ETC Element v2.1.0 - Manual (Page 185)

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Creating and Using Effects 173
Define a Pattern Shape
Shapes can be defined for any relative effect (focus, color, or linear).
To define a shape, press the {Edit} softkey beneath the pattern editor. The softkeys will change to
{Apply}, {Restore}, {Clear}.
• Press {Clear} to clear the pattern.
• Draw a new pattern using your finger (or the mouse). If you want to return to the original
pattern, press {Restore} before pressing {Apply}.
• When you have the proper pattern drawn, press {Apply}. The pattern will be applied to the
effect.
Program a New Relative Effect
To open the effects list press:
• [Effect] [Effect]
Establish the number of the effect by pressing:
• [Effect] [4] {Type} {Linear/Focus/Color} [Enter]
The effect will appear in the effect list and the CIA will repaint with the effect details visible.
Manipulate the effect using the effect graph, or property fields so that the effect meets your needs
(see
Effects Editor, page 162 for details on effect properties).
N o t e : You will need to use a mouse or touchscreen for shape definition.
N o t e : If you delete a preprogrammed effect (for example, after making changes to it) the
effect will return to its default value.
You can also copy effects to another effect location and modify them from there.
This will leave the original effect untouched.
• [Effect] [904] [Copy To] [8] [Enter]