

Searches through the rows in the list to find the next patch conflict that requires attention the search proceeds by universe, and then by system These items are identified by their index numbers in the Part Index column. Lighting accessories and the cells within a multi-cell lighting device can be patched individually. The Channel, Universe, DMX Address, and System can also be edited directly. Selected rows can be patched as specified in the Patch Settings. If there is more than one system in the file, filters the lighting devices in the list according to the selected systemĭisplays the data of all of the DMX-controlled devices in the file, filtered by Universe and System. Selecting a universe from the list displays only those lighting devices in the universe, in both the lighting device list and also in the diagnostic diagram. Click to show/hide the parameters.įilters the lighting devices in the list according to universe select a universe to display its patching, select All to display all of the lighting devices, or select to work with only the devices that need patching. The Patch dialog box opens, displaying the current patching of lighting devices and accessories, and indicating if there are issues.Ĭlick to show/hide the parameters. To view, assign, and correct DMX patch information: Automatic numbering can prevent conflicts. See Spotlight preferences: Universes pane.Īs you place lighting devices in the drawing, use Spotlight Numbering to automatically specify lighting device parameters like Channel, Absolute Address, Universe/Address, Universe, and DMX Address see Numbering light plot objects. The Universes tab in the Spotlight Preferences sets universe numbering parameters, including the number of channels per universe, for each system. The cells in a multi-cell lighting device and the accessories attached to any type of lighting device can be patched individually. The DMX Patch command tracks DMX addresses, checks for errors, resolves conflicts, and assigns the patching of lighting devices.
