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Graphical view DMXC2

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==Overview==
The graphical view allows adding of equipment and their addresses to the project matching the module device list. One can to end you about that the project already in the front-end, in dependence on the later real construction abgebilden (approximate positioning). The wallpaper is freely eligible for office and can have the formats . gif, . bmp or . jpg. In addition, it offers the possibility of checking all real equipment for heart and kidneys shortly after the construction. This is particularly very helpful at DDFs made newly.
{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_graphical_view_window.png|1|The graphical view|center}}

==Description==
The graphical view lets himself over the menu « Window » Menu item « Graphical view » as well as calling about the accompanying symbol in the control center.
{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_graphical_view_module_icon.png|2|The module symbol|right}}

The individual equipment icons are established tightly on her position and can be worked and moved only about the context menu.
A link click on a device opens the [[Glossar_DMXC2#DDF|DDF]]-window (see figure 3), which shows all DMX channels assigned to the device with graphic manipulators. The example shows the DDF of the Generic dimmer which has a dimmer channel. A double click on the icon of the DDFs puts the value of the dimmer of the device on 0 or 100%. This has to be changed as the only channel also directly under the icon with the mouse without opening the DDF.

{{BoxHint| Text = The '''DDF''' is the device description file, including the channel assignment of the equipment, similary like it is, in DMXControl are at hardware consoles the Fixtures You find detailed information about the DDF construction in [[DDF_DMXC2|chapter 32 DDF basics]] as well as in the [[DDF_Creator_DMXC2|chapter 33 The DDFCreator]].)}}

For a very big set one can, however, lose the summary fast on one single view. DMXControl therefore offers the possibility of dividing the equipment up on several tab or page tabs views. Over the adding, editing, and deleting badge, on right above, be able to be several tabs made or managed. Any tab view produced newly can take a wallpaper of its own and therefore permits to subdivide the stage into different sections. If a device shall be visible on several tabs, then a new DDF must be inserted for everybody. The start addresses of the DDFs must be the same.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_graphical_view_Tabs.png|3|Graphical view with several tabs|center}}

New background image simply find in the directory "<tt>...\DMXControl\Resources\Stage Images</tt>" to be stored and used. A choice is in this list already after the installation:

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{{BoxAttention‎| Text = The stage view has the highest priority regarding the control. Channel changes are therefore suppressed by a change in other modules, such as in the sound Analyzer, in the graphic stage view. Only a pressure on the « Reset » This one lifts over-spelling the S2L button or the adjust renewed of the other module (here: deactivate and activate again) again.}}

==Controls==

The window of the graphic stage view provides operating devices still following apart from the standard icons:

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_selection.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Selection mode
|style="width: 380px"| The button selection mode has the click with the left mouse button, choice rectangle with which the same equipment which is inside can be selected. The selection of single equipment works also with the Windows standard function CTRL and left click on the corresponding same equipment. This way equipment can be grouped. Also see section group.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_moving.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Moving mode
|style="width: 380px"| On the other hand, in the moving mode left click can be moved the wallpaper with the mouse. This can be used instead of the shoving joists if the graphical window is smaller than the background image.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Unlike the Freeze button in the control center the Freeze button freezes only the version that one the graphical view in the graphical view. The version of all other modules remains active.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| A click on the Reset button sets the channels on the predefined DDF values again.
|}

Except of the icons, there are also two context menu that appear by clicking with the right mouse button in the graphical view. A context menu will appear with the right click on the background image, the other context menu when right clicking on a device icon.

