108 Ion Operations Manual
[1] [Part] [1] [Thru] [5]
This is useful for deleting or assigning new addresses to existing parts.
To patch acompound channel in channel format:
[1] [Part] [2] [At] [5] {Type} <scroller profile>
Creates a part 2 for channel 1 and assigns it the selected scroller profile. See {Patch} Display and Set-
tings (on page117) for more information on using {Type}.
Patching Moving Lights, LEDs, and Accessories
The process of patching moving lights requires more detail than patching a dimmer. Specific inform-
ation is required for more advanced control of the features offered by moving lights.
Note: It is recommended that when patching moving lights, LEDs, and accessories that
you work in patch by channel mode. See Patching By Channel (on page102).
After you have entered the channel number, click {Type}. You will then select a device type from the
fixture library.
Notice the four softkeys {Show}, {Manfctr}, {Search}, and {Add Show} located beneath the CIA.
{Show} provides you with the option of showing only the library of fixtures or devices that are
already patched in the show, your favorites, and default devices. {Manfctr} shows all fixtures or
devices available in the library sorted by manufacturer.
Press {Manfctr} from the CIA to display the fixture library. The two columns on the left are pageable
and show manufacturer names. Use the arrow buttons to scroll the list of manufacturers. Selecting a
manufacturer repaints the device columns with all devices from that manufacturer that are available
for patching.
Scroll through the device list and make your selection. If a fixture has multiple modes or types, it will
display in blue text. Clicking on its name will open a list of available modes. After the selection is
made, the fixture or device type will be placed on the command line after the channel number and
displayed in the box beneath the {Type} button.
Press {Search} to open the search window. You will need an external alphanumeric keyboard or you
can click the keyboard icon in the search window to open the virtual keyboard. You can also nav-
igate the list as you would the browser. You can search by manufacturer name, fixture name, part of
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