Re: [LCtalk] Channel gain Fluke, Feature or my fault

[Fokko van Duin]

At 19:53 +0100 24-02-2005, Dennis Peeters wrote:
> That must be it, I used the master once for a blackout, thinking it 
> was just about intensity. Good to know it's not.

I remember a theatre pro who cut off all masters of his desks :-)


> Worked with the lanbox today during rehearsal, no problems this 
> time, it's quite fast to use once you got the hang of the LCEdit+ 
> interface and programmed some keyboard shortcuts.  (and if you've 
> got the spacebar repeat set to zero:-))

Ok, that's good.


> A few questions
> -I'd like to be able to program a keycommand or macro that only does 
> k in the CLI command window, so I can make a channel button out of 
> the * button on the numeric keypad, or group button for / , for fast 
> adjustments. If I try this i get k?? in the CLI because it probably 
> places an enter behind the command. If I try to make a macro I get a 
> no commands error.

This is more like key re-mapping. I used Quickeys to do that.


> - Is it possible to change channel numbering (and stage numbering) 
> so I can keep patch 1 to 1 (so the channel nr. is the same as 
> fixture nr,) after deleting some unused fixtures.

Sure, select a fixture and do menu Edit Item. You can change the 
light channel Base address of the fixture, and after Tab the DMX 
address is set to the same address.

Note: Don't change addresses after you made cues, as the used 
channels are NOT changed in cues!


> And another question:
> - Would it be possible to implement  a rate chase - rate crossfade 
> wheel in the advanced window, in order to speed up/ slow down 
> crossfades, might come in handy with live (music) shows too, for 
> matching chasers to the beat.

Uh, we did :-) If a layer is in chase mode the chase speed changes 
the hold times and fade times. It's not possible to change the rate 
of a pending fade.


> - A countdown (in sec's) of the selected layer fades / holds for 
> reference on shortening fades.

We preferred the Hold and Fade bars, as it gives a quicker indication 
how much to go, but it's more a personal preference.


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