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Pharos Designer User Manual
v2.7
2.7.0 23/08/2019 Letter © 2004-2019 Pharos Architectural Controls Limited. All rights reserved.
Pharos Designer User Manual
Contents
Contents 2
Welcome 7
New in v2.7 8
Introduction 10
Modes Overview 11
User Interface 13
Multiple Instances 15
Keyboard Shortcuts 16
System Requirements 21
Pharos Hardware Requirements 21
Computer System Requirements 21
Hardware Overview 22
Controllers 22
VLC+ 23
Remote Devices 23
Hardware Setup 25
LPC 1/2/4 25
LPC X, VLC, VLC+ 25
TPC 26
TPS 26
Remote Devices 26
Port Specifications 27
TPC Learning Infrared Receiver 31
BPS Learning Infrared Receiver 32
TPS Learning Infrared Receiver 34
Project Overview 35
New Project Wizard 36
Quick Start 36
Custom 36
Project Properties 38
Project Properties 38
Project Features 41
Protocols 41
Trigger 42
Devices 42
Editors 42
Web Interface 43
Custom Interface Theme 43
Custom Certificate 44
Custom Web Interface 44
Custom Command Line Parser 44
Web Interface Access 44
Custom Properties 45
About 46
Reports 47
Layouts and Instances 51
Default Layouts 51
Instances 53
VLC/ VLC+ Layouts 54
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Adding and Organising Fixtures 55
Selecting fixtures 67
Browser 68
Layout 69
Groups 70
Customising Fixtures 72
Fixture Alias 72
custom Fixtures 72
Fixture Templates 72
Pixel Matrix Editor 75
Composition Editor 78
Media Presets 82
Patch 85
DALI 96
Scene 102
Direct Colour Control 106
Working with Timelines 107
Timeline Properties 114
Working with Real Time 115
Working with Timecode 116
Working with Audio 117
Changing the Timeline and Preset Defaults 118
Working with Presets 119
Preset Types and Properties 124
Timing, Transitions & Precedent 140
Timeline Audio 144
Managing Timeline Audio 144
Timeline Audio Properties 144
Interface Overview 146
Working with Interfaces 147
Working with Pages 151
Working with Controls 155
Page Navigation 166
Built-In Themes 169
Dark Theme 170
Light Theme 175
Aurora Theme 180
City Theme 187
Lite Theme 192
Theme Editor 196
Trigger Overview 200
Triggers 205
Conditions 217
Actions 223
Variables 233
IO Modules 242
IO Module Instances 242
Examples 244
Simulate 248
Simulation Audio 251
Network Overview 252
Controller Connection 254
Device Association 257
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Device Configuration 260
Device Properties 264
Controller protocols 266
Controller Interfaces 269
Remote Devices 272
Upload 276
Cloud Association 278
Default Web Interface 280
Custom Web Interface 291
JavaScript Query Library 291
Examples 291
Command line 292
.htaccess Files 294
Example Web Interface Structure 294
Files 294
Main Menu Tools Overview 296
Output viewer 297
Controller Log viewer 298
Import Objects Overview 299
Fixture 300
Pixel Matrix 302
KiNET Power Supply 303
Patch 305
TPC Interface 307
Philips Color Kinetics 308
Export Object 310
Preferences 311
Scripting Overview 318
Custom Preset Programming Guide 319
Custom Preset Scripting Examples 332
Trigger Script Programming Guide 336
Lua API (Triggering) 341
Scripting Examples 343
Conditions 343
Actions 343
Variants 348
Introduction 348
Usage 348
Shorthand 350
Variant Definition 350
Default Variants 350
API v4 351
API Queries 351
API Actions 375
APISubscriptions 405
API Objects 409
API Authentication 411
Cookie Authentication 411
Token Authentication 411
Legacy API 413
API v3 414
API Queries 414
API Actions 436
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APISubscriptions 463
API Objects 467
API v2 469
API Queries 469
API Actions 490
APISubscriptions 516
API Objects 520
API v1 522
API Queries 522
API Actions 543
APISubscriptions 569
API Objects 573
Legacy API 575
Legacy HTTP API 576
JavaScript Query Interface 578
Usage 578
Examples 580
JavaScript Query Examples 581
Trigger Programming Guide 590
Lua API (Triggering) 595
Scripting Examples 602
Conditions 602
Actions 602
API Change Log 608
Changes in API v4 from API v3 608
Changes in API v3 from API v2 608
Changes in API v2 from API v1 608
Issues 609
Frequently asked questions 612
Troubleshooting 617
Controller Recovery 621
Conversion Overview 628
Projects 628
Hardware 628
Migration Tools 629
What's Changed from v1.x.x to v2.x.x 631
General 631
Project 631
Plan 631
Patch 631
Mapping 632
Scene 632
Timeline 632
Interface Editor 632
Triggers 632
Simulate 632
Network 633
Web Interface 633
Script Conversion 634
Software release notes 636
System limits & capacities 637
Best Practices 638
Silent Install 640
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Glossary 641
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Welcome
Welcome
Introduction
Welcome and thank you for using version v2.7 of the Pharos Designer software. This release offers some significant
improvements and additional functionality over earlier versions, see New In for details.
