Specifications

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generic DMX fixture profiles) - any unused DMX channel may be patched without configuring a fixture
in the fixture configuration. When unused channels are patched this way there will be no way to
actually see that the channels are used if new fixtures are added later on. It is therefore a good idea to
configure generic DMX fixtures to match these addresses, even if programming the fixtures via these
controls is not possible since the output values are taken from the source channels, and not from the
programmed scenes. But at least there will be an indication to show that the channels are already in
use. The icons may even be 'hidden' on a desktop tab created for this purpose.
If the patched channels does have a fixture profile assigned to them (e.g. uses a generic DMX fixture
profile), the fixture controls will reflect the output ONLY when the controls fade state is set to off.
HTP groups
HTP groups is a useful tool to for patching multiple groups of single channel fixtures through DMX in
(such as multiple groups of par cans via dimmer packs). HTP groups are configured via the Global
Patch dialog. Access to HTP groups is only possible through DMX in, Fingers for LightJockey or via
hotkeys (limited functions). LightJockey implements 24 individual HTP groups, and each DMX output
channel can be member of one or more HTP groups. When determining the DMX output values for a
particular channel assigned to one or more HTP groups, LightJockey compares the DMX value
generated by any active 'program' with the 'value' of each of the HTP groups - and then selects and
outputs the numerically highest value. Hotkeys can be used for the first 12 HTP groups, but are
restricted to HTP group values of off (DMX value = 0) and on (DMX value = 255) which may still be
quite useful for on/off fixtures running though a switch pack, or for flashing par cans full on and off.
Caution !
Checking DMX output generated by HTP groups is a fairly time consuming process, especially if
many channels are affected. Users of low spec PCs may experience a degradation of overall speed
and DMX output 'quality' if many channels are assigned to HTP groups.
HTP groups and master intensity control
By default, output generated by HTP groups is not affected by intensity master or sub master
settings. Check Enable HTP group master intensity control in the preferences menu to enable master
intensity control of HTP groups. Note that only 'intensity type ' channels are affected by master
intensity settings.