This tab displays the properties of the parameter effect.
Rate
This is the master rate for the effects. The procession of properties is proportional to this master rate.
Matrix
This defines the physical arrangement of the fixtures.
If they are simply a group arranged in a straight or curved line then you would select the first option (i.e. 1 x 8) signifying there is only one row of fixtures or a Linear arrangement.
If the fixtures are arranged in more than one row they can be treated as a matrix (i.e. 4 x 4 is 16 fixtures in four rows).
Generator
This is the algorithm generator that is used to create the effect.
Set Defaults
Clicking this button sets a default set of properties for the selected generator.
Generators and Properties
Polygon (matrix)
This draws a polygon outline to the fixture parameter matrix.
Foreground
this sets the polygon colour
Background
sets the background colour
Size
the overall size of the polygon
Centre X
the central horizontal position.
Centre Y
the central vertical position.
Rotate
rotation around the central point.
Width
the width of the polygon outline.
Vertices
the number of vertices; 3 = triangle, 4 = square etc.
Linear (matrix)
This draws a single line across the matrix.
Foreground
this sets the foreground colour
Background
sets the background colour
Pos
horizontal position of the line.
Rotate
the rotation of the line around the centre point.
Width
The width of the line.
Concentric (matrix)
This draws a filled circular shape.
Foreground
this sets the foreground colour
Background
sets the background colour
Size
The size of the filled circle.
Centre X
the central horizontal position.
Centre Y
the central vertical position.
Edge
the sharpness of the edge of the circle.
Radial (matrix)
This draws a single line that passes through the centre of the matrix.
Foreground
this sets the foreground colour
Background
sets the background colour
Width
the width of the line.
Height
the height of the line.
Centre X
the central horizontal position of the line.
Centre Y
the central vertical position of the line.
Rotate
rotation of the line around the centre point.
Image (matrix)
This draws an image file to the matrix.
Background
sets the background colour
Diffuse
this sets the diffuse colour of the image.
Size
the size of the image
Aspect
this adjusts the aspect ratio of the image.
Centre X
the central horizontal position.
Centre Y
the central vertical position.
Rotate
the rotation of the image around the centre point.
Video (matrix)
This selects a video clip from the Video Manager to output to the fixture matrix.
The rate control adjusts the playback rate of the video. A rate of 1 seconds is normal speed; less than 1 seconds is faster and greater than 1 seconds is a slower rate.
Background
sets the background colour
Diffuse
this adjusts the diffuse colour of the clip.
Size
the size of the clip.
Aspect
adjusts the aspect ratio of the clip.
Centre X
the central horizontal position.
Centre Y
the central vertical position.
Rotate
the rotation of the clip around it's centre point.
Capture (matrix)
This selects a video capture device such as a camera as the video source for the fixture effect. See Video Manager.Background sets the background colour
Diffuse
this adjusts the diffuse colour of the video.
Size
the size of the video image.
Aspect
adjusts the aspect ratio of the video image.
Centre X
the central horizontal position.
Centre Y
the central vertical position.
Rotate
the rotation of the video image around it's centre point.
VU meter
Produces a VU meter effect on a matrix of fixtures.
Decay
Start Frequency
Direction
Spread
Foreground
Background
Linear blend
Produces a static linear blend on an Effect Canvas.
Rotate
Foreground
Background
Elliptical blend
Produces a static Elliptical blend or two colours on an Effect Canvas
Foreground
Example
Background
Example
Marquee
Produce a scrolling text message on a matrix or Effect Canvas. The messages are in the Text Manager
Pos
Margin
Rotate
Foreground
Background
Text Index
Rainbow
This draws a colour spectrum on the matrix.
Pos
the position on the colour spectrum of the start colour.
Rotate
the rotation around the centre point.
Brightness
the brightness of the display.
Contrast
the contrast of the spectrum.
Spread
the spread of the spectrum across the matrix.
Envelope
Fixture levels are determined by the shape of a envelope.
Foreground
this sets the foreground colour
Background
sets the background colour
Top
the width of the top of the envelope peak.
Slope
angle of the lead and lagging slope of the peak.
