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ELM Media Button

The ELM Media Button is used to trigger a specific media slot on an specific stage within the ENTTEC ELM software.

The module supports HTTP patching with or without basic authentication as found in ELM.

When active the Media Button displays the media thumbnail from ELM in the corresponding slot. Tapping the button in Ctrl for iPad will activate the content on the assigned stage.

Use the Properties tab to Show or hide the border and scale the thumbnail to stay it's default size, fit or fill the module size defined in your workspace.

Changes made in the remote instance of ELM will be reflected in this Ctrl for iPad module.

ELM Patch

The ELM patch allows the IP address of your ELM computer to be defined.

Target Stage

The Target Stage setting allows for a specific stage from ELM be defined for the Media Button.

A connection to ELM is required to set the Target Stage field.

Media Slot

This field allows for the media slot to be defined. When in operation, the media thumbnail will automatically update to reflect any changes made to the media slot in ELM.


Action Map

The action map below details the point at which commands are actioned

Touch ReadyTouch BeginTouch DownTouch ReleaseTouch End
XXXCommand sentX

Troubleshooting Tip: If Ctrl for iPad cannot communicate with ELM, check the windows firewall settings on the ELM PC to ensure communication is not being blocked.