* Context menu by right clicking on background image.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Menu item
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Change background picture
|style="width: 425px"| When selecting this menu item opens a file dialog where the image of the background image can be selected. Open is confirmed with the button loads the image in the selected tab view. Images can be loaded in . gif, . bmp or . jpg format.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Add Device
|style="width: 425px"| Opens the 'Add device' dialog window. (see Add Device section)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Device positioning mode
|style="width: 425px"| Turn on the equipment positioning mode. Devices can be moved now directly with the left mouse button and positioned. (This mode should be quit after use)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Align to grid
|style="width: 425px"| All devices will be align by the internal grid of the graphical view.
|}

* Context menu by right clicking on a Device.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Menu item
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Prefer graphical view
|style="width: 425px"| When selecting this menu item for the selected device, the graphical view of the stage generally has higher priority, as the other modules. This means that the output for the device will not be changed E. g. by ongoing effects.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Move
|style="width: 425px"| After selecting this menu item, the selected device with the left mouse button on the current tab view can be positioned.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Tab
|style="width: 175px"| The Create tab views are displayed in the submenu. When selecting the device on the selected tab view is moved.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Delete
|style="width: 425px"| Deletes the selected device from the graphical view.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Configure
|style="width: 425px"| Opens the settings window from the selected device. (see Device configuration)
|}

==Add device==
{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_graphical_view_add-device.png|4|Add device|right}}
If you select the menu item « Add device » from the context menue the « Add device »-window opens.
Here you can select from a list of manufacturer (directotrys), your device by opening the Directory of your favorit manufactur.
In the directorys you find all Devices witch are in already available in DMXControl. There is still the possibility, if the sought-after device shouldn't be in the list, then in the equipment library <ref>Device libary of DMXControl: http://www.dmxcontrol.de/Geraetedefinitionen/Geraetebibliothek.html Not yet Online</ref> look on the DMXControl main side or in the DMXControl forum<ref>Forum von DMXControl: http://www.dmxcontrol.de/forum/index.php?page=Board&boardID=17</ref> .
Another opportunity to get a DDF for your equipment is to read the manual for the [[DDF_DMXC2|chapter 32 ''DDF basics'']] or the manual part of the [[DDF_Creator_DMXC2|chapter 33 ''The DDF-Creator'']].

After choice of the corresponding device, further information about the select device appears below the choice window:
* '''Name:''' Name of the device.
* '''Hersteller:''' the manufacturer of the device.
* '''Author:''' Author of DDF.
* '''defined channels:''' Number of DMX channels which were fixed in the equipment DDF.

4 entry fields are with following functions under this information still:
* '''Quantity:''' Here you can indicate the number of devices of the select type to be inserted.
* '''First start-address:''' Here you can indicate the start address, as of which device(s) be inserted in the DMX universe. DMXControl manages fitting in with the DMX universe selbsttändig so that one doesn't have to take care of it.
* '''Space between device addresses:''' Here one can indicate the distance between the individual equipment in the DMX universe by indicating the number of liberal addresses between the equipment to be inserted.
* '''Name:''' After choice of the device the device name which can be overwritten by another name is shown here. If several equipment is inserted, then DMXControl attaches the name at the end a parenthetic ongoing number.

After a click on the « OK » or « Cancel » DMX Control inserts the device in the graphical view or rejects the choice. The window became « OK » the device appears also in the device window, completed, (see the next chapter).

{{BoxHint
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==Configure device==
{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_graphical_view_configure_device.png|5|Configure device|right}}
If you selecting the menu item « configure device » the window &laquo opens in the context menu of the graphic stage view « configure device ». Various attitudes let himself change, in this window.