WARNING: Projects saved with v2.7 can not be opened with earlier versions so please make sure to back up your
programming prior to installation.
Help Overview
The Help is split into five main sections: Quick Start, Hardware, Reference, Troubleshooting, and Appendices.
Those of you experimenting with the software for the first time are advised to work through the Quick Start guide to
familiarise yourself with the basics of the software. The Reference section gives detailed descriptions of every
aspect of the software as well as the configuration of the Pharos Controllers and their accessories. The
Troubleshooting section provides help to resolve any problems while the Appendices provide additional useful
resources.
If you have a Controller that you wish to connect to and program now then please read the Network section for
instructions or follow the Quick Start guide.
Help Help
This is the PDF version of the on-line Help and it is available in various formats for printing. The on-line version,
which has the advantage of being fully searchable and includes animated tutorials, can be opened from within
Designer using Help > Contents on the main toolbar.
Support
As with all successful control products, support is crucial and the team at Pharos will do everything possible to
ensure that your project is a success.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions, bug reports and suggestions at:
T: +44-(0)20-7471-9449
E: support@pharoscontrols.com
Please also visit our website to keep up to date with the latest product news and software releases:
www.pharoscontrols.com.
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New in v2.7
Pharos Cloud: Support within Designer to integrate with Pharos Cloud, our new remote site management service.
You can find out more information on Cloud here and how to set up a Cloud Site here.
Pharos EDN: Support for our new 20 port Ethernet DMXNode, a 1U 19" eDMX to DMX converter to provide 20
DMX/RDM ports per unit. The EDN is ideal for larger control projects - it is associated to a controller in the same
manner as a RIO and is seamlessly configured within Designer as part of your patch.
sACN HTP Merge: Support for merging values for DMX In and eDMX Pass-Through from a maximum of two sACN
sources set at the same universe and channel priority.
Direct Colour Preset: Extending the Direct Colour control in Scenes, we now have a Direct Colour preset available
for Timelines. This slider-based control will allow the user to set the specific values of each emitter on an RGBW/A
or other multi-emitter fixtures with more colours than just RGB.
Timeline Audio Output: Stored audio files (and video files containing audio) can be placed on a Timeline for fully
synchronised audio playback utilising all our standard show control functionality, supported via Stereo line out and
SPDIF on the LPC X (R2 only),VLC and VLC+ hardware.
Render Timeline Audio Waveform: Visual indication of the peak data of an audio clip to aid in synchronising the
audio with the desired lighting presets.
IO Module Status Reporting: IO Modules can send status information to the Web Interface and to Cloud. New and
updated modules will be released supporting this functionality.
Manual Unicast Addressing: A new UI for manually specifying unicast addresses for both Art-Net and sACN. This
can either be sent to either a single or multiple IP address for each universe.
Import and Export Universe Properties: Replacing and improving the existing KiNET import, this allows bulk
transfer of universe data such as unicast IP addresses, sACN priorities and other universe settings, as well as
offering the ability to create multiple universes with all their properties in one simple action.
DMX Input Triggering: New DMX input state trigger and new condition to respond to detection or to loss of the
DMX input signal.
DALI Output Actions: Enhancements to DALI integration;
l To further support DALI RGB / Tc we have implemented changes to DALI actions. The Set DALI Output
action can now set any of the following:
l Level
l XY values
l Temperature
l RGBWA values
l The Send DALI Command action now includes option to change last fade time, allowing an update of the last
used fade time easily without having to trigger off an unwanted effect.
