grandMA3 User Manual » Phasers » Create a Circle Phaser Around a Position Preset

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This topic presents an example of one method for creating a simple relative circle phaser.

	Hint:
	Combining relative phasers with separate absolute presets provides greater flexibility for creating dynamic looks.

Requirements:

• Have a show with some moving lights patched. The following examples reference presets included in the demo show.
• An open Phaser Editor window is needed.
• Arranging the fixtures in the 3D window can be useful, but it is not a requirement.

This example shows one possible workflow for creating a relative phaser. Alternate workflows can also produce the same results.

Follow these steps to create a relative circle preset:

1. Select all of the desired fixtures.
2. Tap R+ on the left side menu in the Phaser Editor.
3. Tap just above the center of the blue 2D grid.

4. Tap just below the center of the blue 2D grid.
   This creates two relative position points.

5. Tap the Select Form () button.
6. Tap the Circle () button.

7. Tap the Change Phase () button on the left menu.
8. Tap 360 in the menu on the right.

9. Store this as a preset.  

Follow these steps to create a cue combining this relative circle phaser with a static absolute position:

1. Select the desired fixtures.
2. Tap dimmer preset 2 "Open" to bring the fixtures to full.
3. Tap position preset 3 "Center" to move the lights to the downstage-center position.
4. Tap the new preset with the relative circle.

The resulting output shows the fixtures moving in a circle around the downstage-center position.

Continue editing as desired or store this as a new preset or store as a cue.