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Writing a Fixture Template

If you have a fixture that is not in the ShowCAD.tem file you can create your own using the Template Wizard. Page 1 – Template Definition Go to the fixture manufacturers web site and download the manual containing the DMX channel mapping.Select Main...

Pixel Fixtures with Control Channels

It is common for fixtures such as LED strips to contain a set of control channels followed by the RGB control channels for each pixel. To get the best out of these you should divide them in to 2 fixture groups – one for the...

Cue List Common Properties

Cue List Properties/Global In Artist, the CueLists can be assigned interlocking properties that ensure that no combination of cues can attempt to control the same fixtures at the same time. Lock Action This defines the interlocking action with...

Arkaos

Using the Simple mode in Arkaos, the default settings might not give enough flexibilty…so with some slight modifications… First modify the DMX incoming settings in Arkaos as per the attached Jpg. Secondly, install from the template file...

Workspace Backup

Each time that the Workspace is saved a copy is archived to a zip file located in My Workspace/Backup. Within Artist you can select Main Menu/File/Restore Workspace. This will display a list od workspace file names and dates. The saves are at the bottom of the list....