Specifications

47 LightJockey Help file - (C) Martin Professional 2010
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User defined profiles
User defined profiles are based on a profile framework where attributes and capabilities of the fixture
are described in external data files. Using the generic fixture profile editor, it is possible for the end-
user to modify existing profiles or write custom fixture profiles. The profiles may be exported for use in
other LightJockey installations - indeed many of the user defined profiles supplied with LightJockey is
created by end-users. Most non-Martin fixture profiles are supplied as user defined profiles. Unlike the
built-in profiles, user defined profiles may be updated without updating LightJockey itself. The latest
collection of user defined profiles can be found and downloaded from the Internet at http://www.martin.
com/service/Software/controller/LJ/list.asp
Special Profiles
While most profiles are listed under specific fixture manufacturers, a number of profiles are listed as
'Generic' profiles.
Generic DMX control profiles
Generic DMX profiles are profiles that do not relate to specific fixture models. Use these profiles to
control 'generic' fixtures such as dimmer or switch packs. There are also generic profiles for
controlling DMX smoke machines or hazers as well as packs of RGB fixtures (e.g. LED banks). See
also generic DMX profiles
User defined profiles
The profiles listed under User Definable manufacturer are 'empty' profiles that can be used as a
starting point for creating a new profile (see user definable fixtures).
Other Profiles
Profiles with an unlisted manufacturer (or no manufacturer information) or for a specialized purpose are
listed under the Other heading.
Find profile
Find profile dialog
Use the find profile dialog (click Find below the list of available profiles) to search the available profiles
for a specific name or part of name. Enter the phrase to search for then click Find. The find dialog
searches both on manufacturer and fixture name and is not case sensitive.
No suitable profile found - what to do?
LightJockey does not ship with a profile for every fixture type in the world - there is a chance that there
is no matching LightJockey profile for a fixture amongst the available profiles.
Check if the profile has been added after the release of the LightJockey version running was made -
look for profile updates at http://www.martin.com/service/Software/controller/LJ/list.asp
Ask at the LightJockey end-user forum on the Internet (www.martin.com/forum) - maybe someone
have already made a suitable profile or will help making one. Make sure to post as much
information as possible, manufacturer, model, preferred DMX mode, relevant web site information
etc.