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Pathport

Introduction Pathport is a protocol for distributing DMX data across Ethernet using inexpensive CAT5 cabling. This cabling is common place in buildings for distributing IT networks and therefore electricians are quite familiar with its use. Connection to...

Create a 3D fixture group

Introduction This applies to Artist3D versions only. This example creates a 3D LED block using LED tubes with 16 pixels. Twenty of these are arranged in a 4 x 5 rectangle and suspended from the ceiling. This is really too small an array for...

Found a Bug?

In the event of finding a bug giving us good information can help resolve the matter quickly. For the most part, depending on the current development phase, bugs can be fixed within a 24 hour period. However, some bugs can be very difficult to...

Patch Wizard (MIDI)

The Patch Wizard allows you to interpret MIDI messages from a connected device and execute Artist System commands. In this way you can activate cues, display lists, change levels and much more. See the list of Text Commands in the Artist help file. There are...

What is ShowCAD Artist?

Abstract ShowCAD Artist is a show control system used for effect light, video and sound in nightclubs, theatre, public space and architectural environments. The central lighting control element is output through DMX. 100+ universes can be connect through...

Can’t see an undocked window?

Sometimes a window becomes undocked and may have been placed on a monitor that no longer exists. Select Main Menu/Windows/Default Docking. This will restore the applications docked state to the default state.