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132	132	**[[image:lss-flowarm-top-view.jpg]]**
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134		-== Shortcuts ==
	134	+=== Shortcuts ===
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136	136	**Base**: If you hold the SHIFT key while dragging with the mouse you can control base rotation.
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171	171	The position of the end effector can be controlled either by manually entering the information for R (radius), or the Cartesian x, y, z coordinates, or using the arrows.
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	173	+When in keyboard mode, there is an overlay indicating which keys do what motion.
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173	173	[[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]]
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175	175	== **Data Log** ==
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177		-The optional Data log can be toggled on or off and allows the user to see all commands being sent to and received from the smart servos. The data can be saved to a file in a Comma Separated Values (.csv) format.
	179	+The optional Data log (normally hidden) can be toggled on or off and allows the user to see all commands being sent to and received from the smart servos. The data can be saved to a file in a Comma Separated Values (.csv) format.
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179	179	[[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]]
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192	192	)))
193	193	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-frames.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Frame Options|(% style="width:758px" %)Adding a frame adds a blank frame to the list. The drop-down list gives "useful" pre-made frames. Recording a frame copies the arm's current on-screen position. The X removes a selected frame.
194	194	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-copy-paste.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Copy / Paste Frame|(% style="width:758px" %)Copy and paste a frame
195		-|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-settings.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Operations|(% style="width:758px" %)Useful features include: Toggle pause before frame; Remove gaps between frames; Reverse frames
196		-|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Lock |(% style="width:758px" %)
	197	+|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-settings.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Operations / Settings|(% style="width:758px" %)Useful features include: Toggle pause before frame; Remove gaps between frames; Reverse frames
	198	+|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Lock |(% style="width:758px" %)Timeline locking
197	197	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-loop.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Repeat / Loop Pattern|(% style="width:758px" %)Play once or loop; Set the playback speed using the up and down arrows.
198	198	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-play.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Sequence Playback|(% style="width:758px" %)Restart sequence, play or stop
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212	212	[[image:lss-flowarm-patterns.jpg]]
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214		-**Add Sequence**
	216	+**Add a Sequence**
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216	216	To add a sequence click the add button. A new sequence will appear in the list and its name will open for editing.
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218		-**Remove Sequence**
	220	+**Remove a Sequence**
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220	220	Click the remove sequence button to delete the currently selected sequence from the list. This action is irreversible so you will be asked for confirmation.
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222		-**Duplicate Sequence**
	224	+**Duplicate a Sequence**
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224	224	If you want to make a new sequence based on an existing one then you can duplicate it.
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234	234	The sequences in the file will be added to the list. They do not replace the sequence list. Also it doesn't
235	235	matter how many sequences the file contains, all of them will be imported.
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237		-**Clear All**
	239	+**Clear All Sequences**
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239	239	If you want to start from scratch you can clear all the sequences from the list using the clear all button.
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252	252	To add a frame click the Add button. A new frame will be added at the end of the sequence. The duration of the frame will be whatever the last frame duration was. The frame will record whatever position the robot is currently set to. You can add a sub sequence to the sequence by clicking the arrow to the right of the Add button. A drop list of the available sequences will appear. Select one and it will be added to the end of the sequence.
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	256	+**Recording to a Frame**
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	258	+When you add a frame it will record the state that the robot is currently in. If you want to change this state first select the frame by clicking on it. Next move the robot to the position you want to record. When you're happy press the record button. The frame will flash to indicate that it has been updated.
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254	254	**Deleting Frames**
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256	256	To delete a sequence or frame from a sequence, click the Delete button.
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262	262	**Timeline Locking**
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	270	+[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]
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264	264	The timeline is locked by default. This means that frames will automatically run from one to the next – you cannot create space in between. Moving a frame past another one will move it along the order in the timeline. If the timeline is unlocked then you can move frames independently of each other and also create gaps of time in between.
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266	266	**Moving and Resizing**
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268	268	To move a frame on the timeline, simply click on it and drag it to the time you want it to start. The start time will be displayed as you drag. How frames move relative to each other is determined by whether the timeline is locked (see previous section). To resize a frame grab the right-hand edge and drag it. When moving or resizing the mouse snaps to the nearest unit on the timeline. If you hold SHIFT while moving or resizing no snap will be applied. When the timeline is unlocked then if you hold CTRL while dragging or resizing a frame all frames to
269	269	the right of the selected frame will be moved so that the time interval between the selected frame and the next one is maintained.
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271		-**Recording to a Frame**
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273		-When you add a frame it will record the state that the robot is currently in. If you want to change this state first select the frame by clicking on it. Next move the robot to the position you want to record. When you're happy press the record button. The frame will flash to indicate that it has been updated.
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275	275	**Auto Record**
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277	277	If you want changes you make to be automatically recorded you can lock the record button in place by double-clicking on it. Now whenever you change the robot position the currently elected frame will be updated. The record button will light up to show that auto record is on. To switch auto record off, double-click on the record button again.