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Dave: /* Messenger Rotation */

2013-10-29T07:02:26Z

Messenger Rotation

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	If you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template". To set this in kJams 2: the proper python pref command is:		If you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template". To set this in kJams 2: the proper python pref command is:
	kjams.pref_set"Messenger Rotation Template", "[nick]");		kjams.pref_set("Messenger Rotation Template", "[nick]");

	Aside: Meta tags can only be 4 characters long. Since "[name]" is so generic, I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[sogN]" and "Singer Name" should have been [sigN], but i can't change it now.		Aside: Meta tags can only be 4 characters long. Since "[name]" is so generic, I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[sogN]" and "Singer Name" should have been [sigN], but i can't change it now.

Dave: /* Messenger Rotation */

2013-10-29T07:02:11Z

Messenger Rotation

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	If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>		If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>
	The default "Template" for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the singer, followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. ~~I suppose the template for "~~song ~~name~~" ~~should have been~~ "~~[snam~~]~~" since "[name~~]~~" is so generic, but i can't change it now~~. ~~Anyway, if~~ you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template".		The default "Template" (meta tag list) for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the singer (default being the Singer Name), followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. You can use any song [[Xattr\|"Xattr tags" from this list]].

			If you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template". To set this in kJams 2: the proper python pref command is:
			kjams.pref_set"Messenger Rotation Template", "[nick]");

			Aside: Meta tags can only be 4 characters long. Since "[name]" is so generic, I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[sogN]" and "Singer Name" should have been [sigN], but i can't change it now.

Dave at 06:55, 29 October 2013

2013-10-29T06:55:34Z

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	The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the scrolling text overlays in the Video window. ~~Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:~~<br>		The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the scrolling text overlays in the Video window.

			You can also loop the messenger messsage (option in the Video menu).

			You can turn OFF the messenger in the General Preferences "Show Messages in the Video window".<br>
			==Currently playing song==
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg
			==Pitch and Tempo==
	It will show when you change the pitch:<br>		It will show when you change the pitch:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/pitch_change.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/pitch_change.jpg
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	And also shows when you change the tempo:<br>		And also shows when you change the tempo:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/tempo_change.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/tempo_change.jpg
			==Music Volume, Microphone Gain==
	And when you change the volume:<br>		And when you change the volume:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/volume.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/volume.png
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	And the mic gain:<br>		And the mic gain:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png
			==Custom Message==
	You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.<br>		You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png

	~~You can also loop the messenger messsage (option in the Video menu).~~

	~~You can turn OFF the messenger in the General Preferences "Show Messages in the Video window".<br>~~
	==Messenger Rotation==		==Messenger Rotation==
	If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>		If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>
	The default "Template" for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the singer, followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[snam]" since "[name]" is so generic, but i can't change it now. Anyway, if you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template".		The default "Template" for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the singer, followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[snam]" since "[name]" is so generic, but i can't change it now. Anyway, if you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template".

Dave: /* Messenger Rotation */

2013-10-29T06:50:40Z

Messenger Rotation

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	If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>		If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>
	The default "Template" for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the ~~songer~~, followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[snam]" since "[name]" is so generic, but i can't change it now. Anyway, if you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template".		The default "Template" for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the singer, followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[snam]" since "[name]" is so generic, but i can't change it now. Anyway, if you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template".

Dave: /* Messenger Rotation */

2013-10-29T06:50:15Z

Messenger Rotation

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	==Messenger Rotation==		==Messenger Rotation==
	If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>		If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg<br>
	~~You~~ can change the		The default "Template" for the messenger rotation is "[nick]: [name]". This means first show the "nickname" of the songer, followed by a colon, a space, then the Song Name. I suppose the template for "song name" should have been "[snam]" since "[name]" is so generic, but i can't change it now. Anyway, if you want to show ONLY singer's nicknames, then you can change the pref to just be "[nick]". The "[[Secret_Prefs\|secret pref]]" is "Messenger Rotation Template".

Dave at 06:44, 29 October 2013

2013-10-29T06:44:28Z

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	The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the scrolling text overlays in the Video window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>		The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the scrolling text overlays in the Video window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg

	~~If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>~~
	~~https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg~~

	It will show when you change the pitch:<br>		It will show when you change the pitch:<br>
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	You can turn OFF the messenger in the General Preferences "Show Messages in the Video window".<br>		You can turn OFF the messenger in the General Preferences "Show Messages in the Video window".<br>
			==Messenger Rotation==
			If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
			https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg
			You can change the

Dave at 18:58, 15 January 2013

2013-01-15T18:58:51Z

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	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png

	You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.		You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png

Dave at 18:58, 15 January 2013

2013-01-15T18:58:29Z

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	The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the overlays in the ~~graphics~~ window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>		The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the scrolling text overlays in the Video window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg

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	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png

	You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.~~<br>~~		You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.
	https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png

			You can also loop the messenger messsage (option in the Video menu).

			You can turn OFF the messenger in the General Preferences "Show Messages in the Video window".<br>

Dave at 21:10, 11 February 2012

2012-02-11T21:10:23Z

Dave at 19:00, 5 May 2011

2011-05-05T19:00:33Z

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	The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the overlays in the graphics window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>		The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the overlays in the graphics window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>
	http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/song_name.jpg		http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg

	If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>		If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
	http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/next_singer.jpg		http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg

	It will show when you change the pitch:<br>		It will show when you change the pitch:<br>
	http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/pitch_change.jpg		http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/pitch_change.jpg

	And also shows when you change the tempo:<br>		And also shows when you change the tempo:<br>
	http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/tempo_change.jpg		http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/tempo_change.jpg

	~~You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or~~ you ~~can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg~~: ~~"Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video-~~>~~Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown~~. ~~Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later~~. ~~Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message~~.		And when you change the volume:<br>
			http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/volume.png

	~~Eventually~~ the messenger will be ~~able~~ to show ~~the (independent) volume levels of the microphone(s) and the music~~.		And the mic gain:<br>
			http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png

			You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.<br>
			http://www.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:10, 11 February 2012
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	The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the overlays in the graphics window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>		The “Messenger” is the bit of code that manages the overlays in the graphics window. Currently this includes things like indicating what song is playing, eg:<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/song_name.jpg

	If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>		If you have a rotation going, it will say who is singing the next song. You can cause this to happen at any time by picking from the menu: Video->Messenger Rotation:<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/next_singer.jpg

	It will show when you change the pitch:<br>		It will show when you change the pitch:<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/pitch_change.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/pitch_change.jpg

	And also shows when you change the tempo:<br>		And also shows when you change the tempo:<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/tempo_change.jpg		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/tempo_change.jpg

	And when you change the volume:<br>		And when you change the volume:<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/volume.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/volume.png

	And the mic gain:<br>		And the mic gain:<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/mic.png

	You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.<br>		You can also send a customized message, either a one-shot message, or you can set up a message then send it over and over whenever you want (eg: "Tip your waitress!" or "Drink Specials for the next hour!"). To show a one-shot message, pick Video->Messenger Message, then type your message and it will immediately be shown. Alternately, you can pick "Video->Enter Custom Messenger Message" to enter a message that will be saved for later. Then, at any time you can pick "Video->Show Custom Messenger Message" to show that message.<br>
	~~http~~://~~www~~.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png		https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/messenger/custom.png