Controller API Enhancements: Numerous additions and improvements to the API. These include:
l Add trigger type filtering to controller API
l Include custom properties in timeline data via controller API
l Include custom properties in scene data from controller API
l Get NTP server via controller API query
l Get and set log level and syslog target via controller API
l Get network primary status via API
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New in v2.7
l Get replication info with HTTP or JavaScript
l Get Scene's group via API
Designer Enhancements: We continue to make improvements throughout the software, with some of the
highlights in v2.7 including:
l 64-bit Designer for Windows and OS-X
l TPS to run Startup triggers
l Simplify intensity mastering for the VLC
l Improve layout performance at high fixture count
l Preview audio media in Designer
l Support for sACN universe discovery packets
l Add toggle state to Output Digital Action
l force_trigger() function bypasses condition to fire a trigger
l Convert RGBA/W fixtures in library to Hue Tables
l Only display IO Modules that match the controller API of the current version of Designer
Director Enhancements: Continuing development of our city-wide schedule and content management tool, new
features include:
l Translation support
l Chinese (Simplified) language option
l Master intensity applies to entire controller playback
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Introduction
Pharos is a comprehensive system with sophisticated features that allow you to make advanced shows. The
Designer 2 software is the tool provided to configure and program the Pharos Controllers, Remote Devices and
Accessories. The Controllers have been designed specifically for the architectural and installation markets and, as
opposed toDMXframe store solutions, offer genuine lighting and show control functionality in an install and forget
housing.
Lighting is programmed on timelines, with a particular timeline having control data for one, some or all the lighting
fixtures being controlled. Multiple timelines are supported and so a single unit can control multiple distinct zones, or
more complex presentations can be programmed with external triggers coming from multiple systems.
The software offers powerful functionality with a simple and intuitive graphical user interface. Most operations can
be performed with mouse clicks (typically left-click for selection and right-click for context sensitive options &
commands) and drag-and-drop. Creating a project is broken down into steps that all have their own tab for an easy
step by step process to setup the system.
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Modes Overview
Modes Overview
Mode tabs down the left hand side allow you to switch between the Modes by left clicking the tab or use the function
keys (in brackets) to toggle between them. Tabs can be viewed in different windows using the Tear Off options:
Note: Not all modes will be available by default, but will be enabled when relevant. See Project Features for more
details
Project (F1)
In Project, you setup the Project settings such as location and time information, along with the project features that
will be made available.
See Project for reference.
Layout (F2)
In Layout you add fixture to the project, position them on layouts, arrange them in groups or customize their
behaviour.
See Layout for reference.
Mapping (F3)
Mapping allows you to create virtual video screens and map fixtures to pixels of the screen. Here you also import
and manage the media files (either static images or video) which can then be played back on these screens.
See Mapping for reference.
Patch (F4)
In Patch the fixtures are assigned to the connected Controllers (see Network) and assigned to control protocols,
universes and addresses. This step can be skipped during design and only completed during installation.
See Patch for reference.
DALI (F5)
In DALI you patch and define DALI groups & scenes for any DALI ballasts in the project. Unlike DMX fixtures, these
definitions are stored in the DALI ballasts themselves and so the configuration must be uploaded separately from
here.
Only available if Enabled in project properties, a DALIballast is added to a layout, or a RIO D is added to the project.
See DALI for reference.
Scene (F6)
In Scene, you can create single effects on any fixture within the project. These Scenes can be used later within
Timelines or played back individually using triggering.
See Scene for reference.
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Timeline (F7)
Timeline is where you create and edit the timelines that make up your presentation. Each fixture or group of fixtures
is a row of the timeline and you can drag-and-drop from an extensive range of Built-in intensity and colour effects, as
well as placing Scenes, Media and DALI presets.
See Timeline for reference.
Interface (F8)
Interface allows you to create the Interfaces that are displayed on a TPC.
Only available if Enabled in project properties, or a TPC is added to the project.
See Interface for reference.
Trigger (F9)
In Trigger you connect your programming with the real world. At its most basic you can define which timeline to begin
on startup but for more complex environments with external triggers you can define a detailed script, even
incorporating conditions if necessary.
See Trigger for reference.
Simulate (F10)
Simulate allows you to view a representation of your project in Layout format. You can play individual timelines to
check your programming then run the whole project including triggers. A set of buttons allow you to simulate external
triggers in order to test your programming properly.
See Simulate for reference.
Network (F11)
This is where you manage your Pharos hardware, assigning connected Real Controllers to the Controllers in your
project, configuring their input/output interfaces and any connected Remote Devices.
See Network for reference.
