DEVICES WINDOW

Introduction

The Devices Window in WATCHOUT provides a complete overview of all output, capture, and audio devices across your production environment. This interface allows you to manage displays, projectors, virtual outputs, capture sources, and audio devices from a centralized location.

Devices window interface

Managing Devices

Filtering and Sorting Devices

Use the filter dropdown at the top of the window to quickly find specific device types. You can also use the search icon (🔍) to filter devices by name or other properties.

Sort the list by hovering over any column header until sorting arrows appear, then click the arrows to sort.

Adding Devices

Use the hamburger menu in the top-right corner, or right-click in the device list to access the context menu and add:

  • Add Display: Configure a new physical display output
  • Add Virtual Display: Create a new virtual display
  • Add 3D Projector: Configure a 3D projector output
  • Add Audio Device: Set up a new audio device
  • Add Capture: Create a video capture source

Editing Devices

  • Double-click any device to open its properties panel
  • Right-click to access context menu options
  • Select multiple devices by using Ctrl+click or Shift+click

When you select a device, the Device Properties panel will display information and editing options specific to that device type. You can select multiple devices simultaneously to edit common properties across several devices at once.

Right-click on a display to access specific display functions:

  • Edit Warp: Open the warp editor for geometric correction
  • Edit Mask: Create and edit display masks
  • Enable/Disable: Toggle device activation state

Right-click on an audio device to:

  • Enable/Disable: Toggle device activation state

Important: Capture devices and virtual displays have special functionality - you can drag them directly to a timeline layer.

Device Types

WATCHOUT supports the following device types:

  • Display
    Configures how cues are recorded and presented in a show.
  • Capture
    Configures how video and audio streams can be captured and rendered using a capture cue.
  • Audio
    Configures the playback of audio in a show.

Best Practices

  1. Organize by Color: Assign consistent colors to displays for easy identification
  2. Group by Function: Name devices according to their purpose (e.g., "Stage Left", "FOH")
  3. Regular Cleanup: Remove unused devices to keep your configuration clean
  4. Consistent Naming: Use a clear naming convention across your production

The Devices Window is your central hub for managing all input and output devices in your WATCHOUT 7 system, providing efficient control over your entire production workflow.