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Adding Machine Control Instructions
 
If your station integrates with a broadcast control system, such as iNEWS | Command, the production cues might include machine control instructions.
These instructions must be preceded by an asterisk (*) and written in a special format, beginning with a command for the type of device the instruction is for, such as CG for a character generator. After the command the format specifies a particular item or template, such as 2line for a template that contains two lines for fulfillment data. If additional comments or information is required it would follow on succeeding lines in the same production cue text box.
In the following procedure, a machine control instruction for a 2-line character generator graphic is used as an example.
To add machine control instructions for a CG event:
1. Insert a production cue in the script.
2. In the production cue text box (in the Cue List), type *CG 2line and press Enter.
3. Type the first line of text that should appear on the 2-line CG graphic, such as Mayor Joe Smith. Press Enter.
4. Type the second line of text that should appear on the 2-line CG graphic, such as Pleasantville.
Your CG machine control instruction will appear in blue font.