Sending Parameter Values

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The following examples show you how to set parameter values from Pandoras Box using the SDK.
The examples require a working connection to Pandoras Box. (see Connect SDK to Pandoras Box)

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' Set the opacity of layer 3 of site 2 to 240.
' The parameter will be marked active and transition smoothing applies
AutoSetParamDouble(2, 3, Param.Opacity, 240)

' Set the x position of layer 1 of site 2 to -2 without setting the value active.
' Use Transition Smoothing
AutoSetParamDoubleExtended(2, 1, Param.Position.X, -2, True, False)

' Set the x position of layer 1 of site 2 to -2 and set value as active.
' Do not use Transition Smoothing
AutoSetParamDoubleExtended(2, 1, Param.Position.X, -2, False, True)

' Set the Mix parameter of the "White Key" effect on layer 1 of site 2 to a value of 255
AutoSetParamDouble(2, 1, "White Key|Mix", 255)

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// Set the opacity of layer 3 of site 2 to 240.
// The parameter will be marked active and transition smoothing applies
Auto.SetParamDouble(2, 3, "Opacity", 240)

// Set the x position of layer 1 of site 2 to -2 without setting the value active.
// Use Transition Smoothing
Auto.SetParamDoubleExtended(2, 1, "X Pos", -2, True, False)

// Set the x position of layer 1 of site 2 to -2 and set value as active.
// Do not use Transition Smoothing
Auto.SetParamDoubleExtended(2, 1, "X Pos", -2, False, True)

// Set the Mix parameter of the "White Key" effect on layer 1 of site 2 to a value of 255
Auto.SetParamDouble(2, 1, "White Key|Mix", 255)

If you are not familiar with Pandoras Box "vocabulary", please follow the links. In short, a site refers to a Client e.g. a Server, in the Device Tree tab. A site has many devices, also called layers, e.g. Video Layers. A Video Layer has many parameters, e.g. position on the X-axis. If a new value is applied to the parameters position / rotation / scaling, the layer would abruptly jump to it, which, does not look nice. Therefore, "Smoothing" applies a delay. It can be set up in the Device Inspector. Other examples above refer to parameters "effects", more information about effects can be found in the tab Aeon FX and FX on Layers, including an illustrated FX List with all available effects. A list with all parameter names can be found here.

The next topic informs you about Receiving Parameter Values from Pandoras Box.