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Figure 5.13. The Edit Fixtures window sorted by Function
Assigning Minimums and Maximums for Parameters
When fixtures are placed close to obstacles, such as trussing or set pieces, it may be important
to limit movement to prevent accidental damage, especially when the fixture is out of view of
the operator. However, other functions can also be limited, for example to implement a house
or event policy on the use of strobe lighting.
to limit movement to prevent accidental damage, especially when the fixture is out of view of
the operator. However, other functions can also be limited, for example to implement a house
or event policy on the use of strobe lighting.
Note that limits can only be assigned for continuous parameters, not slotted ones.
To assign limits:
1.
Setup
→
Patch
→
Edit Fixtures
2.
Select the
Minimum
cell of the parameter you wish to limit.
3.
Set
,
[new value]
,
Enter
: Enter a value as a real world unit. In the case
of pan and tilt, it will be a plus or minus number of degrees from the fixture's
default position.
default position.
4.
Repeat to assign the
Maximum
value.
Assigning a Custom Default
The default value is the value that the parameter will take when no playbacks or editors are
controlling it. Fixtures also go to their default setting when the console starts up.
controlling it. Fixtures also go to their default setting when the console starts up.
To assign a custom default:
1.
Setup
→
Patch
→
Edit Fixtures
2.
Select the
Default
cell of the desired parameter.
3.
Set
,
[new value]
,
Enter
: Enter a value as a real world unit.
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Section 5: Adding, Patching, and Managing Fixtures