DMXCreator
Manual
Doc. V2.3 VXCO Lighting Systems © 1998 - 2016
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6.6 The Master-Mode
The “Master Mode” plays an important role within the DMXCreator. It has two different functions:
1. Stop Mode function (Sequence is not running, Stop button is pressed)
In this mode, you can control single or multiple fixtures simultaneously by holding the “Ctrl” key on
the keyboard, and then clicking on the fixture icon. The text base of the icon at this point turns from
green to red. If different fixture types are selected simultaneously, it is possible to change to and
from the different types. All changes made in the fixture panels are saved in the given Scene
instantly.
You can turn the Master mode off by clicking the “Master Off” button on the menu bar (may be set
on Hot-Key too).
2. Play Mode function (Sequence is running, play button is pressed)
When in used in play mode, the fixtures selected to the Master are excluded from the running
Sequence. Like this, they could be used for follow-spot functions, for example. All changes made in
the fixture panels are temporary, and are not saved. When the Master Mode is disengaged, the
fixtures return to the running Sequence.
Quick selection of multiple fixtures, as well as further Master- options are possible by using the
“Group Function”
see also “The Fixture-Group Window”
6.6.1 The different Master Modes
If you exclude one or more fixtures from the Show they will stop playing the current Sequence and are
available for full manual control. If you don’t like to exclude all functions of the selected fixtures, you may
choose one of the available Master Modes
Non-excluded functions of fixtures in Master will continue to play the current Show
[Full Master]
All fixture functions are excluded from the Show (standard Master)
[Color Only]
Only the color functions (color wheels, CMY systems) of the fixtures are
excluded from the Show
[Ex Pan/Tilt]
All functions except pan/tilt are excluded from the Show
[Pan/Tilt only]
Only Pan/Tilt of the selected fixtures is excluded from the Show
[User Red Master]
User may define channels that should be excluded
[Master Group off]
Release the Master (all Master fixtures will be deselected)
[Colour Master]
The colour of all fixtures in Master Mode (or fixture group) can be selected
simultaneously using the Color Master preset which opens automatically.
This function is fixture-type independent, so it works as a macro for multiple
different fixtures (and fixture types) in Master mode or as group.
Note: The Master Mode has to be chosen before selecting the fixtures into Master. It’s not possible to
change the current Master Mode while fixtures are selected in Master.
Check also chapter 9.7 “The [Fixtures] menu“