How to navigate the cuelist
Move the selected cue up, down, and across the cuelist using KTPlayer's navigation commands.
Before you begin
- A show file is loaded.
Navigation commands
Each command below can be triggered from the keyboard, from a MIDI controller, or from any input you have assigned to it in Preferences > Assignments. The default keyboard shortcut is shown after each command.
| Command | Default key command | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Next cue | ↓ |
Move the selection down one row in the cuelist. |
| Previous cue | ↑ |
Move the selection up one row. |
| Next parent cue | → |
Move to the next parent cue, skipping any child cues. |
| Previous parent cue | ← |
Move to the previous parent cue, skipping any child cues. |
| First cue | ⇧< |
Jump the selection to the first cue. |
| Last cue | ⇧> |
Jump the selection to the last cue. |
| Select by mouse | (click) | Click any cue row to select it directly. |
Use a MIDI controller in performance
For stability and reliability during a show run, use a MIDI controller for cuelist navigation rather than the laptop keyboard. See How to connect and assign MIDI input devices.
Cue types and states
A parent cue is a cue that the operator will use in performance. Child cues are sub-cues nested under a parent, used for rehearsals and emergency pick-ups. The ← / → commands skip child cues so you can navigate quickly between the show's parent cues.
The selected cue is the next cue ready to fire, shown with a thick colored border and diagonal lines. The active cue is the one currently playing, shown in the active cue title at the top of the window.
See Operating KTPlayer in performance for the full breakdown.