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3.2.7 DMX view window

When you’re having problems getting fixtures to work it can be useful

to see the actual DMX output values coming from the console. Press

Window Open, then [Open Workspace Wi

ndow], then select [DMX].

Fixture colours

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Table of Contents5
Page 6 - Reference Manual Contents6
- Contents14
Quick Start15
- Patching Fixtures15
- Controlling Fixtures15
- Programming Cues and Chases16
- Programming Palettes17
- DMX / Network Setup18
Setting up and Using the Console19
- Guide to the Quartz19
- Connecting up22
- Cautions22
- Connecting Mains Power22
- Starting up and Shutting down22
- Titan Healthcheck22
- Connecting DMX Lines23
- Connecting Console Wings24
- Using the Touch Screen and Monitor25
- Workspace Windows26
- The Menu Area of the Touch Screen30
- The Toolbar32
- The Heads-Up Display (HUD)33
- Visualiser34
- Key Profiles34
- Undo/Redo34
- Key Macro Buttons35
- Locking the Console36
- Keyboard Shortcuts36
- Multi-User Operation38
- Users38
- Handle Worlds38
- Linking to Other Titannet Sessions39
- Titan Simulator40
- Installing Titan Simulator41
- Running Titan Simulator41
- Using Virtual Panel with a Console42
- Loading and Saving Shows42
- Saving the Show42
- Loading a Show43
- Importing Parts of Other Shows44
- Autosave46
- Backing up Existing Show Files to USB Pen Drive46
- Clearing the Console46
- Creating Reports46
Patching49
- Fixture Select Buttons and Handles49
- Patching New Fixtures or Dimmers49
- Patching Dimmers50
- Patching Moving Light Fixtures51
- Capture Visualiser Auto Patch54
- Patching Fixtures with Multiple Cells (Sub Fixtures)54
- Finding a Lost Fixture55
- Patching by RDM55
- Changing the Patch56
- Patch View56
- View Detailed Fixture Information57
- Changing DMX Address Using Patch Menu58
- Changing DMX Addressing Using Patch View58
- Setting Legends59
- Fixture Button Halo60
- DMX View Window61
- Fixture Exchange62
- Exchange Mapping63
- Copying or Moving a Patched Fixture65
- Copying, Moving and Deleting Fixtures65
- Update Personalities65
- Deleting a Patched Fixture66
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- Using Copied Fixtures66
- Advanced Options67
- Invert Attributes67
- Swap Pan and Tilt67
- Attribute Limits68
- Fixture Offset68
- Fixture / Attribute Curves69
- Freeze Fixtures or Attributes69
- Editing the Personality70
Controlling Dimmers and Fixtures71
- Using the Select Buttons and Wheels71
- Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers for Control71
- Setting Fixtures to a Start Position (Locate)72
- Clearing Selection73
- Fixtures with Multiple Cells/Subfixtures74
- Changing Attributes Using the Wheels75
- Setting Attributes on the Touch Screen77
- Setting Attributes from the Softkeys80
- Adjusting Attributes with the @ Buttons80
- Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers by Number (Channel)81
- Selecting Using a Pattern82
- Selecting Fixtures Which Are in a Palette or Playback82
- Attribute Groups - IPCGBES-FX83
- Stepping through Selected Fixtures One at a Time83
- Highlighting the Selected Fixture with Prev/Next84
- Flash Selected Fixtures to Full84
- Turn off Unselected Fixtures84
- Align Fixtures84
- Flip85
- Fan Mode85
- Setting Fixture/Attribute Times88
- Viewing and Editing Fixture Values89
- The Channel Grid Window89
- Intensity Window90
- Fixture Groups92
- Using Fixture Groups92
- Fixture Order and Fixture Layout in Groups93
- Advanced Options95
- The ML Menu Button95
- Lamping Fixtures on and off95
Palettes97
- Creating Palettes98
- Which Attributes Are Stored in Palettes98
- Storing a Palette98
- Nested Palettes101
- Quick Record101
- Setting Legends for Palettes102
- Creating an Effects Palette (Shape or Pixel Mapper)103
- Creating a Time Palette103
- Recalling Palettes104
- Recalling a Palette Value104
- Palette104
- Only Showing Relevant Palettes105
- Quick Palettes with no Fixtures Selected105
- Setting Palettes to All Fixtures in a Playback105
- Editing Palettes105
- Viewing and Editing the Content of Palettes105
- Changing the Content of Palettes106
- Updating Palettes Used in a Playback106
- Copying, Moving and Deleting Palettes107
- Copying or Moving a Palette107
- Deleting Palettes107
- Timing with Palettes108
- Palettes with Saved Times108
- Manually Overriding Palette Times108
