Updates the wiki entry for version 0.3.0 aliases.

Denny
2017-02-23 19:27:35 -05:00
parent 15e217c281
commit 1eec6290e9

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Aliases also allow you to define audio monitoring priority, recording, and
network audio streaming of audio associated with the alias when active.
![Figure 1: Alias Table and Single Alias Editor](images/Aliases.png)
**Figure 1:** Alias Table and Single Alias Editor
Figure 1 presents the Alias tab showing the alias table and the single alias
editor. In this view, you can select an individual alias row in the table
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@ allowing multiple search and row filtering options.
Each of the single alias editor options are described later in this document.
![Figure 2: Alias Table and Multiple Alias Editor](images/Aliases.png)
**Figure 2:** Alias Table and Multiple Alias Editor
Figure 2 shows the multiple alias editor. By selecting multiple rows of
aliases, you can modify individual settings across a set of aliases with a
@@ -42,6 +44,27 @@ selected aliases.
Each of the multiple alias editor options are described later in this document
Creating, Deleting and Copying Aliases
---
Use the three buttons at the bottom of the alias table to create new aliases,
copy one or more existing aliases, or delete one or more aliases.
#### New Button
Click the new button to create a new alias. The new alias appears at the bottom
of the alias table. Select the new alias and use the single alias editor pane at
the right to edit the alias settings and save the changes with the **Save** button
at the bottom of the alias editor.
#### Copy Button
Select one or more aliases that you have already created and click the Copy button
to create duplicate copies of the selected aliases. You can then edit each of the
alias copies individually. This is a convenient feature when you are creating
many aliases that are mostly the same and you only have to change a few settings.
#### Delete Button
Select one or more aliases and click the Delete button to remove the selected
aliases from the list.
Single Alias Editor - Alias Tab
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@@ -110,7 +133,13 @@ copy of the audio or identifier.
Select an existing item in the list that you want to remove from the alias
and click the Delete button.
#### Audio and Identifier Items
Audio and Identifier Items
---
The following alias identifiers and audio items can be attached to any alias.
Multiple identifiers and identifier types can be attached to each alias. Most
alias identifiers also support wildcard (*) characters. Click the **Help ...**
link in any of the identifier editor windows to view tips and comments on
how to format identifier values for each of the identifier types.
##### ESN
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) identifiers used in specific decoders like
@@ -169,7 +198,34 @@ way to the right.
Single Alias Editor - Action Tab
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(to be continued)
You can attach one ore more alias actions to each alias. Alias actions are
performed when any of the identifiers attached to the alias are active on any
radio channels. Each alias action provides timing and periodicity settings that
allow you to customize how and how often the action will be performed. Each
action also provides a **Test** button that allows you to test the action.
#### New Button
Click the new button and select from the list of available alias actions.
#### Clone Button
Select one or more alias actions and click the clone button to create an exact
copy of each selected alias action. You can then modify each of the action
copies.
#### Delete Button
Select one ore more alias actions and click the delete button to remove the
alias action from the alias.
#### Beep Alias Action
Generates a beep on your computer when the alias is active on one of the channels.
#### Play Clip Alias Action
Plays a sound clip over your computer speakers when the alias is active.
#### Run Script Alias Action
Executes a computer script when the alias is active. Create a script that is
compatible with your computer operating system and store it on the hard drive
and then select the script in the script editor window.
Multiple Alias Editor
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@@ -206,9 +262,10 @@ tab.
#### Priority
Each alias can have an audio monitoring priority. Assign a value of 1 to 100
where 1 is the highest priority and 100 is the lowest priority. Slide the
audio priority all the way to the right to select the **Do Not Monitor**
audio priority all the way to the right to select a **Do Not Monitor**
priority. Audio from any alias with Do Not Monitor will not be played over
the local speakers.
the local speakers. If you do not assign an audio priority to an alias, it
will default to a priority of 100 (lowest).
#### Streaming
Each alias can be streamed over one or more internet audio streaming