User Manual

Laserworld Showeditor 2015
Version 2015/1.0 2015 Page 16
Fig. 3: Simulation of figures and laser-shows. Use right mouse
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2.5.1. Simulation and Virtual Device
For a simulation/visualization of the laser show, no real output hardware device is
required. But it is essential, that the “Virtual Device” is assigned to the respective
output channels in “Options  Hardware”. If there is no real hardware device
detected, at least one “Virtual Device” is selected as standard.
If the software detects any DAC, it will be automatically added to the list in the order
they are detected. The automatically assigned positions can of course be changed
according to user requirements.
Independent of the type of connected “hardware”, the simulation can be started
by opening the respective window (see Fig.9). In case only virtual devices are
connected, the simulation window is opened automatically when clicking on “Laser
ON”.
The simulation of course also works with real hardware interfaces connected,
however only visualization or real laser output can run – they cannot both be run at
the same time.
To start the simulation, click on the “Simulation” button. A window opens that displays
the actually selected figure(s).
The window title bar shows the number of points currently shown. This can help to
flicker-optimize the output of the laser projector(s) used.
The simulation must be started prior to starting the show. The simulation window will
automatically be attached to the top layer and thus stays in the foreground.