Elation Professional AR-32RM manual Managing Flash Files

Managing Flash Files

Adobe Flash (.swf) files are popular animation graphics which can be used for playback on RGB fixtures. The AR-32 software is capable of controlling up to 170 pixels (each pixel using 3 DMX channels for Red, Green, Blue intensity (Figure 7). Pixel count is set using the drop menu labeled RGB Point. If the overall brightness of a Flash file appears dark in the preview window, use the Low Cut checkbox (on by default).

PIXEL 1 2 3

DMX

CHANNEL 1,2,3 4,5,6 7,8,9

Figure 7

The pixels may be arranged in any orientation. This permits the production of simple animated graphic effects. For example, a 13x13 pixel square (169 pixels total) can be used to display a spinning color wheel. To accomplish this, the “stage” area in Flash must be set to 13x13 pixels (Figure 8).

Figure 8

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