Lock

Syntax

Command	Description	Return Value
`Lock`	Locks the selected object(s)	The number of objects locked

Abbreviation

None

Description

The Lock command locks the currently selected object(s). The Lock command can be used with Buttons, Channels, Contacts, Pages, and Stations. Locked buttons or contacts do not trigger events when operated. If the button has an indicator, it appears in the “locked” state. If a channel is locked in a playback fader, its value becomes unchangeable. If a page that requires a PIN number is locked, then the user will need to enter the correct PIN number before using the page. If a station is locked, all of its buttons will appear in the “locked” state and/or a lock icon will appear on the screen. Unlock has the opposite effect as Lock.

The following table shows the various effect of locking or unlocking an object:

Object	When Unlocked	When Locked
Buttons	Responds to presses normally	Does not trigger any actions, displays locked indicator state
Channels	Value in playback fader is changeable by cues, presets, and manual commands	Value in playback fader is not able to be changed
Contacts	Responds to closures normally	Does not trigger any actions
Pages	The user may use the page	The user must enter the correct PIN number to use the page
Stations	Station operates normally	Does not trigger any actions, all controls display locked indicator state and/or screen displays lock icon

Examples

Button 1 Lock
Locks button 1.

Button 3>5 Lock
Locks buttons 3 through 5.

Channel 1>10 Lock
Locks channels 1 through 10 in the current playback fader.

Page 4 Lock
If page 4 of the current station requires a PIN number, the user will have to enter that PIN number to be able to use the page.

Station 7 Lock
Locks station 7. It will display its locked state.