High End Systems AXON - Manual (Page 42)

CHAPTER 4
DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
22 Axon Media Server User Manual
Wholehog III Programming Notes
Play Speed
You can adjust the Play Speed using the encoder wheel on the Beam parameter of the Graphic
fixture type. Additionally you can press “enable” and select “Media Speed Default On” to revert
to the default speed setting (DMX 128). Then if you touch the encoder again the previous play
speed will be recalled.
Mask Strobe
A unique function of the Wholehog 3 library system allows the creation of a special encoder
type. Flying Pig Systems has created a parameter called “mask strobe” in the Global fixture
type. When this is adjusted, it will automatically change the DMX value of the mask select
channel to the appropriate value and adjust the DMX channel for the strobe speed. This will
override the Mask Edge parameter as per the DL.3 or DL.2 DMX Protocol.
Play Modes (Opacity)
Using the Graphic fixture type, press the Mode button to view the play mode options. By default
all modes trigger normally. If available per the DL.3 or DL.2 DMX protocol, you can select
“Media Trigger Opacity” to change to the Play Modes that trigger when Opacity is greater than
zero. To restore to normal triggering, select “Media Trigger Normal”.
CMY
The Global and Graphic fixture types both contain CMY controls for the Effect Mode modifier
channels. The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1 as well. For some effect options, the CMY
parameters will not adjust color, but will adjust the effect per the DL.3 or DL.2 DMX protocol.
You can find a description of CMY controls functionality for each effect option in Chapter 13:
Effect Mode Options Descriptions on page 119.
Control Channel Functions
Many of the control channel functions in the motion “fixture” only operate if the dimmer
changes from >0 to 0 at the same time or just after a change is made to the control channel.
See the DL.2 protocol for specific information. Contact High End Systems customer service for
specific information regarding DL.3 protocol.