- Manual Fixture Overlap When Recalling Palettes108
- Master Time for Palettes109
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Shapes and Pixel Mapper Effects111
- Shape Generator111
- Selecting a Shape112
- Changing Size and Speed of a Shape113
- Changing the Phase of a Shape Across Multiple Fixtures114
- Shape Direction115
- Using Shapes in Cues115
- Key Frame Shapes116
- Creating a Key Frame Shape116
- Changing Shape Parameters in the Effect Editor117
- Saving a Key Frame Shape to a Cue120
- Pixel Mapper121
- Creating Pixel Mapper Effects121
- Pixel Mapper Layer Masters124
- Editing Shapes and Effects125
- Editing Shapes and Effects in Cues125
- Selecting a Running Shape to Edit125
- Resynchronise Shapes125
- Changing Fixture Order in a Shape126
- Removing or Adding Fixtures126
- Reversing a Shape126
- Deleting Shapes126
- Advanced Options126
- Fading Shape Size and Speed126
- Pixel Mapper Examples127
- Randomising Effects127
- Overlaying Effects130
- Creative Use of Fixture Layouts133
- Other Layout Editor Tools137
- Playback Order and Priorities138
- Displacement and Layer Properties142
- Spawn and Pre-Spool145
Cues149
- Creating a Cue149
- How the Quartz Works When Programming149
- Creating a Cue150
- Quick Build Cues150
- Using Shapes/Effects in Cues151
- Blind Mode151
- Recording Cue with a Mask151
- Convert Cue to Chase or Cue List151
- Using a Cue152
- HTP and LTP152
- Playing Back a Cue152
- Changing Playback153
- Viewing Active Playbacks153
- Speed and Size Masters154
- Releasing Running Playbacks155
- Releasing a Whole Page of Playbacks155
- Release Mask - Releasing Individual Attributes155
- Programming the Release / Power on State156
- Turning off Individual Fixtures156
- Editing Cues157
- Editing a Cue by Merging157
- Updating Stored Values and Palettes Used in a Cue157
- Playback and Cue View158
- Using Parts of Existing Cues - the Include Function160
- Removing Attributes from Cues Using "Off160
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting161
- Copying or Moving a Cue161
- Deleting a Cue162
- Cue Timing162
- Setting Fade Times and Overlap for a Cue162
- Changing Fixture Order164
- Setting Attribute Fade Times for a Cue165
- Editing Times in the Programmer166
- Playback Options166
- Playback Options - Playback167
- Playback Options - Handle168
- Playback Options - Fader168
- Playback Options - Effects169
- Playback Options - Release169
Chases171
- Creating a Chase171
- Programming a Chase171
- Creating a Chase with Quick Build172
- Playback172
- Playing Back a Chase172
- Connecting a Chase for Control173
- Setting Speed and Crossfade for a Chase173
- Manually Controlling the Steps of a Chase174
- Changing Chase Direction174
- Jumping to a Step174
- Editing a Chase175
- Opening a Chase for Editing175
- Editing a Chase Using Unfold175
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting176
- Copying or Moving a Chase176
- Deleting a Chase176
- Deleting a Step from a Chase176
- Chase Timing176
- Global Timings for Chases176
- Individual Cue Times in Chases178
- Setting Attribute Fade Times for a Cue in a Chase179
- Chase Options179
- Chase Options - Playback180
- Chase Options - Handle180
- Chase Options - Effects181
- Chase Options - Release181
- Renumber All Cues181
Cue Lists183
- Creating a Cue List183
- Programming a Cue List183
- Changing Legends for Cues in a Cue List185
- Shape Tracking in Cue Lists185
- Autoloading a Playback Within a Cue List186
- Running a Key Macro from a Cue List187
- Keyboard Shortcuts/Syntax for Cue Lists187
- Cue List Playback187
- Running a Cue List187
- Killing a Cue List189
- Tracking189
- Move in Dark (MID) Functions190
- Editing Cue Lists191
- Playback View Window191
- Editing Values in Cue View Window191
- Moving and Copying Cues191
- Editing a Cue List Using Unfold192
- Using Update to Change Tracked Cues193
- Editing a Cue List Which Is Running193
- Editing a Cue List While Recording194
- Updating Values in a Range of Cues194
- Disabling a Cue195
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting195
- Copying or Moving a Cue List195
- Deleting a Cue List195
- Deleting a Cue from a Cue List195
- Cue List Timing195
- Time and Fade Options for Cue Lists195
- Cue Linking & Link Offset196
- Individual Attribute Fade Times197
- Fixture Overlap198
- Running a Cue List to Timecode199
