Nodes Overview
Nodes are the fundamental building blocks of a Ctrl Suite Workspace.
Creating Nodes
Create nodes using the New Node option at the top left of the workspace and select the node type you want to include in your workspace.
To manage your
Node options include:
- Module - Implement a pre-defined integration with specific devices, web services or 3rd party software.
- Input - Define an input to allow data to be received into Ctrl.
- Action - Define a method to send data from Ctrl; Actions contain Timelines to offset data being transmitted.
- Process - Apply logic and manipulate data using the visual flow map or JavaScript-based editors.
- Interface - Produce user interfaces to allow anyone to control your Workspace using Ctrl Player.
- Monitor - Monitor remote web services and devices.
The following edit actions can be applied to each Node type by either right-clicking on the node or using the four grouped icons on each node:
| Node Type | Module | Input | Action | Process | Interface | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Logs | X | X | ||||
| Trigger | X | |||||
| Pause | X | |||||
| Open Editor | X | X | ||||
| Edit | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Disable | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Duplicate | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Delete Node | X | X | X | X | X | X |
View Logs
Opens a log console window to view inputs as they happen. (You must be connected to an active Ctrl Engine incidence to view these logs).
Trigger & Pause
Allows Actions to be Triggered and Paused easily without sending data into the system. (You must be connected to an active Ctrl Engine Incidence to view these logs).
Open Editor
A quick button to open the editor associated with each Node.
Disable
Toggle the functionality of the node ON or OFF to aid troubleshooting.
Duplicate
Creates a duplicate of the node to save time when creating multiple similar Nodes with similar functionality.
Delete Node
Removes the Node from the workspace.