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Patch - Introduction
Patch is where outputs are assigned to channels, either directly in the case of dimmers or
using a Template in the case of devices. All settings pertaining to outputs, channels and
devices are also adjusted within the patch.
Before you can control a dimmer or device it has to be patched to a channel. When opening
a new play you can choose to set the Patch 1:1 or cleared. There are many ways to patch.
These are the available options.
Patch by channel or output
Depending on how you mount your rig you may want to patch by output (not knowing which
output is connected to which light) or by channel (having a plot). Both are done easily in the
Output Editor. See
Patch by Channel/Dimmer .
• To edit Channel scale factor, fade curve, park status or rename, see the
Channel
List .
• To edit Output scale factor, fade curve & park status, see the
Output List .
• To clear the patch see the
Patch Wizard .
Patch multiple moving devices
Before you can patch a moving device, you need to import the template using the Import
Template Wizard. See
Import Template Wizard .
Once a template is imported, you can adjust it and patch single or multiple devices using
either the Patch Wizard, or the Device List. See
Patch Wizard . See Device List .
• To adjust individual devices, such as inverting or swap pan/tilt. Scroller roll &
calibration. Change template, channel or address. See Device List .
Channel Database
The channel database allows you to tag each channel handle with up to four texts. These
texts will create auto-groups. See
Channel Database .