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5.12 Auto Patch
Auto-patch is an easy way to quickly detect and patch fixtures that are connected and
properly configured on the console's FixtureNet port. The following fixtures are currently
supported by Hog 4 OS for auto-patch:
Arkaos MediaMaster (Software v5.0.3, 5.2.2, 5.3.1)
High End Systems Axon HD (Software v1.0.3)
High End Systems Axon HD Pro (Software v1.0.3)
High End Systems DL.HD (Software v1.0.3)
High End System MMS-100 (Software v1.0.3)
Caution: The IP address of the fixture/mediaserver must be set within subnetwork of the
Hog console's FixtureNet port. Failing to do so will result in the fixture/mediaserver not
being detected. If the fixture/mediaserver is set to obtain an IP address using DHCP and no
DHCP server is present, users are advised to set the console's fixture net port to
169.254.1.1 with a netmask of 255.255.0.0 which will ensure auto-IP compatibility.
To auto-patch fixtures connected to the console's FixtureNet network:
1. Open the Fixture Window.
2. Click on the Auto-Patch button.
3. The console will begin searching for fixtures that are auto-patch compatible. Once the
search is complete a list of auto-patchable fixtures will appear in the "select fixtures to
auto-patch" window.
4. Select the fixtures you wish to auto-patch and press okay.
5. Hog 4 OS will use the information supplied by the fixtures to:
Schedule the fixtures.
Patch the fixtures to the appropriate DMX channels using the lowest available
universe.
Establish an Art-Net output mapping to the fixture in the Outputs tab of the
processor node settings window.
6. If conflicts exist between the show's current patch and the fixture's settings, Hog 4 OS
will complete as much of the auto-patch as possible and display a warning message for
any part of the process that did not succeed.
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