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54 Element User Manual
Patching Conventional Fixtures
For patching fixtures, there are two different patch modes: patch by channel and patch by address.
Element defaults to patch by channel mode. Pressing [Format] while in the patch display will toggle
the mode between patch by channel and patch by address.
Patching By Channel
In patch by channel mode, [2] [0] [At] [1] [Enter] patches channel 20 to address 1. Pressing [At]
will post address to the command line while patching by channel.
Additional examples of patch by channel:
• [5] [At] [1][0][0] [Enter] - patches channel 5 to address 100.
• [2][0][3] [At] [1][2] [Enter] - patches channel 203 to address 12.
Range Patching
Range patching using the [Thru] key allows you to quickly patch a group of channels.
[1][Thru][2][0] [At] [1] [0] [Enter] patches channels 1 through 20 to addresses 10 through 29.
You can also use the [+] and [-] keys. [1] [+] [4] [+] [8] [At] [1] [Enter] patches channel 1 to
address 1, channel 4 to 2, and channel 8 to 3.
Labeling
To label a channel or address, press the [Label] key with the channel or address selected on the
command line. You can use the virtual alphanumeric keyboard or an external keyboard to enter the
desired label text.
Note:
When working with conventional devices, you can patch in either mode easily.
When working with compound channels or multiple parameter devices, it is
recommended to work in patch by channel.
Note:
Range patching only works with channels. If you try to range patch addresses,
parts for the channel will be created. See “Creating multi-part and compound
channels” on page 57.
Patch By Channel