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Setting up the positions
It is important to setup the positions of your fixtures in order to visualize them correctly. It is often easier to build your sequences if you have an idea of your fixtures actual positions.
To alter to position of a fixture, simply select the fixture and drag to the desired location within the group window. Use the line, circle, square or matrix icons on the group toolbar to quickly arrange your fixtures into a shape.
This section explains how to set up a matrix of fixtures, such as a colored wall matrix or an LED dancefloor. In the example below, we will be using the "Matrix" tool to set up a 10x10 matrix.
Procedure to create a 10x10 matrix:
- Select all fixtures using your mouse or the "Select all" button from the toolbar
- Click on the "Matrix" button from the toolbar
- Enter 10 x 10 in the Matrix window
- Validate by clicking on "OK"
Imagine your fixtures are not individual RGB devices but 2 x 2 matrix of 4 RGB devices (12 DMX addresses), you can setup an advanced position for your matrix:
- Select all fixtures using your mouse or the "Select all" button from the toolbar
- Click on the "Matrix" button from the toolbar
- Enter 10 x 10 in the Matrix window
- Click on Advanced positionning
- Press the "Settings" button from the "Matrix patch" window
- From the "Advanced positionning" window, select 2 x 2 for the "Primary matrix" and press "OK"
Several functions are available from the toolbar:
- Selection (Select All, Unselect All, Invert selection, Half selection)
- Zoom (zoom In and Out to change the view)
- Lock (lock the fixtures position)
- Magnetic (lock to the grid)