User manual

7. Playback 33 Chauvet® ShowXpress™ V6.22
Fixture Groups (Editor Screen)
The Editor Screen contains 512 channels of control, and all of them are laid out in fader format
along the bottom of the screen. A scroll bar is provided to navigate manually. However, there is a
much better tool that is provided to move through the Editor screen quickly. This is called Groups.
Groups allow the user to jump from one fixture to another with a single keystroke. This is crucial
when working with multiple fixtures. Please see the instructions below for further description on
how to create and work with groups.
It is also possible to select fixtures in the 2D_View area of the Editor Screen.
Selecting Fixtures from the Editor Screen
• 2 or more fixtures must be selected in order to enable access to the Generator Screen.
• Fixtures may be selected in the 2D_View section of the Editor Screen.
• It is possible to select multiple fixtures by holding down the CTRL/APPLE key.
• Groups may be used to select a fixture.
Selecting Fixtures by Groups
When a group has been created, simply press the shortcut key to highlight/select it. This
will only work in the Editor Screen.
Creating a Group
This is done in the Editor Screen. Please follow the steps below for this operation.
1. Open the Editor Screen from the Control Board.
2. Scroll to a fixture’s title bar. Using the left mouse button, double-click on the title bar.
It will highlight in red color to signify that it has been selected.
3. Continue to highlight more fixtures in the same fashion as above. Hold down the
CTRL/APPLE key on the keyboard to allow you to select multiple fixtures.
4. Then, press the Groups tab.