Chauvet DMX 60 user manual Editing/Creating a Fixture

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4.2 Editing/Creating a Fixture

Repeat these steps until you have assigned all the fixtures you wish to use. Once a fixture has been assigned the yellow LED on the relevant flash button will be illuminated.

If the fixture you wish to use is not stored on the console you can either download it from a fixture library with the optional cable, use a memory module with fixtures stored on it, or you can create a fixture on the console.

4.2 Editing/Creating a Fixture

 

Assign/Patch

Back

FixtProfiles

Fixtures

AutoPatch

Generics

Aux‟s

From this menu select the FixtProfiles soft-key. From the next menu select the Create/Edit soft- key. You can now choose one of the fixtures stored on the console and edit this if it is similar to the fixture you want to choose. Alternatively you can create a whole new fixture.

If you want to edit an existing fixture use the middle keys to scroll through the available fixtures. Once you reach the correct one press Edit. This will bring up an edit screen.

 

Edit Profile: Dimmer

 

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Delete

Ch+

Dimmer

Insert

Ch-

DMX 001

Edit

 

 

 

The middle line provides information on what attribute is currently selected, for instance Dimmer. The line immediately below shows you the channel number of the associated attribute, in the example above DMX001.To change attributes use the Ch+ or Ch- keys. The options you have available are Delete, Insert, or Edit.

Delete will allow you to remove that attribute from the fixture. Insert allows you to add an additional attribute, for instance a second colour wheel. Press Insert. This will take you to a new screen:

Edit Profile: Ch01

 

Name: Other

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DMX: 007

 

Home: 000

OK

Using the soft-key Name will toggle through the options available. Select the one you require. The DMX key will take you to a screen where you can select which channel number is associated with the attribute. Use the Up or Down keys to do this. Alternatively you can type a value in using the flash buttons.

Please note you are not setting the DMX address. You need to look at the attribute file for the fixture and select the number associated with the required attribute. For example lets assume we are editing a 6 channel fixture with the following characteristics:

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Chauvet DMX 60 user manual Editing/Creating a Fixture

FAQ

How do I assign fixtures to use?

Repeat the steps in the manual until all the fixtures you wish to use are assigned. The yellow LED on the relevant flash button will be illuminated once a fixture has been assigned.

How can I download fixtures not stored on the console?

If a fixture you wish to use is not stored on the console, you can either download it from a fixture library with the optional cable, use a memory module with fixtures stored on it, or create a new fixture directly on the console.

What options are available for editing or creating a fixture?

From the 'FixtProfiles' menu, select 'Create/Edit' to choose an existing fixture to edit or create a new fixture. Use the 'Edit' option to modify an existing fixture, or 'Insert' to add a new attribute, such as a second color wheel.