# ManualXFade

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To enter the keyword ManualXFade, type **ManualXFade** or the shortcut **Man** into the command line. 

## Description

ManualXFade activates the function Crossfade of the Special Masters "Exec Time" and "Program Time".

The green marker starts flashing if Crossfade is active. 

For more information see [Time control](/grandma2/key_ws_time_control/). 

## Syntax

ManualXFade SpecialMaster \[ID]

 

## ​Example

\[Channel]> ManualXFade SpecialMaster 2.3

Activates the ManualXFade mode for the Special Master "Exec Time". 

\[Channel]> Off SpecialMaster 2.3

Deactivates the Special Master "Exec Time".