Setup
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Patch
The purpose of the Patch area of Setup is to configure the fixtures
which are connected to the desk.
The default state of ORB gives 96 dimmer channels patched 1:1 on
DMX universe 1. This means that if your rig contains 96 dimmers or
less and no other fixtures (moving lights, LED fittings, colour
scrollers, etc) then the desk is ready to go and you can skip this
section of the manual.
In order to provide optimum control of other fixtures and additional
dimmers, the desk must know several pieces of information about
the fixture, namely:
•
The Manufacturer of each fixture type (eg Martin)
•
The Model name for each type (eg Mac 250 Entour)
•
The Mode of the fixture (eg Enhanced Mode)
•
The DMX universe the fixture is connected to (eg 1)
•
The DMX address the fixture is set to (eg 101)
It may be useful to collate this information into a spreadsheet (or
more likely, scribbled onto the lighting plan) before commencing the
patch on the desk, as incorrectly entered data can result in the rig
being unusable.
Adding Fixtures
Once this information is collated, you can use one of two methods
to add fixtures onto the desk.
It is possible to add fixtures using the Patch Wizard, or via Add
Fixtures. Using Add Fixtures provides maximum control of the
patch process, whereas the Patch Wizard is ideal for getting up and
running quickly. Either process has the same end result, however
you may find that one method is preferable to your operating style.
Add Fixtures
The first method of adding fixtures is through Add Fixtures. This
allows you to detail to the desk how many of each type of fixture
are contained within the rig.
Press the [Add Fixtures] button on the monitor. The Fixture
Schedule Window will appear. The left hand column in this window
allows you to select the fixture manufacturer from those contained
within the internal fixture library.
Scroll down or use the cursor keys to select the required
manufacturer (eg Martin). It is possible to press the “M” key on an
external keyboard to automatically jump to manufacturers
beginning with M.
Figure 22 – Add Fixtures
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