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TESSERA - V3.0 | USER M ANUAL - REV B | 8.8 - ADDING FIXTURES TO A PROJECT
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When associating by selecting ports for each string, the string is represented by a unique colour
in the user interface and physical fixtures. Fixtures illum inate corresponding to identified
strings.
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The Tessera T1 LED Processor only has a single output port so there is no port selection
and only displays available strings of fixtures.
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For the Tessera SX40 LED Processor , the user needs to first select the trunk where the
Tessera XD is connected before continuing to ports com pared to other processors.
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During fixture association, if the string contains m ultiple types of fixtures they are
illustrated in the user interface, and the current part of the string is highlighted.
8.8.1.1.3 - BLIND MODE
Blind association is available to associate fixtures while panels rem ain off. This feature can
be toggled on/off in Add Fixtures from Network view. To enter this m ode with fixtures always
off, hold the Alt button when clicking on Add fixtures from network .
8.8.1.1.4 - ROTATION
Fixtures can be rotated before being placed on the canvas. Use the Rotation slider on the Draw
Array property editor or alternatively use Alt + m ouse wheel to m odify the rotation angle.
Fig 8.16 - Draw array feature for rotating fixtures before placing
8.8.1.1.5 - ARRAY TYPES
To place an array of fixtures, hold the left m ouse button while placing the fixture. The array is
direction sensitive and topology changes depending which direction the m ouse is dragged.
Topology can be adjusted or re-assigned later from the Canvas view using the Topology tool.
Once an array is created, the Add Fixtures property editor is shown with the following options:
8.8.1.1.6 - GROUP FIXTURES
Groups the array that the user has created.
For Tessera M2 and T1 LED Processors, there are 3 types of array layouts: Grid, Circle and
Radial.