LEGACY PROTOCOL
We implemented the old version 6 protocol in order to ensure a smooth transition with as less friction as possible. We tried to keep breaking changes to a minimum and all are clearly pointed out in this chapter.
NOTE: We highly encurage you to use the new WATCHOUT protocol for new projects.
Please refer to the original version 6 documentation for a detailed listing of available commands.
DISPLAY COMPUTERS
You can control your version 7 system like controlling the WATCHMAKER in version 6. The new service Operative acts like a version 6 system and is automatically started alongside the Director
MAIN TIMELINE
In Watchout 7 the concept of a Main Timline as been omitted. All timelines are treated equally. Commands previously controlling the main timline now look for a timeline called "Main Timeline". If you are using these commands make sure a timeline with this name exists.
NOTE: Timelines called "Main Timeline" are now also included in the list of auxiliary timelines.
SUPPORTED COMMANDS
| Command | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| gotoTime | ✓ | unchanged |
| gotoControlCue | ✓ | unchanged |
| reset | ✓ | unchanged |
| setInput | ✓ | unchanged |
| getInputs | ✓ | unchanged |
| setInputs | ✓ | unchanged |
| getAuxTimelines | ✓ | unchanged |
| getControlCues | ✓ | unchanged |
| ping | ✓ | changes |
| run | ✓ | changes |
| halt | ✓ | changes |
| kill | ✓ | changes |
| getStatus | ✓ | changes |
| load | ✓ | changes |
| enableLayerCond | 🛇 | ignored |
| standBy | 🛇 | ignored |
| authenticate | 🛇 | ignored |
| online | 🛇 | ignored |
| hitTest | 🛇 | ignored |
| timecodeMode | 🛇 | ignored |
| setLogoString | ✖ | unsupported |
| serialPort | ✖ | unsupported |
| getFile | ✖ | unsupported |
| getStage | ✖ | unsupported |
| list | ✖ | unsupported |
| powerDown | ✖ | unsupported |
| setRate | ✖ | unsupported |
| wait | ✖ | unsupported |