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| ====== StackShot "Robot" for Controlling External Programs ====== | ====== StackShot "Robot" for Controlling External Programs ====== | ||
| - | As described on the [[stacker:docs:stackshot|parent page]], Zerene Stacker's controller for the StackShot rail allows an external program to be executed whenever a shutter operation occurs. One example used Apple's /usr/bin/osascript program to launch FlexColor (if necessary) and then send it a simulated keystroke. | + | As described on the __[[stacker:docs:stackshot|parent page]]__, Zerene Stacker's controller for the StackShot rail allows an external program to be executed whenever a shutter operation occurs. The example there used Apple's /usr/bin/osascript program to launch FlexColor (if necessary) and then send it a simulated keystroke. |
| Zerene Stacker can also be made to simulate keystrokes and mouse actions by itself, even on Windows systems. This is useful for driving third party applications that are not prepared to be launched or controlled by command line actions. | Zerene Stacker can also be made to simulate keystrokes and mouse actions by itself, even on Windows systems. This is useful for driving third party applications that are not prepared to be launched or controlled by command line actions. | ||