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User Interface
The software has been designed to present a consistent graphical user interface and so it is worth familiarising
yourself with the layout of a typical window before proceeding further:
Main Toolbar
The main toolbar persists across all software modes and allows you to see any Issues in your project, access the
Undo and Redo buttons and provides access to the Main Menu.
Issues
The Issues browser will display any problems with the project file and take you to the location where the issue can
be fixed. The location of an issue is indicated within the software with the Issues icon .
Help
The Software Help can be accessed using the Help icon on the main toolbar.
Undo/ Redo
The Undo and Redo buttons can be used to step through the last 20 actions completed within Pharos Designer.
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Main Menu
The Main Menu allows access to the following options:
l Save Project - Save the show file with the current file name
l Save Project As - Save a copy of the project file with a new name
l Archive Project - Save a copy of the project file as a .archive.pd2 file
l Upload
l Audio Viewer
l Timecode Viewer
l Output Viewer
l Controller Log Viewer
l Import Object - Import fixture layouts, Pixel matrices etc.
l Import Interface - Import a .ptc file created in Interface Editor
l Export Object - Export an object as a .csv file
l Preferences - Access the preferences dialog
l Register - Register your copy of PharosDesigner
l Help - Access this help file
l Send Feedback - Contact Pharos Support with feedback on Designer 2
l About
l Exit - Close PharosDesigner
Mode Tabs
The application is divided into eleven Modes which can be selected by clicking on the appropriate tab.
See the Quick Start overview for a brief description of each Mode and the relevant Reference section for more
details.
Tear Off Views
All tabs can be torn off so that multiple Modes can be seen at once. This is particularly useful for the Timeline and
Simulate Modes.
To tear of a tab either:
l
Hover over the view tab until the tear off icon appears, move your cursor over this icon and left-click. The
selected Mode will appear in a separate window.
l Click on a Mode tab and drag off the right side of the Mode tab bar. The selected Mode will appear in a second
window.
Note: The currently open Mode cannot be torn off
Mode Toolbar
The view toolbar is populated with tools and options relevant to the Mode which is being worked in. See the relevant
Reference section for more details.
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Browser
The browser is common to many views and provides the primary interface for selecting, viewing and grouping
fixtures in the project. The rows of the browser are then used for Designer's timeline programming interface. Some
Modes (Project, Interface, Trigger, Simulate and Network) have no browser since fixture selection is not relevant.
Scroll bars will appear as required and the browser can be made wider by dragging the right hand border.
Browser Toolbar
The Browser toolbar provides controls for expanding and collapsing groups and compound fixtures as well as for
creating Groups and Pixel Matrices.
Object Tabs
Most of the Modes within Designer have multiple objects that can be opened at once, such as Layouts, Timelines
and Interfaces.
The exceptions are Network and Trigger, which affect the whole project and don't have separate objects within
them.
The tabs can be navigated by selecting them in the Tab bar. They can be closed using the close button within the
tab. This doesn't delete the object, it can be reopened from the Manage button on the Mode Toolbar.
Main Workspace
The Main workspace is the central portion of the Designer window and is where most project work is carried out.
Each view uses the main workspace in a different way, so see the relevant Reference section for more detail.
Configuration Area
Depending on the Mode and items selected, context-sensitive configuration or control pane(s) will appear here for
fast and convenient editing.
Multiple Instances
It is possible to open multiple instances of Designer so that two projects can be worked on at the same time.
This can be done by opening a Designer 2 project from the operating system when Designer 2 is already open, or by
selecting to open Designer 2 again.
If necessary one of these instances can be Designer v1.x.x.
Note: You cannot open the same project in multiple instances of Designer 2.
Copying Between Instances
When you have multiple instances of Designer 2 open, you can copy elements from one project to the other:
l Fixtures
l Timeline Presets
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Keyboard Shortcuts
For ease and speed of use various keyboard keys map to application commands, particularly with regards window
navigation:
General
Ctrl+Z Undo the last action (up to 20 actions)
Ctrl+Y Redo the last undone action
Ctrl+Tab ( + Tab) Switch to the next tab
Ctrl+Shift+Tab ( + Shift + Tab) Switch to the previous tab
Ctrl+S Save the project
Ctrl+Shift+S Save the Project as New
Ctrl+U Upload the project to controllers
Alt+F4 Quit the application
Escape Close an open popover
Function Keys - F1 through F11 Change view, F1 goes to Project, F11 goes to Network etc.