Width
the width of the raised part of the envelope.
Pos
sets the position of the envelope.
Spread
the spread of the fixture across the envelope.
Wave
Fixture levels are spread across a wave shaped envelope
Foreground
this sets the foreground colour
Background
sets the background colour
Size
the size of the wave
Offset
the offset of the wave from the zero line.
Shape
the shape, from sine to triangle, of the wave.
Pos
sets the position of the wave
Spread
the spread of the fixtures across the wave.
Arc
Mirror and Yoke shape. A joy pad is also displayed to allow positioning off the activated fixtures in the same way as in the Parameters window.
Size
Size of the arc.
Curve
Curvature of the arc.
Offset X
the central horizontal offset of the arc.
Offset Y
the central vertical offset of the arc.
Rotate
the rotation of the arc around the centre point.
Pos
sets the position of the beams on the arc
Spread
the spread of the fixtures across the arc.
Circle
Mirror and Yoke shape. A joy pad is also displayed to allow positioning off the activated fixtures in the same way as in the Parameters window.
Size
the size of the circle.
Eccentric
the eccentricity of the circle (ellipse)
Offset X
the central horizontal offset of the circle.
Offset Y
the central vertical offset of the circle.
Rotate
the rotation of the ellipse around the centre point (not much point in rotating if it's a circle).
Pos
sets the position of the beams on the circle.
Spread
spread of the fixtures across the circle.
Tip
Mirror and Yoke shape. A joy pad is also displayed to allow positioning off the activated fixtures in the same way as in the Parameters window.
Size
the size of the tipping motion.
Offset X
the central horizontal offset of the motion.
Offset Y
the central vertical offset of the motion.
Rotate
the rotation of the motion around the centre point.
Pos
sets the position of the beams on the tipping line.
Spread
the spread of the fixtures through the motion.
Lissajous
Expert Mirror and Yoke movement. A joy pad is also displayed to allow positioning off the activated fixtures in the same way as in the Parameters window.
Size
the size of the motion.
Eccentric
the proportion of horizontal scale to vertical.
Offset X
the central horizontal offset of the motion.
Offset Y
the central vertical offset of the motion.
Rotate
the rotation of the motion around the centre point.
Pos
sets the position of the beams on the lissajous.
X to Y
the proportion of the horizontal rate to vertical.
Spread
the spread of the fixtures across the motion.
Figure 8
Figure 8 Mirror and Yoke motion. A joy pad is also displayed to allow positioning off the activated fixtures in the same way as in the Parameters window.
Size
size of the figure 8 movement.
Eccentric
the proportion of horizontal size to vertical.
Offset X
the central horizontal offset of the motion.
Offset Y
the central vertical offset of the motion.
Rotate
the rotation of the motion around the centre point.
Effect properties are usually fixed values but they can also automatically proceed through a range of values at a rate proportional to the master rate, via an audio process or with a linear event value. This way complex effects that would, ordinarily, be very difficult to achieve are made simple.
Combo box
this determines how the foreground or background behaves,
Fixed
the value is set by the Parameter Control.
Auto
the value automatically proceeds from the 'min' value to the 'max' value continuously.
Auto up/down
the same as 'auto' except that the value proceed smoothly up and down.
VU
the bass filter level output is used as the value for the property. The rate control affects the response.
Bass Gate
the bass filter trigger is used to gate the property. The rate sets the gated speed.
Sonic
the rate of the effect property is affected by the sound input.
Linear Event
the effect property value comes from the Linear Event flag (currently number one only). This allows a property value to be assigned to an external device.
Rate
if auto is selected this sets the processional rate proportional to the effect's master rate.
Min
if 'fixed' is not selected this sets the minimum value.
Max
if 'fixed' is not selected this sets the maximum value.
Fixed
Sets the fixed value of the property.
If 'Image' is the selected generator, the file edit box becomes enabled and allows you to browse for the image file you want to use.
The set defaults function applies values to the select effect that are a useful starting point. For mirror and yoke parameters it also sets the preset parameter levels. This usually ensures that the mirror or yoke are centred with the default effect values.
