User Manual

Laserworld Showeditor 2015
Version 2015/1.0 2015 Page 143
11.6.11. Selection of the DMX devices for creating macros
Select a device from the list by clicking on it, is is the marked as “active” (the device
name is displayed in bold letters). The functions of the very device are shown in the
right part of the window.
11.6.12. Selection of multiple DMX Devices for creating macros
It is possible to select several devices at the same time for macro editing.
Select the first device and hold the Ctrl-Key while selecting the other ones. The
functions of the selected devices are shown on the right side of the window. If RGB
values are specified, the color select field is displayed, and if PAN/TILT values are
given, a grid area for positioning the fixture is displayed just below the color select
field. The grid for the x-y control works slightly different to the one of the Figure Editor.
Try different values to see what fits the requirements best. An example: Using a value
of 4 divides the area to 4 equal parts. This can be advantageous when using
moving-head fixtures, especially if they can rotate their head more than 360°.
If several devices are selected for editing at the same time, the actual values may
not be displayed correctly: It’s always the values of the device that has been
selected as last one that are displayed.
Important: Only select several devices of the same kind at once – using different
device types in one grouped selection can lead to unwanted results and effects.
But: It is possible to select several head-moving floodlight fixtures and then change
their X and Y position, even if their channel assignment for Pan and Tilt (X and Y) is
different.
11.6.13. Button: Save Device List
If a device list is completely configured it can be saved with using this button. If not
saved, the device list is lost on program restart.
The device name is preset by the Laserworld Showeditor. It is only possible to store
one device list. The device list must not necessarily be loaded for playing shows
containing DMX macros.
11.6.14. Button: Load Device List
A click on this button opens a prior stored device list.
11.6.15. Button: Clear Device List
A click on this button clears the contents of the actually loaded device list.
11.6.16. Use of Intelligent DMX-Devices
After the profiles of the desired “intelligent” DMX devices have successfully been
created, they can be used for creating macros. Use the macro creation buttons, as
described in Chapter 11.3.2 and following, for creating macros with intelligent
fixtures.