158 Hog 4 Operations Manual
Remainder Dim
The Rem Dim button on the Main To olbar sets the intensity of any unselected fixtures in
the current editor to 0%. The Rem Dim button is disabled by default in new shows. To enable
the Rem Dim button open the preferences window and turn off the "Disable Rem Dim
Button" located under the programming tab.
6.3.2 Position
Multiple options exist for modifying the position parameters.
Using the Trackball
To switch the Trackball from controlling the cursor to controlling fixture position, press the
top right selection key adjacent to the Trackball. When controlling fixture position the
Trackball will glow blue, and can be used in two modes. To change mode press the top right
Trackball selection key.
Position Mode: In the default mode, the pan and tilt of the fixture follows the
movement of the Trackball.
Ortho Mode: Ortho mode helps the accurate positioning of fixtures by constraining pan
while changing tilt, or vice versa.
The Status Bar at the right hand end of the Command Line Toolbar shows when the Trackball
is in Position Mode with the legend 'POS', and when it is in Ortho Mode with the legend
'Ortho'.
You can assign the way that fixtures move in relation to the Trackball. See Swap Axes.
Tip: An external mouse will always control the graphical pointer, so you can keep the
Trackball in position mode to save having to change modes as you program.
Using the Parameter Wheels
The pan and tilt parameters also appear on the parameter wheels after the Position key is
depressed, and can be used as an alternative to the Trackball.
Flip
With some moving lights, there is more than one combination of pan and tilt that results in the
beam hitting the same point on the stage. You may sometimes want to change the pan and tilt
combination being used, for example to ensure that the fixture takes the most direct route
during a position change.
The Flip function cycles the selected fixtures through the possible combinations in turn. To
do this, select the fixture or fixtures and press Flip on the Main Toolbar.
Holding the Pig key down while pressing Flip cycles through the combinations the other
way.
Tip: When the Trackball is in position mode, the top left Trackball key also acts as a Flip
key, for quick access while positioning fixtures.
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