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grandMA3 User Manual » Operate Fixtures
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Version 2.0
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When the fixtures are added and patched in the show, see Patch and Fixture Setup, the next step will be to select them and operate them.
Different fixture types can do different things. Most fixtures have some kind of intensity control, but if it is a moving light, it will also have pan and tilt control. If the fixture can change color, it will have a color wheel, an RGB, a CMY, or a scroller. If it is a media server, there are many other settings to control, for instance, which clip to play. All these different control elements are called Attributes.
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| It is important to know the patched fixtures and what they can do (what attributes they have). Do not waste a lot of time trying to mix the perfect color if it is a fixture with a fixed color wheel. |
One of the primary ways to operate fixtures is via the encoder bar.
This gives fast access to all the attributes available for the selected fixtures.
The dual encoders change function depending on the selected feature group, for instance, position.
Values that are changed get a red background color. This indicates that the values exist in the programmer.
There is a special window for color control - the color picker. This is a nice tool for selecting a color independently of the fixture's actual color system.
The smart view gives quick access to the fixture defined values. For instance, most fixtures with a gobo wheel have information about what value is needed to select the gobo slots.
Dimmer
The dimmer is a little special because it is a universal attribute. Almost all fixtures have some intensity control.
There are many ways to set the dimmer value on selected fixtures. Here are some of them:
- Use the level wheel to set the value.
- Use the numeric keys to set a specific value, for example: At 3 0 Please
- Press Full to give the fixture 100% intensity.
- Select Dimmer in the encoder bar and use the dual encoders to set a value.
- Select Dimmer in the encoder bar and press on the inner ring of the dual encoder. This opens the calculator. Use this to set a specific value.
- Edit the value in the fixture sheet to get the calculator to set a value.
- Use a preset.