Specifications

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User definable fixture profiles
The user definable fixtures profiles
User definable fixture profiles make it possible to define profiles for fixtures that are not already
included in LightJockey. User defined profiles may be saved, reused, tweaked and transferred to other
installations. User defined fixture profiles can use all normal fixture functions including position
presets, movement macros and palettes for color, gobos and effects. Most non-Martin fixture profiles
are supplied as user defined fixture profiles; the updated library including new or modified profiles can
be found on the Internet at: http://www.martin.com/service/Software/controller/LJ/list.asp
Note that user fixtures controlled by a user defined profile will only show up in the Offline Visualizer if
they are linked to a suitable Offline Visualizer profile.
In order to define a new or modify an existing profile, a generic user definable fixture profile must
be configured and placed on the desktop.
There are 3 types of user definable profiles:
User definable fixture type 2 profile (max 32 channels, 16 bit pan/tilt)
This is the type currently used for the profiles included with LightJockey and distributed via the
Internet and.
Generic Scanner 1 (8 bit, max 8 channels, limited number of functions)
This profile type is maintained for backwards compatibility only and should not be used for new
profiles.
Color Scrollers (color palette and intensity control)
A special type of profile used to control fixtures consisting of a separate color scroller and lighting
fixture (e.g. a profile spot with external color scroller).
Scanner 1 profile
Configuring the Scanner 1 profile
Note: this profile type is included for backwards compatibility only - use generic fixture type 2
profile to write new profiles.
The scanner 1 profile supports the following (optional) user definable features:
intensity control - including shutter, strobe, grand master and blackout. 8-bit pan & tilt control,
including position presets and movement macros.
color palette - max 16 colors. gobo palette - max 16 gobos. Other functions may be controlled via
generic DMX controls.
Configuring the scanner 1 fixture profile
To configure the fixture select Generic Scanner 1 in the list of available (located under User
Definable) fixtures in the fixture configuration dialog and give it a valid DMX address. By default the
Scanner 1 profile takes up 8 DMX channels but it is possible when defining the profile to reduce the
number of channels used . Note that no matter how many channels the fixture actually uses, the auto
address feature will always allocate 8 channels for the profile.
Scanner 1 fixture icon
Once the fixture has been configured and the fixture icon has been placed on the desktop, the fixture