Playbacks

A playback controls cue execution, with each playback capable of managing one sequence per cue.

Playback Components

Playback Manager Key Elements:

1. Playback Number

2. Active Cues

3. Loaded Cues (only one cue loadable at a time)

4. Playback Live Speed Control

5. Go Button

6. Stop Button

Running a Cue

When you load a cue, the sequences that consist of movements, triggers, and actions are loaded into their corresponding playback.

Running a cue involves two steps:

1. Load the desired cue

2. Press GO on the loaded playback

Cue Status Colors

Cues are color-coded to indicate their current state:

• Red: Cue is Loaded

• Green: Cue is Running

• Blue: Cue is Complete

If the operator is colorblind the cue colors can be changed in File > Spikemark Options > Accessibility

Soft Stop

Soft Stop allows you to stop motion smoothly and safely.

Soft Stop Options

You can soft stop:

• All machines on a specific playback

• All playbacks from the Cue Control Window

Soft Stop provides a controlled, gradual deceleration to prevent abrupt machine stops.