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 175px"| Adjustment
!style="width: 425px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Button: Change picture
|style="width: 425px"| At the click on the badge a list from which one can deposit another icon picture from the DMXControl icon list for the device opens. The icons are in the DMXControl contents directory <tt>.../DMXControl\DEVICES\images\</tt>.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Button: Reset picture
|style="width: 425px"| At the click on the badge the icon picture is moved back again on the standard picture which was fixed in the device definition file.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Name
|style="width: 425px"| Here you can change the name of the device.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Adress
|style="width: 425px"| Here you can change the DMX-Adress later on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Color list
|style="width: 425px"| Her you can select predefined Color lists.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Color filter
|style="width: 425px"| Here you can select a color filter for PAR headlights. You needed this if in the program settings at graphiccal view is select the option ''Use presentation of color instead of graphic'' in the rider.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo list
|style="width: 425px"| Her you can select predefined Gobo lists.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Dimmer
|style="width: 425px"| At choice of this option the dimmer is assigned to the grand master or the secondary grand master.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Pan/Tilt: Invert
|style="width: 425px"| If the device is a scanner or Movinghead, the Pan or Tilt can here if necessary be inverted.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Pan/Tilt: Offset
|style="width: 425px"| Here you can add a offset on the Pan and Tilt to adapt e.g. an existing project on a similar location for themselves.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 175px"| Pan/Tilt: Scale
|style="width: 425px"| Here you can scale the Pan and Tilt to adapt e.g. an existing project on a similar however smaller location for themselves.
|}

By clicking on « OK » or « Cancel » is the configuration saved or rejected.

==Group devices==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_graphical_view_groupingg.png|6|Konfigure device|right}}
As operating devices described in the period, there is the multiple selection of the same device by means of the ''CTRL button'' or the button « Selection mode ».

These groupings can be stored for later purposes in the module window group choice. The group choice can be called over the menu window and the menu item group selection.

In the window group selection the group can a name be assigned and the delection then with this « Add » button being stored. At selection with the mouse the devices is selected in the graphical view now.

If you select the first entry in the window of the group selection ''<removing selection>'', the corresponding devices becomes deselektiert again. Becoming the new devices selected and the before select at choice of another entry.

==Module commands==

The module-related commands for the group selection consist of it '''module:''' ''group selection'' and the corresponding entries from the group selection window under '''device/function:''' which one, at long last by the order ''' channel:''' selects actively be. 
The module-related commands apply both to the graphical view and to the device window. The orders refer available device (DDFs) to it essentially in DMXControl.

* Module: '''Device'''

* Meaning from ''device/function'' and ''channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 105px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 195px"| Description
!style="width: 105px"| Channel
!style="width: 195px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px" rowspan="2"| Selected
|style="width: 195px" rowspan="2"| The broader parameters are/the select device(s) in the graphical view used only on this.
|style="width: 105px"| Dimmer, Pan, Tilt Channel 1 - 32
|style="width: 195px"| For the select device a corresponding value can the appropriate channel be selected and be assigned in the column ''value''.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px"| Pan invert Tilt invert Pan & Tilt invert.
|style="width: 195px"| There is here the possibility at scanners and movingheads to inverting the axes by command.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px" rowspan="5"| Other entries
|style="width: 195px" rowspan="5"| All device which was added to the current project is below of ''select device''. Here you can direct select a device on which the broader parameters are used.
|style="width: 105px"| Select
|style="width: 195px"| The corresponding device is selected in the graphical view.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px"| Deselect
|style="width: 195px"| The selection for the corresponding device is deselected in the graphical view.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px"| Switch selection
|style="width: 195px"| The selection for the corresponding device is inverted in the graphical view.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px"| Other channel items
|style="width: 195px"| For the select device the appropriate channel can be selected. These are, indicated in the DDF, shown to names of the channels.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 105px"| Pan invert Tilt invert Pan & Tilt invert.
|style="width: 195px"| There is here the possibility at scanners and movingheads to inverting the axes by command.
|}

* Module: '''Group selection'''

* Meaning from ''device/function'' and ''channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| <Remove selection>
|style="width: 200px"| A before select grouping will be resetted.
|style="width: 100px"| Select
|style="width: 200px"| The group standing under device/function will selected.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Group name
|style="width: 200px"| The group mit dem group name will selected fom the grouping.
|style="width: 100px"| Select
|style="width: 200px"| The group standing under device/function will selected.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

* Try out the movement mode by adjusting the zoom value 2:1 and then moving the picture.
* If after work in the device positioning mode or moving a device disappears apparently, please check the position of the equipment in the device list. Only two icons probably have slipped about each other or the device is outside the processing area.

