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Insert DMX Modes

A DMX mode consists of one or several DMX channels.

The DMXMode is the parent, and the DMXChannel is its child.

Requirement:

• Insert fixture type first.

For more information, see Insert Fixture Types. 

Example:

• How to create a Basic moving head.

This basic moving head is based on this chart:

1.  Set the focus to the fixture type.

2. Tap Edit.
   The window Edit FixtureType opens, and the focus is automatically set to the column DMX Modes.

3. For a clear overview, tap to disable Merge children in the lower right corner of the window. 
4.  
   In the column Name, tap and hold the cell Default.
   -The pop-up Edit Name opens.
   -Rename Default to Mode 1.

Enter DMXChannel 1 – Pan

To enter the first channel:

1. Expand Mode 1:
   ​-Tap ​.
2. In the row DMXChannel 1, enter:
   -Coarse: 1
   -Fine: 2
   -Default: 50 %
   -Highlight: none
3. Expand DMXChannel 1 for further entries in LogicalChannel:
   -Tap ​ in the row DMXChannel 1.
4. In the row LogicalChannel select:
   -Attribute: Pan
5. The DMXChannel 1 is renamed to Geometry 1_Pan. 
   -Master: none
6. Expand LogicalChannel for further entries in ChannelFunction:
   -Tap ​ in the row LogicalChannel.
7.  
   In the row ChannelFunction select:
   -Attribute: Pan
   -Physical From: -270
   -Physical To: 270

DMXChannel1 is entered. 

Enter DMXChannel 2 – Tilt

To enter the second channel:

1. Tap Geometry 1_Pan.
2. Tap to enable 'New object' line.
3. Tap New DMXChannel and tap Insert.
   New DMXChannel is renamed to DMXChannel 2.
4. To enter the second channel, enter in the row DMXChannel 2:
   -Coarse: 3
   -Fine: 4
   -Default: 50 %
   -Highlight: none
   -Open LogicalChannel. For more information, see ​step 3 in the type LogicalChannel. 
5. -Attribute: Tilt
6. DMXChannel 2 is renamed after the attribute.
   -Master: none
7. Open ChannelFunction. For more information, see step 5 in the type ChannelFunction. 
   -Attribute: Tilt
   -Physical From: -135
   -Physical To: 135

DMXChannel 2 is entered. 

Enter DMXChannel 3 – Dimmer

To enter the third channel:

1. Start with steps 1 to 3, as described in DMXChannel 2.
2. To enter the third channel, enter in the row DMXChannel 3:​
3. -Coarse: 5
   -Default: 0 %
   -Highlight: 100 %
   -Open LogicalChannel. For more information see ​step 3 in the type LogicalChannel. 
4. -Attribute: Dimmer
5. DMXChannel 3 is renamed after the attribute.
6. To control the value of the attribute using the Grand Master, tap in the column Master.
   -The pop-up Select Master opens.

   

   
   -Tap Grand.
7. Open ChannelFunction. For more information, see step 5 in the type ChannelFunction. 
   -Attribute: Dimmer
   -Physical From: 0
   -Physical To: 1

DMXChannel 3 is entered. 

Enter DMXChannel 4 – Red

1. Start with steps 1 to 3, as described in DMXChannel 2.
2. To enter the fourth channel, enter in the row DMXChannel 4:​
3. -Coarse: 6
   -Default: 100 %
   -Highlight: 100 %
   -Open LogicalChannel. For more information, see ​step 3 in the type LogicalChannel. 
4. -Attribute: ColorRGB_R
5. DMXChannel 4 is renamed after the attribute.
6. Master: none
7. Open ChannelFunction. For more information see step 5 in the type ChannelFunction. 
   -Attribute: ColorRGB_R
   -Physical From: 0
   -Physical To: 1

DMXChannel 4 is entered. 

Enter DMXChannel 5 – Green

1. Start with steps 1 to 3, as described in DMXChannel 2.
2. To enter the fifth channel, enter in the row DMXChannel 5:​
3. -Coarse: 7
   -Default: 100 %
   -Highlight: 100 %
   -Open LogicalChannel. For more information, see ​step 3 in the type LogicalChannel. 
4. -Attribute: ColorRGB_G
5. DMXChannel 5 is renamed after the attribute.
6. Master: none
7. Open ChannelFunction. For more information see step 5 in the type ChannelFunction. 
   -Attribute: ColorRGB_G
   -Physical From: 0
   -Physical To: 1

DMXChannel 5 is entered. 

Enter DMXChannel 6 – Blue

1. Start with steps 1 to 3, as described in DMXChannel 2.
2. To enter the sixth channel, enter in the row DMXChannel 6:​
3. -Coarse: 8
   -Default: 100 %
   -Highlight: 100 %
   -Open LogicalChannel. For more information, see ​step 3 in the type LogicalChannel. 
4. -Attribute: ColorRGB_B
5. DMXChannel 6 is renamed after the attribute.
6. Master: none
7. Open ChannelFunction. For more information, see step 5 in the type ChannelFunction. 
   -Attribute: ColorRGB_B
   -Physical From: 0
   -Physical To: 1

DMXChannel 6 is entered, and DMX Mode 1 is inserted. 

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