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Create a Circle Phaser Around a Position Preset

This topic is about creating a relative circle phaser. This can be used together with an absolute position - for instance, from a position preset.

Requirements:

• Have a show with some moving lights patched - for instance, the demo show.
• An open Step Bar can be useful.
• An open Phaser Editor window is needed.
• Arranging the fixtures in the 3D window can be useful, but it is not a requirement.

This example shows the recommended workflow when using a relative phaser with a position preset - for instance, the Center position preset from the demo show.

First, create the relative circle preset.

1. Select all the desired fixtures. This could be all fixtures that might want to use the relative circle phaser.
2. Tap R+ on the left side menu in the Phaser Editor.
3. Tap just above the center of the blue grid.

4. Tap just below the center of the blue grid
   -> now there are two relative points.

5. Tap the Select All Steps button (the last button on the left menu or the last button in the step bar).
6. Tap the Move Handle button (circle with cross arrows).
7. Tap and move perpendicular from one of the points.
8. Release the screen when there is a nice circular movement.

9. Store this as a global preset. This would allow this general circle form to be used in many phasers in the future.

Now we need to integrate the existing position preset (the Center position). The Integrate keyword is used for this.

1. Select the desired fixtures.
2. Tap the preset with the relative circle.
3. Make sure all steps/points are selected. If necessary, tap the Select All Steps button.
4. Press MA + At to get the Integrate command.
5. Tap the position preset with the desired position.

Now the relative points in the circle are referencing the position preset.

The result could look like this:

This could be stored as a new preset.

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