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Name : Iridas Frame Cycler
Version : 1.0.4
Available for : Manager V5 (all versions), Showmaster (ST & Pro)
Limitation In :  
Device Brand : Iridas
Positrack Compatible : Yes
Resources type : TCP/IP Network
 
Compatible hardware interfaces - available resource modules (MRC) :
 

 

> Overview| > Installation (MXM)| > Creation (Device)| > Commands (List Of)| > Variables (List Of)| > Support


Overview :
Iridas Framecycler is a product declined in several editions, Framecycler Professional, DDS, DI and Venue System.

FrameCycler Professional works in tandem with content-creation and compositing applications providing artists with instant playback access to their projects

FrameCycler Digital Daily System 2007 is a powerful review and approval tool, ideally suited for post houses and VFX facilities. The application provides unlimited real-time playback of uncompressed frame sequences at HD, 2K, and higher resolutions. FrameCycler DDS 2007 can both provide conventional and stereoscopic playback.

FrameCycler DI is a new application for reviewing uncompressed frame-based content, conforming Edit Decision Lists, and running collaborative remote review sessions over the internet with IRIDAS' new ReviewLink technology.uilding on five years of leadership in film resolution playback, FrameCycler DI reads and writes virtually every file format used in the industry including Cineon, DPX, OpenEXR, and many others.

FrameCycler VenueSystem is the first uncompressed playback software designed specifically for theme parks, museums or location-based entertainment. With FrameCycler VenueSystem the original image is displayed faithfully, in its native file format, resolution, and color-depth. Now the same playback technology used in the world’s most advanced postproduction and visual effects facilities is available for the big screen.

All of these products can be controlled using Iridas Framecycler MXM. Basic operations are directly available such as 'Open Sequence', 'Play', 'Pause', etc... Advanced control can be performed using the genereic 'Dispatch Command' command which can virtually address any kind of command to Framecycler.

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Installation (MXM) :

No specific installation is required for the MXM itself. However, the file named 'ExControl.dll', and provided in the MXM package, must be installed on the Framecycler machine. The target destination is the 'plugins' sub-folder of the Framecycler installation folder. This file is also available in the sub-folder '..\Medialon Manager\MXM\Iridas Remote' once the MXM installed.

In the case where the ExControl.dll file is already present on the target machine, it must be replaced by the one provided with this MXM. A backup of the previous 'ExControl.dll file is strongly recommended, obviously.

This ExControl.dll file is used to communicate between the MXM and Iridas Framecycler application through the network.

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Creation (Device) :
 

Device creation window :



IP Address:
Indicates the ip address or machine name of Framecycler machine.

Auto-Reconnection:
Enables the device to auto-reconnect when the connection is broken.

Base Framerate:
Enables to select the base frame rate used in FrameCycler. The Timecode variable framerate matches this setting.

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Commands (List Of) :

Open Sequence:

      Description : Open the given sequence for playback.
      Parameters :
      Sequence Name: [Type : String] : Name of the sequence to open.

Play:

      Description : Starts playback from the current position.
      Parameters : None

Pause:

      Description : Pauses the playback.
      Parameters : None

Goto Time:

      Description : Locates the playhead to the given position.
      Parameters :
      Timecode: [Type : Time] :Time position to goto.

Dispatch Command :

      Description : Sends a command to Framecycler.
      Parameters :
      Command: [Type : String] : Command to send.
      Param: [Type : String] : Optional parameter for the command.
      Execution Delay: [Type : Integer] : Indicates the delay, in millisecond, before Framecycler executes the command.
      Usage:Framecycler can perform a lot of operations and all of them are not provided as a regular MXM command. This 'Dispatch Command' enables to send those commands to Framecycler. Some of them take parameter, thus the 'Param' field must be set accordingly to the command.  

Synchronize:

      Description : Causes Framecycler to be synchronized to the given time reference.
      Parameters :
      Reference Time: [Type : Time] : Time variable that is used for reference. The given variable must be a Time variable.
      Time Offset: [Type : Time] : Time offset to apply to the given time reference. If the offset is 00:01:00/00 and the reference time starts at 00:03:00/00 then the actual reference time will be 00:02:00/00.
      Usage:Using this command with no valid reference variable (for instance a absolute value) causes the synchronisation to be stopped.

Fade:

      Description : Causes the video output to fade in or fade out.
      Parameters :
      Fade Status: [Type : Enum] : Status (type) of the fade.

Available values :
"Off" : The command performs a fade out (fade to black).
"On" : The command performs a fade in (fade back to video).

      Duration : [Type : Time] : Duration of the fade.
      Usage:When this command is performed, the Fade Status variable is set to 'Fadding' during all the fade process and set back to 'Iddle' when the fade ends. 

FullScreen Mode:

      Description : Enable or disable the fullscreen mode.
      Parameters :
      Status: [Type : Enum] : Status of the fullscreen mode.

Available values :
"Off" : Disable the mode.
"On" : Enable the mode.

Presentation Mode:

      Description : Enable or disable the presentation mode.
      Parameters :
      Status: [Type : Enum] : Status of the presentation mode.

Available values :
"Off" : Disable the mode.
"On" : Enable the mode.

       

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Variables (List Of) :

Status:

      Type : Enum.
      Description : Current status of the device connection.
      Available Values :
        "Unconnected":Not connected
        "Connecting":Connection in progress
        "Ready":Device is connected and ready to work
        "Busy": Device working

Error:

      Type : Enum.
      Description : Current error status of the device.
      Available Values :
        "No Error":Device is Ok
        "Network Error":A network or transmission error occurred

TimeCode:

      Type : Time.
      Description : Current position of the playhead.

FadeStatus:

      Type : Enum.
      Description : Status of the fade.
      Available Values :
        "Iddle":No fade in progress
        "Fading":A fade is in progress
        "Fade Error":Fade cannot be performed or an error occured during the fade

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Support (Difference with previous versions) :

V 1.0.1:

  • Added: Support for Showmaster.

V 1.0.2:

  • Fixed: ControlPanel doesn't open centered in a Container.

V 1.0.3:

  • Added: Support for Showmaster Pro.

V 1.0.4:

  • Added: Link to downloads ExControl.dll in the device setup dialog.

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