Manual

Chapter 39 Working in the Environment 929
To create an alias assigner, either:
m Choose New > Fader > Specials > Alias Assigner.
m Change an existing fader’s Output definition to Switch/Meta, and set its -1- value to 46.
To create a meta type fader, either:
m Choose it from the New > Fader > Specials menu.
m Change an existing fader’s Output definition to Switch/Meta, and set its -1- value to the
desired meta event number.
Cable Switchers
Cable Switcher objects route events, rather than generating them. Any kind of MIDI or
meta event can be routed by a cable switcher. The only exception is events that match
the cable switcher’s Input definition. These events will change the switch position (the
routing), rather than passing through the cable switcher.
A cable switcher can be assigned to any fader style. It is practical to use the text fader
style, as it allows you to label the switcher’s various routes. Use the Auto-style to
actually display the switch routing, as shown here.
A cable switcher can have up to 128 separate cable outputs—a new output is
generated each time an existing output is cabled to another object. You can click on an
auto-style cable switcher to step through the outlets (including the last, uncabled one).
Incoming events that match the cable switcher’s Input definition will change the switch
position to that of the incoming data value. (If the data value is greater than the
number of switch positions, the last, uncabled outlet will be selected).
Data values of 126 and 127 have a special effect:
 An event with a value of 127 increases the output number. If you’re on the switcher’s
last output when this event is received, you’ll jump back to the first output. This is
just like clicking on the fader.
 An event with a value of 126 decreases the output number. If you’re on the switcher’s
first output when this event is received, you’ll jump to the last output.