Points

^{Points 3.1}

Category / Domain :	Tools
SCOL Voy@ger Compatibility :	V 3.5 or above
Update :	1999/03

Function

The POINTS module works like a railway shunt : for a unique event, it can be used to define two actions that can be used separately.
According to the state of the module, one of the actions will be launch. It is possible to change the state after an event.

Configuration

Figure 1 : POINTS module interface

(1) : Initial state [left/right] => Determines the initial shunt position : "left" or "right".

(2) : Identical for all clients =>Option used – if selected – to apply switch changes to all users

Implementation

Open the SCS creation tree, select the Interf folder and double-click on Points 3.1.
Create required links for the project.

Action	Function
module.event à Points.input	According to the state of the shunt, the POINTS module will activate the "left" or "right" event.
module.event à Points.toggle	Toggles the initial position.
module.event à Points.shuntRight	Forces the shunt position to the right.
module.event à Points.shuntLeft	Forces the shunt position to the left.
module.event à Points.register	Registers a new user for the control. Hence, this new user is taken into account.
module.event à Points.unregister	No longer registers the user. This user is no longer taken into account.

Event	Function
Points.right à module Action	Entering the right position on the POINTS (after an input action) module generates an action.
Points.left à module Action	Entering the left position on the POINTS (after an input action) module generates an action.
Points.registered à module Action	The successful addition of a new user generates an action
Points.unregistered à module Action	The successful removal of a user generates an action

Zone	Function	Interface	Assignment
None