Devices
External peripheral exchanging data with Smode
Devices are external peripherals that can exchange data with Smode. They can be input devices, output devices, or both simultaneously. These devices can be physical, software-based, or virtual.
All devices manipulated by Smode can be configured in the
Devices Panel
.
Learn more about how to create and manipulate external devices by reading: Connection & Interactivity .
Note that a device can be recreated or muted directly from the
Element Tree using the Automate Device tool.
Variables:
- Identifier: Is the unique identifier of an external device
- Status: Status of the device (Read Only).Informs on the state of the device, or of connectivity issues.
- Mute: Used to allow to disable temporarily device
Device Configuration
Configure a device
Device Identifier
Identify a unique device
Video Output Device
Video Output Devices are devices that enable the sending of a video stream out of Smode
Video Input Device
Video Input Devices are used to capture video streams in Smode
Control Device
Use any external controllers such as MIDI or OSC, DMX, and ArtNet
Audio Device
Use audio devices in Smode
Clock Device
Used to synchronize an animation with Time Code