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5. Operation
The Character user interface uses a few different control elements to control its processing. These elements are:
Character Model Menu
Figure 5.1: Character Model Menu
This pop-up menu selects Character's model. There are over 20 models available, which are detailed in the
Processing chapter.
Tooltip Control
Figure 5.2: Tooltip Control
This button toggles the tooltip display. When enabled, tooltips wil be shown when the mouse hovers over a
control. When the tooltip display is disabled, you may still see tooltips by holding down the
? key and hovering
over a control.
Control Knob
Figure 5.3: Control Knob
Control Knobs are used to control the Drive and Output Gain parameters. You can change the value of each
knob in a number of different ways. Click and drag the knob to change the value continuously. Dragging up
or to the right will increase the value, while dragging down or to the left will decrease the value. If you hold
down the Mac
⌘ (Command) key or Windows Control key when you click, you will be able to adjust the
value with finer precision. If you hold the Mac ⌥ (Option) key or Windows Alt key when you click, the knob
will reset to its default value. You may also double-click a knob to reset it.
Click on the number (readout) of the knob to display a text entry field that allows you to type in a number
directly. The pop-up will remain active until you dismiss it by clicking somewhere else or hitting the
return,
enter, tab, Mac ⌘. (Command + .), Windows Alt key or ESC keys. Hit return or enter to confirm the value
and dismiss the pop-up. Hit the tab key to confirm the value and display an entry field for the next control. ⇧-
tab (Shift + tab) will display the entry field for the previous control). Hit the Mac ⌘. (Command + .), Windows
Control. (Control + .) or ESC (Escape) to dismiss the pop-up and cancel the change.
Output Meter
Figure 5.4: Output Meter