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Control center DMXC2

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu Help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated at regular intervals - a current version is on the home page for download and simply needs to be copied into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated at regular intervals - a current version is on home page for download and simply needs to be copied into the DMXControl contents directory. The English version of the PDF manual is not yet supported - please wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorite browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum where you can receive online help from the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the About window, where you can see a variety of information. Important information includes the release and build number for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with information for debugging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Pdfcayman: /* The HELP "?" Menu */

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu Help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated at regular intervals - a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated at regular intervals - a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorite browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum where you can receive online help from the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the About window, where you can see a variety of information. Important information includes the release and build number for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with information for debugging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Pdfcayman: /* The HELP "?" Menu */

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu Help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated at regular intervals - a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated at regular intervals - a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorite browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum where you can receive online help from the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the About window, where you can see a variety of information. Important information includes the release and build number for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with information for debugging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Control center DMXC2

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==Overview==

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Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Control center DMXC2

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==Overview==

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Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
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==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Control center DMXC2

2017-04-08T19:14:08Z

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Control center DMXC2

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menu item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Control center DMXC2

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to access your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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Control center DMXC2

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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to get all your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to access support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
|}

===Other controls in the control center===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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==Overview==

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_program_icon.png|1|DMXControl Program icon|right}}
Once DMXControl starts by double clicking the program icon, (see figure 1) DMXControl's control center opens (see figure 2).
This window give the operator easy access to all the main modules, tools and configurations of DMXControl. In addition, other configuration setting are available with the menu items « File » « Window » « Configuration » and « ? ». 

There is also a status line which displays the path and the file of the loaded project and also the approximate load of DMX Control's internal message system on the lower window edge window. In addition, the date, the current system time and the version number are also shown.

{{Picture_with_subtitle |DMXC2_Manual_control_center_window.png|2|The control center of DMXControl|center}}

* to open, save and quit your show (menu « File »)
* to get all your tools from DMXControl (menu « Window »)
* to [[Program_settings_DMXC2|setup]] your system (menu « Settings »)
* to call the support functions (menu « ? »)

==Control elements==
===The FILE Menu===
The standard Windows items are located in the FILE menu.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-new.png|Neu]]
|style="width: 175px"| New project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Start a new project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-open.png|Öffnen]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open project...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open an existing project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-save.png|Speichern]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| CTRL+S
|style="width: 310px"| Overwrites the currently selected project.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Save project as...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Save the project in a selected directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Pack & Go...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Archiving a complete project, e.g. to move it to a new or second computer. [[Pack_And_Go_DMXC2|(see chapter 31)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Exit
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Quits DMXControl and displays the usual safety and exit queries.
|}

===The WINDOW Menu===
The 'Window' menu includes many important items to DMXControl, Any installed Plugins are also shown here.
====First Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_channel_overview.png|Channel overview]]
|style="width: 175px"| Channel overview
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the channel overview window. [[Channel_overview_DMXC2|(see chapter 8)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Devices
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the device window for managing your devices. [[Devices_DMXC2|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-graphical_view.png|Graphical_view]]
|style="width: 175px"| Graphical view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the graphical view. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2|(see chapter 5)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Group selection
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the group selection window. [[Graphical_view_DMXC2#Group_devices|(see chapter 5)]]
|}

====Second Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_Icon-BeatTool.png|BeatTool]]
|style="width: 175px"| BeatTool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the BeatTool window for sound-to-light-control. [[BeatTool_DMXC2|(see chapter 15)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command line
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command line window. [[command_line_DMXC2|(see chapter 20)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Command_box.png|Kommandobox]]
|style="width: 175px"| Command Box
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the command box. [[Command_Box_DMXC2|(see chapter 16)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXIn remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the DMXIn remote control for activating the DMXIn remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup of the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Midi remote control for activating the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the Keyboard control window for activating the Keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Master.png|Master]]
|style="width: 175px"| Master
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the master window with the master fader. [[Master_DMXC2|(see chapter 13)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| PDA remote control
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for PDA setup. [[PDA_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 24)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Scheduler
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the scheduler window. [[Scheduler_DMXC2|(see chapter 21)]]
|}

