Patching
your
rig
Exporting
and
importing
patch
information
2.
Select the ‘Clone Fixtures’ option from the Patch menu or right-click on the
patched fixture and select Clone from the popup menu. Vista creates a clone
of the selected fixture(s) in the fixture pool at the bottom of the Patch
window
3.
Drag the cloned fixture(s) into the patch table.
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You can change the fixture type of the cloned fixture(s) by selecting the
‘Change Fixture Type’ option from the Patch menu,
Exporting
and
importing
patch
information
To save time, you can import and export patch information from comma-
separated value (.csv) files.
Exporting
the
patch
You can also export a .csv file containing your current show’s patch information.
To do this:
1.
Select the ‘Export Patch file…’ option from the Patch menu. Vista opens the
Export Patch window
2.
Give the file a name. The .csv extension is automatically appended.
3.
Navigate to the directory or folder whee you want to save the file.
4.
Click the Save button to confirm and the new fixtures are added to the patch.
Importing
the
patch
You can also import a .csv file containing your patch information. You can
import a file that you have exported from another show or you can create a file in
a text editor or spreadsheet program. The easiest way to do this is to create a
spreadsheet laid out as follows and save it as a .csv file using the Save as
function.
ID Univ:Adrs Fixture Type
Fixture Name
1 3:2
Dimmer
Dimmer
36 3:24
Dimmer
Dimmer
41 3:75+3:34
copy_of_Scroller Dimmer
Scrl Dim
42 3:76+3:35
copy_of_Scroller Dimmer
Scrl Dim
101 1:1
Mac 2000 Wash (Colour Wheel) 16 bit
Mc2000Wc
102 1:22
Mac 2000 Wash (Colour Wheel) 16 bit
Mc2000Wc
201 2:1
ColorSpot 700E AT Mode 1
CSp700a1
202 2:37
ColorSpot 700E AT Mode 1
CSp700a1
301 1:221
VL2000 Spot Enhanced 16 bit
V2000Se6
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Guide,
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