User Manual
9 Glossary of Terms and Components
Application Settings
Set of Shuttle component assignments for a particular application
Comment Field
Field where to place a brief description about the action
associated to a Shuttle component
Computer Response Menu
Choice between actions to associate to a Shuttle component
Dialog Box
Box or sub-window that appears in response to a selection and
that requires user-interaction to make one or more decisions
Frequency Menu
To specify how many times you want a command to occur
Jog Wheel
The inner of the two concentric wheels or knobs on the Shuttle
device. Rotates 360 deg. In either direction.
Keyboard Shortcut
Keyboard key or combination of keys that perform a function
within an application avoiding mouse operations.
Knob
See Shuttle Ring
Options button
Button that allows making changes on a whole setting
Position
Position of the Shuttle Knob, usually associated with an action or
command. Zones are points set in intervals along the right and
left (clockwise and counterclockwise) sides of the Shuttle Knob.
The Shuttle Knob has seven (7) distinct zones in each direction
and a rest zone.
Ring
See Shuttle Ring
Shuttle Component
Any programmable feature of the Shuttle device: button, Jog
wheel, Shuttle position or transition
Shuttle Ring
The outer black rubberized "ring" of two concentric wheels or
knobs on the Shuttle device. It is spring-loaded to improve the
"function and feel" of using it. Seven forward and seven
backwards positions, as well as transitions between each, and a
stop (at rest, centered) position.
Target Application Menu
Menu that stores the application settings list
Transition
Transitions are points in between zones that can be programmed
to start, stop, or continue commands. The points can be set up
as you turn the Shuttle Knob in either direction. In most cases
transitions will not be used unless you have sequential
operations to perform.
User Action Menu
To select which Shuttle component to program
Wheel
See Jog Wheel
Zone
See Position
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