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Editor Controls
The editor has eight preset shape buttons just below the draw area plus some
assorted function buttons below those for drawing and playback. You can select
from one of the eight preset shapes or you can draw your own shape. Once you
have a shape in the editor you can move it around, resize it or rotate it even
while the effect is running. It can be helpful to see actual lights moving while
editing as typically the shape needs to be sized and located to match the
mounting positions of the lights relative to the stage. If you have lights
connected, the beams will follow the white beam dots in the draw area.
There are three faders to the right of the draw area to control speed, phase and
fan. Use the play/stop button in the lower right to run the effect. The effect must
be paused to select a new shape or to draw.
Editing a Shape
You can go back and forth between the FX view and the Fixtures view if you need
to change the fixture selection for the effect you are editing.
To move the shape use a one finger touch to drag the shape around on the
editor. To resize the shape, pinch or expand using two fingers. You can resize
horizontally or vertically. To rotate the shape use a three finger touch and rotate
your fingers in a circular motion. You can edit any of the preset shapes or one
that you draw yourself.
The bottom row of buttons is described below:
Draw: This button will let you draw a shape path with your finger. The initial path
will appear as a dotted line until you tell the editor to finish the path by tapping
the play button or by tapping the close button. When finished, the path will
become a solid red line. “Close” will connect the path end to the start.
Points: This is similar to draw. You enter single points by tapping the screen. The
editor will automatically connect the points as you tap. Finish by tapping the play
button or the close button.
Close Button: Tap this to connect the end of your path to its start. It will create
a path that will loop continuously. If you don’t want the path to loop, don’t close
the path, the beam will travel from end to end of the path (bounce).
Clear Button: Tap “Clear” to erase what’s on the drawing area.
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