Tasks

A Task is a collection of Actions that can run across several devices in a site.

Creating a Task

1. Start a Task. On the Tasks tab, select Create task.

2. Name it. Give the Task a name and description. The name appears on the Tasks tab and anywhere else in Cloud where a Task can be run. The description appears only on the Tasks tab and is purely informational.

3. Add an Action. Select Add action and choose the action type from the list. Each type shows how many compatible devices there are in the site. Two actions may look as though they do the same thing while targeting different device types, and only actions compatible with devices the user can view are listed.

4. Choose the devices the Action runs on, and the Action itself, from the menu.

5. Configure the action. This differs for each action type. The example below overrides RGB fixtures on a device.

6. Add it. Select Add action. The Action appears in the Task. Add as many Actions to a Task as you need.

7. Create the Task. Select Create task and find the new Task in the Task table.

Important

If two or more devices run the same project file, you may not need a separate Action for each. But a Task that spans project files needs at least one Action per project.

Task options

From the options section of the Tasks table, the following actions can be taken.

Running a Task

Find the task you want to run and select the run icon, then confirm. Your browser shows a notification once the Task has been dispatched.

Tasks can also be run from Scheduling and from Control Panel.

Editing a Task

Select the edit icon in the options section of the Tasks table. Changes to the name, description and actions are saved as they are made — close the edit pop-over to stop editing. Actions can be added or removed.

Deleting a Task

Find the task you want to delete, select the delete icon and confirm.

Deleting a Task is permanent and cannot be undone.

Task compatibility

Certain tasks only work with certain devices. If a device has to be replaced, make sure the replacement is the same device type on the same firmware. Tasks that are incompatible with a device are flagged here and cannot be run.

See Task actions for every Action available and any compatibility notes.