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Version 3.9

MAtricks Blocks

This topic illustrates how to use the Block X based on an example.

For information on the keyword see MAtricksBlocks

Requirement:

  • Fixtures are selected via the command line or keys.

For more information on how to select fixtures for the usage of MAtricks see MAtricks

1. Example

  • Apply Block X

Initial situation: 

  1. To apply Block X, tap the button on the left of the  sign displayed below Block X in the MAtricks toolbar. 

For more information on the toolbar see MAtricks toolbar

  1. The calculator opens.
    -Enter 3. 
  2. Press Please

-or-

  1. Use the command line as follows:
[Channel]> MAtricksBlocks 3
  1. Press Please.
  2. MAtricks button turns green in the MAtricks toolbar. 
  3. Press Next

The fixtures are selected in a block of 3 on the x-axis. 

  1. To jump to the next block, press Next

  1. To increase the number of fixtures in a block, press and hold ma and Set and press Next.

  1. To decrease the number of fixtures in a block, press and hold ma and Set and press Prev

  1. To disable MAtricks blocks, simultaneously press ma + SetPrev + Next.

The MAtricksBlocks are disabled. 


2. Example

  • Apply blocks on both axes – x and y  
Important:
Apply Interleave before adjusting the settings on the y-axis.
  1. Apply Interleave of 4. 

Initial situation:



  1. To set the Block X to 3 and the Block Y to 2, type the following into the command line:
[Channel]> MAtricksBlocks 3.2
  1. Press Please
  2. Press Next

Result:

A block of 3 fixtures is applied on the x-axis and a block of 3 fixtures on the y-axis.