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Fixture Position Estimation (FPE)
Eos can automatically configure the location and orientation of automated fixtures in
Augment3d using a process called Fixture Position Estimation (FPE).
Setting Up FPE
FPE associates four or more points in your space with corresponding Focus Palettes in order to
estimate the location and rotation of your automated fixtures.
If you are setting up your fixtures for the first time, it is generally easier to choose FPE points
first and then record Focus Palettes for each one. However, if you have existing Focus Palettes
it may be possible to use those focus locations for your FPE points instead.
FPE Points
Each point is a known physical location in a space, measured in relation to the XYZ & Origin
(on page 475) . It is recommended to choose at least four points on the floor encompassing the
origin and as much of your space as possible.
For best results, the four points should be on the same plane (have the same Z coordinate). If
differing Z coordinates must be used, list the points in a clockwise direction from the point of
view of the fixtures. While four points is the minimum requirement, additional points may
increase FPE accuracy.
1. Determine the X and Y coordinates of these points by measuring outwards from the
origin point.
Once you have your points chosen and measured, enter the coordinates for each point.
2. Navigate to the Eos Patch screen. Click the Augment3d tab and select the FPE section.
3. Enter the measured coordinates of each point. Augment3d will automatically place an
FPE Point at each location.
Updating XYZ coordinates in Patch will alter the FPE Point's location in the Augment3d model.
An error will appear if the points chosen are suboptimal. For help, see Troubleshooting FPE (on
page 499) .
Focus Palettes
Once you have chosen, measured, and entered the coordinates of your points, associate each
point with a Focus Palette.
1. Focus your fixtures at one of your FPE points and record a Focus Palette.
Note:
Fixture beams must be centered on the FPE point. Focusing fixtures one at a
time, sharpening the beam edge, and narrowing the iris to create a smaller-sized
beam may help you center the beam. Using a gobo with an easily-identifiable center
point (such as a crosshair) may also help.