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The main window

The main window is where you program and run a show.

Main window overview

Regions

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Title bar (File / Edit / Playback / View / Help) │
├──────────────┬──────────────────────────┬───────────────────┤
│ │ │ │
│ Cuelist │ Inspector tabs │ (optional │
│ (shells) │ (focused cue) │ panels) │
│ │ │ │
├──────────────┴──────────────────────────┴───────────────────┤
│ Header: GO control, standby / notes (scaleable) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Active cues (running / armed sequence members) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Footer: status, media backup progress, log entry points │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
RegionRole
Title bar menusSession, edit, playback, view, help
CuelistOrdered shells; selection; drag reorder; nest chrome
InspectorEdit shell and components for the focused cue
GO headerPrimary GO affordance; can be scaled or hidden in settings
Active cuesLive instances: progress, stop, levels feedback
FooterSession path hints, backup progress, messages

Focus vs multi-selection

  • Focused cue drives which inspector content you edit.
  • Multi-selection supports bulk shell edits when multi-edit is enabled in General settings.
WindowHow to openPurpose
SettingsView → Settings or Ctrl+,Show settings + preferences tree
LogView → LogEvent log
AboutHelp → About Cue2Version and licenses
Video outputsCreated by canvas/screensHouse displays (not the editor)