High End Systems DL.3 Global Control

CHAPTER 11
Global Functions
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Global Control
The Global Control parameter allows access to different global control modes. How you set the
Global control parameter determines the functionality of the Global Control Modifier
parameter.
Setting this parameter to a DMX value of 255 brings up On-screen programming statistics. In
this case, the Global Control Modifier parameter controls the text color.
Shutdown and Reset Options
When the Global Intensity parameter is set to 0, you can Shutdown Axon (DMX Value = 120-
130) or Reset the internal Graphics Engine for either DL.3, Axon or DL.2 media servers (DMX
Value = 145-149).
Four-in-One Control Option
The Four-in-One control option maps the media file content of each of the graphics objects and
the combined output to a four quadrant grid. This option helps you visualize what the graphics
engine is doing.
When the Global Control parameter is set to a DMX value = 253, you can use the Global
Control Modifier parameter to control the Four-in-One control option. You will be able to
observe the Collage and Curved Surface support effects as well as up to 3 effects applied to
each graphical object.
Setting a DMX value = 31, 32 or 33 lets you display up to three effects applied to a Graphic
Object. These effects are accessed according to rendering hierarchy used by the graphics
engine. The following table sets up an example of three graphic objects with x’s indicati ng
applied effects.
Effect Hierarchy Graphic Object
1Graphic Object 2Graphic Object 3
Visual Effect x x
Graphic Effect 1 x x
Graphic Effect 2 xxx