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Sensor and Effector Properties and Use

Properties

The Sensor and Effector panels provide these options:

Name
Enter the name which you will use to refer to this sensor or effector. Once a name is entered, the list of beans available will be enabled.
Bean
Displays a list of beans contained in this agent, and the agent itself. Select a bean to determine its methods.
Method
Displays a list of public methods for the bean selected.

Use

The Sensors and Effectors panels specify methods to call to obtain and process external data.

Adding a Sensor or Effector

To add a new Sensor or Effector, enter a unique name. Once a unique name is entered, select the bean containing the method you wish to call. Select the desired method. Press Add.

Copying a Sensor or Effector

To copy an existing Sensor or Effector, select the source in the list at the bottom of the panel. Change the name to a unique name. Select the desired method. Press Add.

Changing a Sensor or Effector

To change an existing Sensor or Effector, select it from the list. Change the bean and/or method as desired. Press Change.

Removing a Sensor or Effector

To remove a Sensor or Effector, select it from the list. Press Remove.