====Third Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-audio_player.png|Audio player]]
|style="width: 175px"| Audio player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the audio player window. [[Audioplayer_DMXC2|(see chapter 17)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-chasers_tool.png|Chasers Tool]]
|style="width: 175px"| Chasers Tool
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the chasers tool window. [[Chasers_tool_DMXC2|(see chapter 11)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-cue_list.png|Szenenliste]]
|style="width: 175px"| Cue List
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue List window. [[Cue_list_DMXC2|(see chapter 10)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-sound_analyzer.png|Sound analyzer]]
|style="width: 175px"| Sound analyzer
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the sound analyzer window for sound-to-light setup. [[Sound_analyzer_DMXC2|(see chapter 14)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Submaster.png|Submaster]]
|style="width: 175px"| Submaster
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the submaster window. [[Submaster_DMXC2|(see chapter 12)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Textbook.png|Textbook]]
|style="width: 175px"| Textbook
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the textbook window. [[Textbook_DMXC2|(see chapter 19)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Timecode player
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the timecode player window. [[Timecode_player_DMXC2|(see chapter 18)]]
|}

====Fourth Section====
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show cue libary
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+B
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the cue libary window. [[Scenes_DMXC2|(see chapter 9)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Edit view
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| STRG+E
|style="width: 310px"| Hides menu items for live operating.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Fetching all windows on the primary desktop.
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If you work with several monitors, it can happen on the return to the single monitor mode that windows are still on the now virtual monitor. With this function, you can get missing windows back to your primary monitor. It is premiss that the window is open.
|}

===The SETTINGS Menu===
The menu items which serve the configuration of DMXControl and his modules are in the menu configuration.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Output plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the output plugins. [[Output_plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 7)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"d
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Plugins..
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for setup and configure the plugins for advance functions. [[Plugins_DMXC2|(see chapter 30)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Program settings...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the program settings window. [[Program_settings_DMXC2|(see chapter 29)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Midi remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the Midi remote control. [[MIDI_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 27)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMX-In remote control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the DMX-In remote control. [[DMXIn_remote_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 28)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Joystick control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the joystick control. [[Joystick_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 26)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Keyboard control...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for configure the keyboard control. [[Keyboard_control_DMXC2|(see chapter 25)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"|Color lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the color lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Gobo lists...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window for definition the gobo lists. [[Devices_DMXC2#Farb-_und_Gobolisten|(see chapter 6)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Shape editor...
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the window of the shape editor for the motion cue. [[Shape_editor_DMXC2|(see chapter 23)]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Englisch Deutsch
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Language selection for DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Enable experimental tools
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| If this menu item is select, then the program parts which weren't tested substantially yet and are in the beta stage still appear, too. No experimental program parts are integratedly in the 2.12 at the moment, only some of Plugins need this point so that they are shown in. (e. g. the Plugin BeatDetection)
|}

===The HELP "?" Menu===
The menu items which help you with DMXControl's operation are in the menu help.
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Menue item
! Shortcut
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open PDF-manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Open online manual
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| This manual as PDF opens on the computer. The PDF manual is updated in regular distances, a current version is on the home page for the download and simply needs to be copied only into the DMXControl contents directory. The english PDF manual is not yet supported, just wait until the translation of the Wiki is finished.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl website
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Open the browser on the computer and call the DMXControl website.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| DMXControl forum
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens your favorit browser on the computer and calls the DMXControl forum, you can receive here here online help of the community.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| About
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens the about window, where you can see several informations. Important informations are the relase and build nummber for bug descriptions on the bug tracker or the forum.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-space.png]]
|style="width: 175px"| Show Debug Output
|style="width: 65px; text-align: center"| n.a.
|style="width: 310px"| Opens a window with informations for debuging in case of bug tracking.
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===Other controls in the control center===

