Properties Dialog
| Template Name |
enter the name to be given to this template.
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| Fixture Port Type |
this function is not used currently.
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| Image |
select the image that will be displayed in list and tree views to present this template and its created fixtures.
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These are common functions that a fixture performs. These are functions such as Reset, Lamp On and Lamp Off. If a fixture has these functions the template should make use of functions since these three functions are easily accessible in a global way within Artist.
| List |
this displays the list of parameters defined in this template. Use the check box to select a parameter as part of the selected function. Click on the name of the parameter to display its control in the Control pane.
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| Function |
this combo box lists the available functions. Select the one you wish to define. Already defined function are displayed with a red button and undefined with a gray button.
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| Time |
set the time that the levels should be presented to the fixture for in order to activate the function. This cannot be zero..
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| Control |
when a parameter is checked in the list, the control is displayed here to allow level adjustment.
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To define a Function[edit]
- Select the function you wish to define from the combo box
- In the List view click the check box(es) of the parameter(s) that need to be set in order to access the function.
- select each parameter name in turn. The parameter control will appear. Set its required level.
- set the time that these values are required to be present on the parameters in order to perform the function.
When you create a template you need not pay any attention to the order in which parameters are defined. This dialog allows you to correctly assign channel offsets to the parameters.
Dialog Control Functions
| List |
displays the offsets assigned to parameters. Select the offset you wish to change and use the Move up or Move down buttons to change its position.
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| Move Up |
Moves the selected offset up the list. Its offset value will change accordingly
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| Move Down |
Moves the selected offset down the list. Its offset value changes accordingly.
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