Action - Init Variables Device Orientation
The action Init Variables Device Orientation measures the device orientation using the accelerometer and magnetometer sensors of the device.
Warning: This action uses the device hardware sensors and might increase battery usage (depending on device model). Some devices turn off the sensors when the screen is off.
Examples:
- Show your current orientation value in a popup.
- Select the task to record by changing the device orientation.
Settings
Variable for Azimuth
The name of the variable to store the azimuth of the device (in degrees).
Variable for Pitch
The name of the variable to store the pitch of the device (in degrees).
Variable for Roll
The name of the variable to store the roll of the device (in degrees).
Timeout
The amount of time to wait for a value of the sensor, the action is terminated with an error when no value becomes available.
A variable is a container for a value that can be used in many actions and conditions to dynamically define a part of a text.
See action Script for a description.
See action Script for a description.
Supplied Variables
azimuththe azimuth in degrees
pitchthe pitch in degrees
rollthe roll in degrees