Alt +F4 (⌘ +Q) Close Designer
(⌘ +,) Access Preferences
Ctr+T Open (orClose) the Output Viewer
Project
Ctrl+N Create a new project
Alt+left-click on New Project Show New Project wizard
Ctrl+O Open a project
Ctrl+F4 (⌘ +W) Close the project
Layout
Ctrl+N Create a New Layout
Ctrl+D Create a duplicate of the current layout
Ctrl+I Show layout properties
Ctrl+A Select all fixtures
Double-left-click on a fixture Select all instances of the fixture
Ctrl+left-click on a fixture Toggles its selection
Alt+left-click on a composite fixture Select an element of a fixture
Alt+left-click on background + drag Select elements or fixtures using a lasso
Alt+left-click on fixture + drag Select elements or fixtures using a lasso
Left-click on background +Alt + drag Select whole fixtures using a lasso
Left-click on fixture + Alt + drag Constrain movement to one axis (horizontal or vertical directions)
Shift while selecting fixtures with a
box
Selection order based on position, otherwise based on fixture number
Tab Select the next fixture by number
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Shift+Tab Select the previous fixture by number
Ctrl+left-click while in add fixture
mode (blue border)
Toggle the behaviour of Auto-finish
Alt+left-click while in add fixture mode
(blue border)
Add an instance of the last added fixture (or a new fixture if no fixture is
added yet)
Escape while in add fixture mode
(blue border)
Finish adding fixtures
Escape otherwise Toggle last fixture selection
Ctrl+drag Create duplicates of the selected fixtures
Ctrl+Alt+drag Create instances of the selected fixtures
Shift while dragging fixture/s Disable fixture snapping
Delete/Backspace Delete selected fixtures
Shift+Delete/Backspace
Delete selected fixtures from the Layout but keep the fixture in the project,
even if they no longer exist on a layout
Ctrl+Delete/Backspace Delete selected fixtures from the project
Shift+ 'Remove From Layout'
Delete selected fixtures from the Layout but keep the fixture in the project,
even if they no longer exist on a layout
Ctrl+X Cut the selected fixtures
Ctrl+C Copy the selected fixtures
Ctrl+V Paste fixtures from the clipboard
Ctrl+Shift+V Paste instances of fixtures from the clipboard
Up/Down/Left/Right Nudge the selected fixtures by the grid spacing
Shift+Up/Down/Left/Right Nudge the selected fixtures by 1 pixel
Space+drag Pan the view
Ctrl+0 Reset the zoom
Ctrl+F Zoom to fit the window
Ctrl++ Zoom in
Ctrl+- Zoom out
Ctrl+ mouse wheel Zoom in and out
Middle-click + drag Zoom into the drawn rectangle
Left-Click + drag + Shift
Pressing Shift after starting a lasso selection will sort by the aspect ratio
(see here)
Alt+ mouse wheel (Shift+ mouse
wheel)
Scroll Horizontally
Ctrl+drag on Transform tool drag
handle
Maintain aspect ratio of selection
Alt while dragging fixture/s Lock movement to a single axis
Browser
Delete/Backspace Delete selected fixtures, groups or pixel matrices
Ctrl+left-click Select multiple fixtures, groups or pixel matrices
Shift+left-click Select all fixtures, groups or pixel matrices between two selections.
