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Barret Novice Apr 28, 2008, 2:30 AM Post #1 of 12 (3321 views) Shortcut Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora Can't Post I'm using Isadora with a theatre performance were two computers are being used - The first computer, the 'master' is controlled from backstage, sending the images produced onto the projected screen on stage. It also sends (via net broadcast) all data/triggers etc to the second computer. The second computer is situated on stage, where the actor simulates the action being reproduced on the main projection screen and likewise on their monitor which is being triggered by their 'slave' version of the Isadora interface - All they see though are the images produced (a mirror of those on the projector). This is all working fine but I have a concern that thee is a possiblilty that with random use of the keyboard, the computer on stage could be quit/closed down/basically anything other than what it's meant to, accidentally by the actor. My question is - is there a failsafe way of locking Isadora so that you can't accidentially click out of it or click into the menus etc. I guess I'm after a Kiosk mode. The computer on stage is a laptop - so i can't simply have a faux mouse or keyboard attached. The computer on stage also simple is a slave from the data of the main machine - it sends no data at all.

skulpture User Apr 28, 2008, 9:55 AM Post #2 of 12 (3296 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post Thats a tricky one... Maybe using a bluetooth keyboard and disabling the laptop one perhaps? (Then taking the bluetooth one away?) I'm sure on a PC you can lock a keyboard though.... not sure Or, maybe run a screensaver that has a password on it? (don't know if this is a good idea during a live show though) Maybe somebody else will have a better idea.... An instant without duration.... www.grahamthorne.co.uk

skulpture User Apr 28, 2008, 9:55 AM Post #3 of 12 (3295 views) Shortcut Re: [skulpture] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post http://www.fspro.net/lock-pc/ ??? An instant without duration.... www.grahamthorne.co.uk

Barret Novice Apr 28, 2008, 4:52 PM Post #4 of 12 (3282 views) Shortcut Re: [skulpture] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post Thanks for the replies skulpture - I forgot to mention - The whole set-up is mac only

Mark Coniglio TroikaTronix / Moderator May 1, 2008, 8:00 AM Post #5 of 12 (3234 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post I don't have any suggestions for you on this front. I'll see if there is a way to add this in a future version. Best Wishes, Mark - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Coniglio / TroikaTronix Creator of Isadora

william User May 1, 2008, 9:56 AM Post #6 of 12 (3231 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post That is tricky. I don't know of a tool subset for Mac OS that can freeze user input from a mouse/keyboard. Perhaps just use a fake keyboard and mouse for the actor onstage?

Barret Novice May 2, 2008, 12:01 AM Post #7 of 12 (3215 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post Again Thanks for the replies. It would be great if a locking option could be added to Izzy! One other thing - which is kind of related - Is there a maintaining the second monitor image image being output whilst coming out of Isadora and dipping into other programs etc. If anyone is interested in the performance mentioned above the link is below - It's called 'Smile' written by Stephen Lowe: http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/Drama/ViewEvent.html?e=1187&c=4&d=0

JoeST Novice May 2, 2008, 12:05 AM Post #8 of 12 (3212 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post I've only just noticed this, after a useful post from someone a few weeks back, but if you un-tick "floating stage windows" in the stage tab of the Isadora preferences then the second output stays on despite switching applications.

Barret Novice May 3, 2008, 8:55 AM Post #9 of 12 (3157 views) Shortcut Re: [JoeST] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post Fantastic JoeST, Can't believe I missed that. I don't think it's mention in the Manual? Saves some embarrassing situations

skulpture User May 4, 2008, 6:50 AM Post #10 of 12 (3031 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post Yes I forgot to mention that, I was thinking along the lines of a hardware keyboard lock so it was completely locked out. Be aware that the floating stage does work but if you are running 10.5 with 'spaces' then the second screen out put will move with the spaces. (If you're on 10.5 then this will make sense) An instant without duration.... www.grahamthorne.co.uk

Mark Coniglio TroikaTronix / Moderator May 4, 2008, 10:11 AM Post #11 of 12 (3017 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post FWIW, this option is discussed in the Stage Preferences section of the manual, under chapter called "Setting Preferences." Best, Mark - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Coniglio / TroikaTronix Creator of Isadora

hal Novice Jun 3, 2008, 4:49 PM Post #12 of 12 (1181 views) Shortcut Re: [Barret] Failsafe 'locking' of Isadora [In reply to] Can't Post I'm going to guess this is a laptop or you would just unplug the keyboard. But even if it is a laptop you could open it up and unplug the keyboard ribbon cable, it's probably pretty obvious which one it is, and unlikely that anything other than the keyboard is on that cable. I've done this with several PC laptops in the past. It does then become inconvenient to use the laptop of course, but you can keep a USB keyboard nearby, or even hooked up and tucked away out of harms way. -- Hal Eagar - Media Effects Artist http://haleagar.com Director - Digital Performance Institute http://digitalperformance.org DPI-office 646 442 4435 | Hal-cell 917 257 8440

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