by conrad | Dec 11, 2017 | Clockwork
ClockWork is a router control panel combined with a built-in scheduling system that lets you execute router takes at specific times of day. A kind of hands-free router control for busy operators. This document tells you how to install, configure and use ClockWork....
by conrad | Feb 3, 2017 | Buttons
In Helm 4.1.1 we have improved the way you set the behaviour of buttons. In previous versions you had to “know” that a Group Index of 0 means momentary, -1 means latching and any other positive index assigns the button to an interlock group. Now we have...
by conrad | Feb 3, 2017 | Timer
Here is a not-so-well-known feature of Helm timer controls. You can set the time display to a very wide range of different formats. We give you some examples plus the full guide to what’s available so you can create new and innovative time displays. Here’s...
by conrad | Feb 2, 2017 | Devices
In critical broadcast workflows it’s common to have redundant processing to guard against equipment failures. Using Shadow Devices, Helm provides the ability to control redundant devices in parallel with the main signal path. Here’s how we set this up. An...
by conrad | Jan 7, 2017 | Scripting
To get the text label from a current source you need to use a little Lua. Helm can return the entire list of router names using the InputNames property of the router. If we split that into a table, we can then look up the source number to convert it to a name....