37. Glossary 555
Fanning
A way of quickly assigning fixture parameters to an evenly spaced range of
values. For example, you could use fanning to assign the intensity of 10 fix-
tures to 10%, 20% ... 90%, 100% in a single operation. -See Also Bud-
dying.
Fixed Kind
Fixed kinds are the default collections of functions that collectivity contain
all of the fixture functions used in your show. There are 7 fixed kinds:
Intensity, Position, Colour, Beam, Effects, Time, and Control. The fixed
kinds are represented by dedicated front panel buttons and onscreen
menus -See Also Kinds.
Fixture Library
A separate data file installed into the libraries folder on the console that
contains dmx mappings called "fixture types" which provide Hog 4 OS with
a model for controlling a fixture's programmable parameters. -See Also
Abstraction Layer.
Function
See parameter. -See Parameter.
G
Gamut
The range of colours that a fixture is capable of producing. Each fixture
type has its own gamut.
Gobo
Image placed within the optical system of the fixture, projected onto lit
object. Also known as a pattern.
Graphical User Interface
A way of displaying information, and allowing the user to work with it, in a
visual form. Most personal computers use a GUI with windows, buttons and
a pointer. -See Also Command Keys.
Group
Pre-recorded fixture selections, complete with selection order information
stored in the group directory. Groups allow the quick selection of multiple
fixtures, and, like ordinary fixture selections, can be combined and manip-
ulated in a variety of ways.
GUI
See graphical user interface. -See Graphical User Interface.
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