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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Blackout.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Blackout
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the DMX value output for all channels will be set to 0. The next push restores all DMX values back again.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Freeze.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Freeze
|style="width: 380px"| Push this icon once, the output will freeze, this means that the last DMX values will distributed. Any change of DMX values during the freeze will not send to the output. There is also a second freeze button in the graphical view which only there has an effect.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_icon-Audio_cue.png]]
|style="width: 170px"| Audio playback
|style="width: 380px"| An audio cue which is running can be stopped early with this button or one of the 16 audio cues can be manipulated over the drop down menu.
|}

===General controls in DMXControl===

{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! Icon
! Name
! Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_add.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Add
|style="width: 380px"| The button adds is contained in almost all windows in DMXControl and is used for adding new Cues, lists and effects and so on.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_delete.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Delete
|style="width: 380px"|If there is a button add, there is also a button delete to purge entry.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_copy.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Copy
|style="width: 380px"| This button copy is placed in in several places and used to copy cues and effects.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_rename.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Rename
|style="width: 380px"| This button can be used to rename several entrys.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-up.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift up
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys up in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_arrow-down.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Shift down
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to drag entrys down in the list.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_edit.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Edit
|style="width: 380px"| This button is used to edit cues, effcts and lists in DMXControl.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_reset.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Reset
|style="width: 380px"| The reset button will set the DMX output from the window to default DMX output.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"| [[File:DMXC2_Manual_control_center_button_play.png]]
|style="width: 170px; vertical-align:middle"| Start
|style="width: 380px"| The button appears in all places where a sequence can be started from cues for the expiry the start.
|}

==Module commands==

This module commands refers essentially to the button ''blackout'' and ''freeze''.

* Module: '''DMX-Output'''

* Meaning from ''Device/Function'' and ''Channel''
{| class="wikitable centered"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
!style="width: 100px"| Device/Function
!style="width: 200px"| Description
!style="width: 100px"| Channel
!style="width: 200px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Blackout
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Blackout'' command refers to the ''Blackout'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' inverted the momentary behaviour of the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Blackout''-Funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px" rowspan="3"| Freeze
|style="width: 200px" rowspan="3"| The ''Freeze'' command refers to the ''Freeze'' icon in the control center and in the graphical view.
|style="width: 100px"| Toggle
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Toggle'' invertst the momentary behaviour of the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| On
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''On'' activate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|style="width: 100px"| Off
|style="width: 200px"| The command ''Off'' deactivate the ''Freeze''-funktion.
|}

Meaning of the ''Flags'':
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! style="width: 35px"| Flag
! style="width: 105px"| Meaning
! style="width: 460px"| Description
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| T
| style="width: 105px"| Toggle mode
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Toggle mode''« result in the function's being set by the first call and being reset by the second call.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| O
| style="width: 105px"| Used specified value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Used specified value''« result in the being assigned to the appropriate channel of the value in the openings' value. This value isn't DMX value 0 to 255 but a per cent value 0. 000 to 100. 000%
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| A
| style="width: 105px"| Ask for value
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ask for value''« result in the opening at call of the order of an input window in which the per cent value can be entered.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 35px; text-align:center"| I
| style="width: 105px"| Ignore value 0
| style="width: 460px"| The Flag »''Ignore value 0''« result in the being ignored of a value of zero. Do you need at some orders to ensure a correct function.
|}

==Tip(s)==

To be on the safe side, Projects should regularly be stored during the construction phase under another name (e.g. Yourproject 1,2,3,4,5 etc.). This process will allow you to go back to an older version if necessary.
The experimental program items are only seen in the menu when the experimental tools are enabled in the SETTINGS menu.
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