# Internal actions reference

> Every Buttons-native action available without a connection module, grouped by what it operates on, with its key fields.

Internal actions are Buttons-native actions (no connection module required), available from the same action picker as any connection's own actions. This page lists every one that exists, grouped by what they operate on. Position, section, and button variables Action What it does Key fields Set Position Variable Sets a variable in a position: the current one, or another. Position (This Position / Other Position), Variable, Value Set Section Variable Sets a variable in a parent section, including a shared section. Target (parent / specific), Variable, Value Set Button Variable Sets a variable in a button, including on another position or a shared section. Target (self / specific), Variable, Value Set Active Step Sets which step is active on a multi-step button. Button target, Step number Set Active Page Sets which page is active on a Folder or Shift section. Section target, Page See Use variables in controls and expressions . Workflow Action What it does Key fields Set Workflow Variable Sets a workflow-scoped variable from outside the workflow itself. Workflow, Variable, Value Set Workflow Enabled Enables, disables, or toggles one or more workflows. Workflows (multi-select), Enabled (True / False / Toggle) Trigger Workflow Action Triggers a Workflow Action node inside a workflow, supplying that node's configured options. Workflow, Workflow Action (which node, by its Title), then one field per option defined on that node Note Set Workflow Variable is only available on buttons and positions: it can't be added as an action inside the workflow editor itself. Trigger Workflow Action is available both on buttons/positions and inside the workflow editor's own Internal Action node, so one workflow can trigger a Workflow Action node in another workflow. Cuelist Action What it does Key fields Cuelist Command Advances a cuelist. Cuelist, Command ( Execute selected (GO) , Select next , Select previous ) There is no fourth command to stop or reset a running cue: see Run a Cuelist . Popover Action What it does Key fields Set Popover State Opens, closes, or toggles a Popover: local to the current position, on another position, or in a shared section. Position/shared-section target, Popover, Command (Open / Closed / Toggle) See Popover sections . Routing Action What it does Key fields Take Route Takes one or more source/destination route pairs at once. A list of source/destination pairs, added via a crosspoint dialog Execute Routing Preset Executes a saved routing preset (a salvo). Routing Preset Router Context Action Performs one of roughly three dozen Custom Router actions: selecting or taking sources/destinations, managing levels, tally channels, labels, projects, and routing presets within a Custom Router context. Action (sub-action picker), plus fields specific to that sub-action Router Context Action 's sub-actions largely mirror the Custom Router's own buttons: see Custom Router button types for what each one actually does. A few sub-actions (matching-preset selection/toggle/clear) are generated internally and aren't offered in this action's own picker. Surface Action What it does Key fields Set Surface Settings Changes a surface's assigned position, grid location, or display brightness. Surface target (current / assigned to this position / assigned to another position / a specific surface), toggleable settings for Assigned Position, Grid Location, Display Brightness Session Action What it does Key fields Logout Session Logs out authenticated sessions on a position (PIN, passkey, and similar identification). Position (defaults to the current one) Note This action is off by default, behind an internal feature flag: it won't appear in the action picker unless it's been specifically enabled for your deployment. Trigger Action What it does Key fields Trigger Button Simulates a press, release, or press-and-release on another button (or the current one). Action (Press / Release / Press & Release), target button, Delay (only for Press & Release) Abort Button Actions Stops the actions currently running on this button, without waiting for them to finish on their own. Skip release actions : when on, running actions are stopped without also firing the button's own release/duration-based actions afterward This isn't related to workflow triggering: a workflow's own trigger behavior is configured on its Internal Action node directly, not through this action. Other Action What it does Key fields Set Connection Enabled Enables, disables, or toggles one or more connections. Connections (multi-select, or all), Enabled (True / False / Toggle) Set Tally Test Mode Turns test mode on, off, or toggles it for a Tally provider or consumer. Target Type (Provider / Consumer), Target, Mode (On / Off / Toggle) If you get stuck What you see What to try You're looking for an action to stop or reset a running cuelist. It doesn't exist: Cuelist Command only offers Execute selected (GO), Select next, and Select previous. Logout Session doesn't appear in your action picker. It's off by default behind an internal feature flag: it may not be enabled for your deployment. You expected a display on/off toggle in Set Surface Settings . It isn't currently exposed in the UI, even though it exists in the underlying data model: don't rely on it. A Router Context Action sub-action you expected isn't in the list. A few matching-preset sub-actions are generated internally and aren't user-selectable: check Custom Router button types for the full set of what's actually offered. 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