Worlds and Filters

Worlds and filters can be used as tools for programming or playback.

Worlds are used to limit access to fixtures and attributes.

Filters are used to prevent attributes and layers to pass a filter. Typically in store, update, and recall actions.

The selected world and filter always dictates what is possible using the programmer.

Worlds and filters can be assigned to some objects. For instance a sequence or a preset. The world or filter then dictates what can be played back from or stored in the object.

Worlds

Worlds contain information about fixtures and attributes.

Worlds are used to prevent access. Fixtures and attributes not in the active world are removed in some windows and cannot be used in programmer actions.

They are stored in the Worlds pool:

There is always a selected world. The selected world has a yellow frame around it.

There is a default world from the factory. It is always world number 1 and it is called "Full". This automatically contains all fixtures and all attributes. This world is locked and cannot be edited.

Filters

Filters contain information about attributes and layers.

Filters are used to block values from being stored or recalled. For instance, assigning a filter that blocks dimmer values as a playback filter on a sequence, prevents the dimmer values from being played back from that sequence.

They are stored in the Filters pool:

There is always a selected filter. The selected filter has a yellow frame around it.

There is a default filter from the factory. It is always filter number 1 and it is called "All". It contains all attributes and layers. If the attributes structure changes, then this filter is automatically updated. The filter is locked and cannot be edited.

If a different filter than number 1 is selected, then the At key flashes to indicate that there is an active filter.

 

Raed more about worlds and filters in the subtopics.