Resource Configuration

59.6.2.207 Ross Video Xpression - Commands for CTM scripts

Etere allows to manage of project scenes on Ross Xpression systems through the use of CTM script files based on CII protocol commands. 

For instance, To load data from a certain project, just follow the procedure below:
1. Open the Notepad application and write the following commands:

Scripting text
M\D:/Project/Demo.xpf
W\0001\
Y\0001\

CII protocol's command description
The "M" command declares the given graphic project to be used (D:\Project\Demo.xpf)
The "W" command (preset) loads a given scene (which ID number is 0001) and makes it ready for execution.
The "Y" command (take) tells the machine to get the graphics on air.
2. Save the file (using UTF-8 encoding) with a .ctm extension (e.g. Demo_0001.ctm).
3. Copy the file in the script folder related to the Etere station (e.g. .%LocalAppData%\Etere\user.001\ctm\).
4. Configure the CTM script file in Etere under the "Etere Configuration > Settings > Devices > Script Strings" module.