this is unfortunately doasn't work :(


i did write:"... but not on a individual layer of a multiview with a shortcut" (hence not a script function)!
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#11 Posted : Monday, July 6, 2020 10:45:06 AM(UTC)
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Even if I see this position in http://127.0.0.1:8088/api/ ?

Sooo I have to think about it then.

Thanks for help :)
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#12 Posted : Monday, July 6, 2020 5:48:09 PM(UTC)
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Even if I see this position in http://127.0.0.1:8088/api/ ?

Sooo I have to think about it then.

Thanks for help :)


workaround is to apply the zoom and pan to the original input (or virtual counterpart) used in the multiview
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