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DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect
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INTRODUCTION
W ELCOME TO THE W ORLD OF DMXP ATHFINDER !
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the installation, setup and use
of the DMXPathfinder LR electronic DMX routing package and DMXQConnect
routing software, the "human interface" for your new DMX distribution system. In
preparing the User Guide, it has been assumed that you are reasonably familiar
with the DMX512 and the various control systems, dimming systems, lighting
instruments and accessories that utilize this lighting control protocol. It has been
further assumed that you have some working experience with Microsoft
Windows 95/98 operating system and that Windows 95 or 98 is installed on
your personal computer.
We do encourage you to follow this guide closely as you become familiar
with your new DMX distribution system, so that upon completing the
familiarization you will be able to use the software and hardware with the utmost
confidence and effectiveness. The importance of this will become obvious the
first time something in your lighting system fails to work properly and suspicion
tends to fall upon the DMX distribution system, since it's the "glue" that connects
everything together. Being able to track down and isolate the cause of these
problems and solve them quickly, thereby minimizing loss of valuable production
time, is one of the most sought-after skills in the entertainment lighting field.
You'll find that DMXPathfinder LR and DMXQConnect are designed to assist
you in developing such skills.
The Users Guide is divided into eight chapters:
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About DMXQConnect is an overview of the origins, purpose and function
of the DMXQConnect software package.
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System Requirements and Installation describes what kind of
computer DMXQConnect needs, and how to get the whole system up
and running quickly.
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Getting Familiar with DMXQConnect is an easy to follow tutorial that
leads you through the "basics" of setting up and changing DMX routing
configurations.
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Command Reference is a good place to look whenever a menu item or
function needs a quick explanation.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting describes those built-in features that
help you develop your fault-finding skills.