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Chapter 7
Patching
7.1 Patching on MagicQ
MagicQ considers DMX and console channels to be the same and therefore there is no need for complex patching to be carried
out before the console can be used. MagicQ allows access to all DMX channels on all DMX universes supported on the console.
Each channel can be controlled and programmed independently.
Each head can be allocated a head number for recall using the keypad and a name for identification. However to save time,
MagicQ will automatically allocate numbers and names according to head types.
7.2 Getting started with patching
MagicQ supports comprehensive patching facilities for allocating dimmers and intelligent heads to DMX channels. Patching can
be carried out at any time and has an immediate effect.
Press the PATCH button to open the Patch Window. The Patch Window has four views, VIEW HEADS, VIEW CHANS, VIEW
DMX and VIEW VIS.
VIEW HEADS is used to patch heads, name and number then and set and gel colour.
VIEW CHANS is used to carry out operations on individual DMX channels, such as testing the channel and setting inverts.
VIEW DMX is used when patching more than one DMX channel a MagicQ dimmer.
VIEW VIS is used for setting up and modifying visualiser heads in the MagicVis visualiser.
7.3 Patching a Head or Dimmer
MagicQ supports a large library of heads. MagicQ treats dimmers just like any other head - they just happen to have a single
channel. Dimmers use the "Generic Dimmer" personality.