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- Cue List Options200
- Cue List Options - Playback200
- Cue List Options - Handle201
- Cue List Options - Fader201
- Cue List Options - Effects201
- Cue List Options - Release201
- Renumber All Cues202
- Cue Options202
10. Capture Visualiser205
- Setting up the Rig205
- Setting up the Stage and Rigging205
- Setting up Fixtures206
- Setting up Cameras (Views)207
- Capture Appearance Options208
- Visualising Using Capture209
- Fixture Selection209
- Camera Views209
- Capture Show Files209
- Exporting Shows209
- Importing Shows210
- Clearing the Capture Show210
Running the Show211
- Playback Controls211
- Back up the Show211
- Label the Console211
- Master Faders211
- Speed and Size Masters211
- Group Masters212
- Flash and Swop Buttons213
- Playback Priority213
- Locking a Playback Onto the same Handle on Every Page213
- Viewing Active Playbacks214
- 11.1.10 Blind Mode214
- 11.1.11 Busking with Palettes215
- Using Multiple On-Screen Workspaces216
- View Menu216
- Organising the Console216
- Using the Move Function216
- Set List Window216
- Creating a Set List217
- Configuring Tracks217
- Track Workspace and Macro Links218
- Playback Control Macros218
- MIDI, DMX or Audio Triggering219
- Connecting Remote Trigger Sources219
- Setting up Remote Triggering219
- Classic Pearl MIDI Triggers221
- MIDI Show Control222
- Audio Control (Sound to Light)222
- Linking Consoles for Multi-User or Backup223
- Setting up Consoles for Multi-User223
- Setting up Consoles for Backup223
12. Remote Control227
- Setting up the Remote227
- Using an Existing Network228
- Network Setup Using a Dedicated Access Point228
- Operating the Remote229
- Keypad229
- Controlling Fixtures230
- Recording Groups and Palettes231
13. User Settings and Other Options233
- Key Profiles233
- Network Settings233
- The System Menu233
- Titannet Security233
- User Settings233
- Wipe233
- 13.1.10 Assign Mastering234
- Configuring Workspaces234
- Display Setup234
- DMX Merge Settings234
- DMX Settings234
- Opening Workspace Windows234
- Selecting and Positioning Workspace Windows234
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- Triggers234
- Controlling Button Layout237
- Saving Workspaces237
- Compatibility Windows for Pearl Expert Shows238
- Configuring an External Monitor239
- Show Library Tab240
- Show Library Window240
- Key Profiles Display241
- Mapping Shows for Import241
- Users Tab241
- Creating and Editing Key Profiles242
- Key Profiles242
- General244
- Individual Key Profiles for Playbacks244
- Selecting a Key Profile244
- User Settings244
- Handles245
- Key Profiles245
- Patching245
- Formatting246
- Palettes246
- Times246
- 13.5.10 Effects247
- 13.5.11 Leds247
- Clear247
- Release247
- 13.5.12 Timecode248
- 13.5.13 Wheels248
- DMX Output Mapping248
- Configuring DMX Outputs249
- Titannet Overview250
- Curves251
- DMX Merge251
- Upgrading the Software255
- Booting from USB Recovery Stick256
- Installation Instructions256
- Recovering/Reinstalling the System256
- Software Licensing257
14. Fixture Personalities259
- Downloading Fixture Personalities from Avolites259
- Updating the Personality Library on the Console260
- User/Custom Personalities260
- Requesting a New Fixture Personality261
- Reporting a Personality Bug to Avolites261
- In an Emergency261
Networking the Console263
- Controlling Fixtures over a Network263
- Setting the Console's IP Address263
- A Simple Art-Net System264
- Setting up DMX Outputs264
- Setting up an Art-Net System265
- Acdi267
- Additional Art-Net Resources267
- Connecting to a Simulator with ACDI267
- Module Setup268
- All about IP Addressing269
- Example CITP Setup269
- Using Active Fixtures with CITP269
- Choosing an IP Address and Subnet Mask270
- Setting Your IP Address270
- Subnet Masks270
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- Automatically Assigning IP Addresses (DHCP)271
- Private IP Address Ranges271
Using Different Avolites Consoles273
- The Console Controls273
- Programming Features in Titan273
Release Notes275
- Version 10.0275
- Upgrade Procedure275
- New Features in V10.0276
- Changes in V10.0294
- Bugs Fixed in V10.0295
Titan Commands Quick Reference299
- Fixtures299
- Select if300
- Record300
- Copy, Move301
- Delete301
- Include301
- Times301
- Cue Lists302
Glossary of Words303
- Index309
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