# Motor Method Action

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Motor Method Action allow you to execute specified motor methods in your cue sequence.

## Available Motor Methods

* Soft Stop
* Activate
* Deactivate
* Zero Speed Brake Release
* Zero Speed Brake Engage

### Soft Stop

Add an action to stop a motor smoothly during cue execution.

This is particularly useful for Turntables running with large target position. Create a cue with a Soft Stop Motor Method Action to stop the Turntable without specifying a position.

### Activate and Deactivate

Control whether specific motors are active or inactive within a cue sequence.

You can use this feature when there is a stage obstructions that requires to temporarily prevent a machine's operation until cleared.

### Zero Speed Brake Release and Engage

Essential for complex, multi-directional movements such as performer flying. Build sequences that change direction while keeping the brake released, then specifically engage the brake at end of the sequence.

Note: This feature requires Stagehand Pro 5 or newer (manufactured after June 2023).

## Editing and Executing a Motor Method Action

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### To Edit

1. Click the action inside your cue
2. Select a motor from the motor dropdown
3. Choose a method from the method dropdown to update
4. Enter the new value
5. Click Save to confirm or Discard Changes to cancel

### To Execute

1. Load the Cue
2. Press Go on the Playback that has the Motor Method Action