Settings & preferences
Advanced settings and shortcut focus
Choose process priority, the active-output exit warning and when assigned shortcuts respond.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. Make changes during preparation and check a short rehearsal before using them in a live show.
Where to find it
File > Settings > System > Advanced.
Set it up
- Keep Process Priority at Normal - Recommended unless you have a specific reason to change it.
- Review Show active outputs warning on exit.
- Choose Shortcut Focus Behaviour for your working arrangement.
- Choose Save.
- Test a harmless assigned shortcut with the main window, another MCast dialog and another application focused.
Shortcut Focus Behaviour
| Control | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Always Keep Shortcuts Active | Assigned shortcuts remain available while MCast windows are focused. |
| Pause Shortcuts in Main Window | Pauses assigned shortcuts while the main window has focus. |
| Pause Shortcuts in MCast Windows | Pauses assigned shortcuts while any MCast window has focus. |
Process priority
The choices range from background/low priority through Normal, Above Normal and High. Raising priority does not create more processing capacity and can leave other applications less responsive. Change it only after a rehearsal.
Exit warning
The active-output warning is separate from the ordinary exit confirmation in General. Keep it enabled if you want a reminder before leaving while an output is running.
If a shortcut seems broken
Check this focus preference, then the assignment’s enabled state, input, target and saved scope. Focused editor shortcuts such as Ctrl+S have their own context; see Keyboard shortcuts.
Related help
Shortcut troubleshooting · Shortcut assignments · General settings · Manual contents