Enabling and Disabling Elements
Many elements in Grid Studio can be enabled or disabled.
Disabling an element temporarily removes it from active system processing without deleting it from the project. This allows users to test configurations, debug systems, or temporarily deactivate parts of a setup.
When an element is disabled, all processes associated with that element are also disabled.
For example:
Disabling a camera object will stop all of its internal processing and prevent any Map Outputs from sending data.
Disabling a protocol or device connection will prevent any objects using its outputs from receiving data.
Disabling a node, event, or action will interrupt the execution chain at that point.
Disabling a map prevents the associated data flow from affecting the connected object.
This behavior ensures that disabled elements are completely removed from active system logic until they are enabled again.
Depending on the system element, the enable / disable state can be controlled in several locations throughout the interface.
Project Tree
Objects can be enabled or disabled directly in the Project Tree using the toggle next to the object name.
When an object is disabled, it remains in the project but no longer participates in system processing.
Disabled objects appear dimmed in the Project Tree, making it easy to identify inactive elements.
Modifier Nodes
Individual nodes inside a Modifier can also be enabled or disabled.
The toggle is located in the corner of the node.
When a node is disabled, it is visually dimmed and its processing is skipped during evaluation.
If a disabled node is part of a processing chain, the data flow will not continue through that node.
Workflow Events and Actions
Events and actions within a Workflow can also be enabled or disabled.
Disabled elements appear dimmed and will not execute while disabled.
If a disabled event or action is part of a workflow chain, execution will stop at that point.
Parameters
Some parameters provide an enable / disable toggle directly next to the parameter name.
Disabling a parameter temporarily removes its influence from the system while keeping the parameter available in the configuration.
Parameter Containers
Parameter containers (groups of related parameters) can also be enabled or disabled.
When disabled, all parameters inside the container are deactivated together.
Maps
Map Inputs and Map Outputs can also be enabled or disabled.
The toggle is located next to the map name in the header.
Disabling a map prevents the associated data flow from affecting the connected object or system component.
Inspector
Many selectable elements in Grid Studio can also be enabled or disabled through the Inspector.
The toggle located next to the element icon in the Inspector header controls the enabled state of the currently selected element.
This applies not only to objects in the Project Tree, but also to other selectable elements such as:
modifier nodes
workflow events
workflow actions
other editable system elements
The Inspector toggle always controls the same enable / disable state as the toggle located in the element’s primary location within the interface.
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