Operator`s manual

2. Patching - Page 39

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2.3 Copy and Move

2.3.1 Copying or moving a patched fixture

Using the Copy button you can make a copy of an existing fixture or

move it to a new button. You can copy or move multiple fixtures in

one operation. You cannot link fixtures.

Move is useful for tidying up the console.

1> Press the blue Copy button.

2> Select [Copy] or [Move]. Pressing the Copy button again will

also toggle through these options.

3> Press or touch the select button of the fixture you want to

copy/move. You can select multiple fixtures by holding the first

and pressing the last of the range, or for touch buttons by

sliding your finger across the buttons.

4> Press or touch the empty select button where you want it to go.

• The ML Menu button latches the Copy/Move/Link menu, so you

can keep copying or moving things without having to keep

pressing the Copy button. Press again to unlatch.

• The [Retain Layout] or [Bunch Up] options are used when

copying a group of fixtures with empty handles in the group –

you can either keep the empty handles, or bunch up the used

handles together.

• When in Copy mode, option [Copy Legends] can be changed to

[Don’t copy legends] so that the copied fixtures are given

default legends.

• When in Move mode, [Swap Items if Required] will attempt to

reposition any existing handles which are in the way of the

move. This is useful when rearranging buttons on a page which

is nearly full.

2.3.2 Using copied fixtures

Fixture copying is very useful if you need an additional fixture of a

type you’ve already patched and programmed. The new copy will

come complete with all the cues and palettes of the original fixture

you’ve copied.

The copied fixture will be “Parked” (have no DMX channel allocated)

and you will need to repatch it before you can use it (see section

2.2.1 above).

2.4 Delete

2.4.1 Deleting a patched fixture

You can delete a fixture or dimmer from a preset if you patched it

accidentally or if you change your rig and want to use the preset for

something else.

1> Enter Patch mode by pressing the Patch button.

2> Press the blue Delete button.

3> Press the Select button of the fixture you want to delete.