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A Chaser steps through a sequence of functions with configurable timing, direction, and loop mode

A Chaser bundles multiple QLC+ functions (typically Scenes) into a sequential playback: each step runs for its configured duration, then the next step begins. Key parameters: Fade In, Hold, and Fade Out per step (global or per-step); Run Order (Loop, Single Shot, Ping Pong, Random); Direction (Forward, Backward). Copying a Chaser duplicates the step list but not the contained scenes. Unlike a Sequence, a Chaser is independent and its steps can be any function type.

Examples

A four-step RGB chase: Step 1 (Red scene, 0.5s hold), Step 2 (Green scene, 0.5s hold), in Loop mode creates a repeating colour cycle. Ping Pong reverses direction at each end.

Assessment

Configure a Chaser to: loop forever, reverse direction on each pass, with each step lasting 1 second. Name the Run Order and Direction settings required.

“A chaser function is built up from multiple scenes that are run in sequence, one after the other, when the chaser function is started. The next function is run only after the previous has finished. Any number of functions can be inserted to a chaser.”
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