Controls

Dataset

The number of the dataset. Each dataset stores the settings for a group of controls in the project. A preset file can contain several datasets.

If the include dataset zero check box is selected on the device properties, an extra dataset, called dataset 0, is added to the list of available datasets.

Loaded

Lit (green) when the dataset has loaded and the controls have been assigned values.

Loading

Lit (green) when the dataset is loading.

Saved

Lit (red) when the settings of the controls have been saved in the dataset.

Saving

Lit (red) when the dataset is being saved to the preset file. When there is a large number of controls in the dataset, the save operation can take several seconds to complete.

Idle

Lit (blue) when the dataset is not in use – another dataset is being used.

Missing

Lit (yellow) if no preset file has been found. You must save a dataset before you can load it.

Error

Lit (yellow) if an error has occurred.

During a load operation, this could occur because some controls specified in the dataset no longer exist in the preset file. This typically is the result of devices being replaced or deleted without resaving the dataset.

During a save operation, this could occur cause because:

  • A preset file could not be written to during the save operation.
  • There is no available disk space for saving the preset file.

Load

Click to load the dataset from the preset file. If the load is successful, all the controls in the project are set to the values specified by the dataset.

Save

Click to save the current control settings to the dataset in the preset file.

See also

Purpose

Device properties