27. Fixture Library 435
27.4 Build Fixture Types using Fixture Builder
27.4.1 Build Fixture Types using Fixture Builder
In some cases a fixture type may not be available in the full fixture library and is needed in a
shorter time frame then can be delivered through a fixture request on the High End Systems
website. Or it may be the case that the fixture you need to control is custom made or a slight
variation of a popular fixture already in the fixture library. In these cases the fixture builder
included in Hog 4 OS is a great way to build, export, and share fixture types. This section will
cover how to create, build, and export fixture types in Hog 4 OS using the fixture builder
utility included in Hog 4 OS v3.9.0 and greater.
Libraries can be built from a blank canvas or can be copied from existing fixtures within the
library (when using V4 libraries).
Creating a Fixture Type from Scratch
To create a fixture type from scratch:
1. Open the fixture window (Open + Fixtu re)
2. Click on the Fixture Bu ild er button located at the top of the fixture window.
3. In the fixture builder window select the Ne w Type ... option from the current type drop
down menu.
4. A new blank fixture type will be created and a set of tabs will populate along the left
hand side of the window (Summary, Basic, Advanced, Functio ns).
5. Use the Summary tab of the fixture builder to specify the fixture type's manufacturer,
name, revision, author, and any notes you wish to add.
6. The fixture type's core DMX channel information, defaults, and options can now be
created / edited using the Basic, Advanced, and Fun ctions tabs.
Tip: The best place to start is with the Ba sic tab, which is described in more detail in
Fixture Builder Basic View
Creating a Fixture Type from an Existing Type
In some cases you may need to create a fixture type that is loosely based on an established
fixture type that is already available in the full fixture library. In this case it is recommended
that you create a fixture type using data from an existing type using these steps:
1. Open the fixture window (Open + Fixtu re)
2. Click on the Fixture Bu ild er button located at the top of the Fixture Wind ow.
3. In the fixture builder window select the Co py Type ... option from the current type drop
down menu.
4. A window will pop up allowing you to choose an existing type from the Hog 4 fixture
library currently being reference by the fixture scheduler.
5. Choose a fixture type from the list, then press the O K button.
6. Use the Summary tab to make any desired adjustments to the fixture manufacturer,
type name, revision, author, or notes. It is recommended to at least modify the fixture
name to help differentiate it from the fixture it was copied from.
7. The fixture type can now be edited using the Basic, Ad vanced, and Functions tabs
in the fixture builder.
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