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Chapter 9
Controlling Attributes
MagicQ supports many different ways of modifying the values of attributes for moving heads - using encoders, using buttons,
and using the touch screen.
In order to control intelligent heads it is necessary to be able to select which heads to use. MagicQ keeps track of the currently
selected heads to enable it to determine which heads to apply changes to. You can select heads individually or can use groups to
recall configurations of heads that are used frequently.
9.1 Selecting Heads
MagicQ automatically generates a group for all the heads of a particular head type. In addition new groups can easily be recorded.
The Group Window has two views. VIEW GROUPS enables selection of heads using groups whilst VIEW HEADS enables
individual selection of heads.
In VIEW GROUPS, pressing the touch screen for a particular group selects all the heads associated with that group. All other
heads are deselected.
In VIEW HEADS, individual heads are selected by pressing the touch screen. All other heads are deselected. Use PG UP and
PG DN to scroll through the heads. To select multiple heads hold SHIFT and press a head. The head will be toggled in and out
of selection.
9.2 Using Groups
Once a group has been recorded, then pressing the touch screen for the group will make all the heads in the group selected. All
other heads will be deselected. To select multiple groups press SHIFT and a group to toggle the group in and out of selection.
(Note that you can change an option in the Setup Window to enable multiple groups to be selected without pressing SHIFT.)