Alt+left-click Deselects the contents of the group/pixel matrix
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Up/Down Move current row indicator up and down, and select the row
Shift +Up/Down Move current row indicator up and down, and add the row to the selection
Ctrl + Up/Down Move current row indicator up and down, but don't change the selection
Left/Right Collapse/Expand current group
Space Select current row
Ctrl +Space Add current row to the selection
Mapping
Ctrl+N Create new pixel matrix
Ctrl+D Duplicate the current pixel matrix
Ctrl+I Show pixel matrix properties
Ctrl+C Copy the selected media
Ctrl+V Paste media from the clipboard into the current folder
Delete/Backspace Delete selected media
Up/Down/Left/Right Nudge the selected items by 1 pixel
Space+drag Pan the view
Ctrl+0 Reset the zoom
Ctrl+F Zoom to fit the window
Ctrl++ Zoom in
Ctrl+- Zoom out
Ctrl+ mouse wheel Zoom in and out
Space with media preview open Start/Stop media preview
Shift click on overlapping elements Open selector to chose which element to select
Alt+ mouse wheel (Shift+ mouse
wheel)
Scroll Horizontally
Patch
Ctrl+N Show Add Universe popover
Ctrl+A Select all patch records
Delete/Backspace Delete selected patch
0-9 Type a universe number and the view will scroll to it after a short delay
Page Up/Down Scroll to previous/next universe
Ctrl+Tab Switch to the next protocol
Ctrl+Shift+Tab Switch to the previous protocol
DALI
Ctrl+N Create a new DALIInterface
Ctrl+I Show DALIinterface properties
Escape in Scene Mode Toggle last fixture selection
Ctrl+0 in Scene Mode Reset the zoom
Ctrl+F Zoom to fit the window
Ctrl++ in Scene Mode Zoom in
Ctrl+- in Scene Mode Zoom out
Ctrl+ mouse wheel in Scene Mode Zoom in and out
Middle-click + drag in Scene Mode Zoom into the drawn rectangle
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Alt+ mouse wheel (Shift+ mouse
wheel) in Scene Mode
Scroll Horizontally
Scene
Ctrl+N Create a new Scene in the current folder
Escape Toggle last fixture selection
Ctrl+0 Reset the zoom
Ctrl+F Zoom to fit the window
Ctrl++ Zoom in
Ctrl+- Zoom out
Ctrl+ mouse wheel Zoom in and out
Middle-click + drag Zoom into the drawn rectangle
Alt+ mouse wheel (Shift+ mouse
wheel)
Scroll Horizontally
Timeline
Ctrl+N Create a New Timeline
Ctrl+D Duplicate the current timeline
Ctrl+G
Go to timeline (enter name or number to filter the list); when one choice
remains, press Enter to show the timeline
Ctrl+I Show timeline properties
Ctrl+A Select all timeline programming
Delete/Backspace Delete selected timeline programming
Ctrl+left-click while adding presets Toggle the behaviour of Auto-finish
Ctrl+drag start/end of preset Snap to nearest preset, flag or waypoint
Shift+drag preset Finer resolution for drag (it snaps to the nearest 0.1s when Shift isn't held)
Ctrl+left-click while adding flags Add flag and don't leave Add Flag mode
Esc Finish adding presets or flags
Up/Down/Left/Right Scroll the view
Space Start/pause Simulation
Esc while simulating timeline Stop Simulation
F while simulating If in Add Flag mode, drop a flag at the simulation time
Ctrl+F Zoom to fit the window
Ctrl++ Zoom in
Ctrl+- Zoom out
Alt+ mouse wheel (Shift+ mouse
wheel)
Scroll Horizontally
Esc while moving Gradient stop Cancel changing gradient
Interface
Ctrl+N Create a new Interface
Ctrl+I Show interface properties
Alt+ select Colour Picker Sets the startup colour of the colour picker to the selected colour
Ctrl+drag on one or more control Creates a duplicate of the selected control/s
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Trigger
Ctrl+N Create a new trigger of the last created type
Ctrl+left-click on a trigger, condition or
action
Toggles its selection
Shift+left-click Select a range of triggers, conditions or actions
Ctrl+A
When nothing is selected, select all triggers; when a condition or action is
selected, selects all conditions/actions of the parent trigger
Hold Ctrl while dropping a dragged trig-
ger
Create a copy of the trigger at the drop location
Hold Shift while dropping a dragged
condition or action
Move the condition or action to the trigger it is dropped on
Delete/Backspace Delete selected triggers, conditions or actions
Up/Down Move current row indicator up and down, and select the row
Shift +Up/Down Move current row indicator up and down, and add the row to the selection
Ctrl +Up/Down Move current row indicator up and down, but don't change the selection
Left/Right Collapse/Expand current trigger
Space Select current row
Ctrl +Space Add current row to the selection
Ctrl+B in Script Editor Compile script
Simulate
Space Start/Pause Simulation
Esc Stop Simulation
Ctrl+0 Reset the zoom
Ctrl+F Zoom to fit the window
Ctrl++ Zoom in
Ctrl+- Zoom out
Ctrl+ mouse wheel Zoom in and out
Middle-click + drag Zoom into the drawn rectangle
Alt+ mouse wheel (Shift+ mouse wheel)Scroll Horizontally
Notes For Mac OS X Users
Unless otherwise noted, keyboard shortcuts on Mac OSX are the same as Windows, except Ctrl is replaced with
⌘ . Shift and Alt work as described for Windows.
Within Layout, Scene and Simulate, you can use Scroll gestures to move around the Plan.
Pharos Designer makes a good deal of use of the two button mouse with right-click being used to invoke context-
sensitive dialogs. As the majority of Mac users have only a single button mouse they must hold Ctrl while clicking to
get this functionality.
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