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manual:05_controls [2023/02/01 19:24] – ↷ Page moved from manual:00_copyright:manual:05_controls to manual:05_controls jkhisermanual:05_controls [2026/05/01 12:11] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 <WRAP callout info> <WRAP callout info>
-You work with controls in Design Mode. See [[manual:00_copyright:manual:02_basics#design_mode_and_play_mode|how to enter Design Mode]].+You work with controls in Design Mode. See [[manual:02_basics#design_mode_and_play_mode|how to enter Design Mode]].
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 ==== Add Control Pane (iPhone) ==== ==== Add Control Pane (iPhone) ====
-[{{ http://mididesigner.com/automatic-images/iPhone-add-control-pane.png?600 |Add Control Pane --- iPhone}}] +{{ :manual:iphone_add_controls.jpeg?nolink&400 |}} 
- +  * Press + in top menu to bring up the //Drag to Add Control// panel 
-  * Press the + sign in the lower left hand corner to bring up the Add Pane.   +  * Drag the desired control type to the page 
-  * Tap on any blank part of the page to add the selected type of control.   +  * When finished adding controls, tap + or swipe right to close the pane
-  * Tap again on a blank part of the screen to add another control of the selected type.  +
-  * To select a different type of Control, long press the + sign to bring up the Add Pane again. +
-  * To stop adding controls, press the + sign again or select an existing control with a single tap.+
  
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 ===== Size and Position a Control ===== ===== Size and Position a Control =====
   * A single-tap on a control displays its red bounding box and sizing handles.    * A single-tap on a control displays its red bounding box and sizing handles. 
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   * You may also use the //Size Slider// and //Change Aspect// buttons (see below)   * You may also use the //Size Slider// and //Change Aspect// buttons (see below)
  
-**Move Controls to Other Pages (iPad)** --- Drag a control to move it to another page. +**Move Controls to Other Pages (iPad/Mac)** --- Drag a control to move it to another page. 
 <WRAP callout tip> <WRAP callout tip>
-If you are using [[manual:00_copyright:manual:12_advanced_page_concepts#one_big_page|One Big Page]], you might not be able to get the +If you are using [[manual:12_advanced_page_concepts#one_big_page|One Big Page]], you might not be able to get the 
 source and target pages on the screen simultaneously. In these situations, temporarily turn One Big Page to OFF. source and target pages on the screen simultaneously. In these situations, temporarily turn One Big Page to OFF.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-**Move Controls to Other Pages (iPhone)** --- move the control to other pages using the arrows on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.+**Move Controls to Other Pages (iPhone)** --- select the control, then move the control to other pages using the arrows on the toolbar. 
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 +{{ :manual:iphone_move_controls.jpeg?nolink&400 |}}
  
 ==== Layering controls visually ==== ==== Layering controls visually ====
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 **LED color** --- Adjusting the LED color slider changes the hue of the LED color used in the control.  **LED color** --- Adjusting the LED color slider changes the hue of the LED color used in the control. 
-  * The first LED color value is //Page// -- this value indicates that the control takes the [[manual:00_copyright:manual:04_layouts_banks_pages#page_properties_pane|page-wide LED color]]+  * The first LED color value is //Page// -- this value indicates that the control takes the [[manual:04_layouts_banks_pages#page_properties_pane|page-wide LED color]]
   * Values then range from 2-256, and skip by 2's. These values are the hue of the LED color going from red to red.   * Values then range from 2-256, and skip by 2's. These values are the hue of the LED color going from red to red.
   * The last two values to the right are //White// and //Black//.   * The last two values to the right are //White// and //Black//.
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 In general, unless you have a clear, **functional** reason for using LED colors for controls,  In general, unless you have a clear, **functional** reason for using LED colors for controls, 
-you should prefer [[manual:00_copyright:manual:04_layouts_banks_pages#page_properties_pane|page-wide LED colors]].+you should prefer [[manual:04_layouts_banks_pages#page_properties_pane|page-wide LED colors]].
 \\ \\ \\ \\
 Consistency in design will make your layout look better (and you'll be looking at it a lot). Consistency in design will make your layout look better (and you'll be looking at it a lot).
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   * Changing the ticks of a knob to three, will restrict the behavior of that knob to three positions.   * Changing the ticks of a knob to three, will restrict the behavior of that knob to three positions.
   * Changing the number of ticks changes the MIDI messages sent by skipping certain values   * Changing the number of ticks changes the MIDI messages sent by skipping certain values
-  * For more control, you can use Named Ticks. [[manual:00_copyright:manual:14_more_advanced_2#named_ticks|Named Ticks]]+  * For more control, you can use Named Ticks. [[manual:14_more_advanced_2#named_ticks|Named Ticks]]
  
 ==== Display Options (Buttons and Shapes only) ==== ==== Display Options (Buttons and Shapes only) ====
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 There are only two basic subtypes for these controls: There are only two basic subtypes for these controls:
   * Normal: The control sends a variable MIDI message from your MIDI Min to your MIDI Max (or the reverse) depending on the location of your touch.   * Normal: The control sends a variable MIDI message from your MIDI Min to your MIDI Max (or the reverse) depending on the location of your touch.
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:14_more_advanced_2#relative_controls|Relative]]: the control sends one MIDI message if going upwards, and another when going downwards. +  * [[manual:14_more_advanced_2#relative_controls|Relative]]: the control sends one MIDI message if going upwards, and another when going downwards. 
  
-These other subtypes will be discussed later: [[manual:00_copyright:manual:14_more_advanced_2#transpose_and_octave_transpose|Transpose, Octave Transpose]], Presets, Channel Changer and Channel Changer + Presets+These other subtypes will be discussed later: [[manual:14_more_advanced_2#transpose_and_octave_transpose|Transpose, Octave Transpose]], Presets, Channel Changer and Channel Changer + Presets
  
 ==== Other Options for Sliders, Knobs, Crossfaders ==== ==== Other Options for Sliders, Knobs, Crossfaders ====
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 === Other Subtypes === === Other Subtypes ===
 Other subtypes are described elsewhere:  Other subtypes are described elsewhere: 
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:14_more_advanced_2#bit_changer|Bit Changer]]  +  * [[manual:14_more_advanced_2#bit_changer|Bit Changer]]  
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Page Up/Down]] +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Page Up/Down]] 
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Bank Up/Down]] +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Bank Up/Down]] 
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Jump to Bank]] +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Jump to Bank]] 
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Jump to Page]] +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Jump to Page]] 
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Accelerometer Toggle]] +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Accelerometer Toggle]] 
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Send all]]  +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Send all]]  
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Reset to Defaults]]  +  * [[manual:11_advanced_control_concepts|Reset to Defaults]]  
-  * [[manual:00_copyright:manual:14_more_advanced_2#open_url|Open URL]] +  * [[manual:14_more_advanced_2#open_url|Open URL]] 
  
  
 ===== Page-Wide Control Actions ===== ===== Page-Wide Control Actions =====
-Access page-wide control actions from the [[manual:00_copyright:manual:04_layouts_banks_pages#access_page_properties_pane|Page Properties Pane]] -> Controls:+Access page-wide control actions from the [[manual:04_layouts_banks_pages#access_page_properties_pane|Page Properties Pane]] -> Controls:
  
 [{{ http://mididesigner.com/automatic-images/PagePropertiesPane-Controls.png | Page Properties Pane -> Controls }}] [{{ http://mididesigner.com/automatic-images/PagePropertiesPane-Controls.png | Page Properties Pane -> Controls }}]
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